April 11, 1988 – December 26, 2024
It is with profound sadness we announce the sudden passing of Davis Hickaway, at the age of 36., in the RM of Reynolds, MB.
Davis was the son of Rosemary Schellenberg and Jeffery Hickaway; brother to Carey Hickaway; partner to Marina Grapentine. He was also a cherished nephew, cousin, and friend to many.
Davis was born on April 11, 1988. As a toddler, Davis always had a smile on his face and was quick to give out hugs. He was always goofing around, getting laughs and making friends everywhere he went. As a child, he spent lots of time at Falcon Lake with his aunts, uncles and cousins; on the beach, hiking and making forts in the bush. It was always fun. There was no one he didn’t get along with…He loved everyone! Davis had a kind and loving soul.
Davis impacted and changed the lives of all the people he met. He was always the kind of person to put people and friends first and was always the one to make things happen. Anything he could help with or improve; he would do selflessly.
Davis was an original character, who had a big spirit about him that made people and animals gravitate towards him. He was everyone’s friend and always the life of the party. His sense of humor is treasured, smile is large and his laugh infectious and unforgettable. He would light up a room and could make anyone burst into laughter with ease.
He continued to have a passion for adventure, the great outdoors and all things nature. Some of his interests were camping, bush crafting, hiking, working on vehicles, music, video games and a road trip with friends, just to name a few.
Davis was bold, cool, caring, loyal, intelligent and everything in between. His love is everlasting and stretches far. He will continue to be a light to many when things seem dark and will be missed always. His mom will especially miss his visits, huge warm comforting hugs and “I love yous”.
As an adult, Davis was as a helper, a jack of all trades and very mechanically inclined. He worked as a heavy duty mechanic, HVAC technician and was staring a new path down the road of masonry and bricklaying. He was a hard worker.
On behalf of Davis’ friends and family, we would like to thank the vast community that came together to aid in the search and recovery of Davis. We are so grateful to all. He will live forever in our hearts.
The impact of the loss of Davis will be a reminder to support and encourage young men and people alike to take the next step towards positive mental health and community change. If someone you know is struggling with mental health issues remind them it is never too late to seek help or reach out to a loved one.
“You must understand that there is more than one path to the top of the mountain.”
Miyamoto Musashi
Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, we kindly suggest a donation be made, in Davis’ memory, to a local mental health and wellness program or a local animal rescue of your choice.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on Davis’ memorial page by using the comment field below.