Obituary of Robert Douglas Rourke

Robert Douglas Rourke "West Wind Man" June 1, 1989- August 25, 2011 It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Robert on August 25, 2011, at Health Sciences Centre SICU Unit, after he succumbed to his injuries. Robert was a kind hearted person, he would never turn his back on anyone who needed help. A budding guitar player, his music will be missed by everyone who heard him play. Always with a smile on his face and laughter in his heart, it was hard to stay in a bad mood when you were with him. He will be missed by his friends and family who will remember him forever. He is survived by his mom Dolores, step-dad William ‘Billy’, brothers William (Stacey: Dakota, Asheley, Daylan and baby Tia) and Michael. Sisters Christalena, Mary (Chico: Franklin, Megan, Lloyd, Nathan, Melissa, Tyler, Melanie, Gracie and grandkids), Sylvia (Rob: Andrew and Zach) and special "Ma" Betty. He also leaves to mourn his Grandma Lena Rourke and family, the Johnston family, the Thomas family and numerous family and friends. Rob was predeceased by his father William D. Johnston and numerous grandparents. The family would like to thank the staff of the SICU unit at HSC for their endless help and support. Prayer/viewing will be at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday August 31, 2011, with a memorial service to be held on Friday, September 2, 2011, at 2:00 p.m., all at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street. A private family interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Rob’s memory to the Canadian Diabetes Foundation.