Obituary of Tyler Winegarden

Tyler Robert Winegarden of Camrose passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at the age of 22 years. Tyler Robert Winegarden was born on June 13, 1995 in Red Deer, Alberta to proud parents Juanita Rucki and Michael Winegarden. During Tyler's early years he lived in Camrose, Alberta, where he spent many a day sneaking out of his playpen or bed to go and spend time with his grandfather John Rucki who lived next door. Tyler loved spending time with his grandpa, helping him fix cars or whatever else needed fixing. After their time together, grandpa spent many hours looking for his tools around the yard that Tyler had used to fix what needed to be fixed. Tyler started playing hockey at the age of 7, he also enjoyed fishing, playing with his toys and learning about science. In 2004 Tyler moved to Beaverlodge, Alberta where he played hockey and was goalie for the Beaverlodge Lacrosse team at the Alberta Summer games in 2006. He also was a competitive swimmer for the swim team. He enjoyed riding his dirt bike, camping & hanging out with his friends. In 2007 his family moved back to Camrose, where he was excited that he could spend more time with his grandpa. Tyler played hockey & attended Our Lady of Mount Pleasant Catholic School. In 2009 Tyler and his family moved to Cold Lake, Alberta where Tyler attended Cold Lake High School. He played on a Cold Lake hockey team for one year. Tyler started working at the A&W and he enjoyed hanging out with his friends as most teenagers enjoy doing. In 2011 Tyler decided to seek out full-time work instead of continuing his high school education. He worked at various jobs around the Cold Lake area. Tyler moved back to Camrose in 2013 to live with his grandparents where he got his driver's license and soon after, he was hired as a roughneck for Mustang Well Servicing. Tyler loved working on the rigs, he never backed away from the hard work and long hours. In 2013 Tyler reconnected with Brittany Sanguez who had been his junior high school sweetheart in Camrose. When Tyler and Brittany began dating, Tyler shared a bond with Brittany's son Brantley. In 2014 Tyler's ex-girlfriend from Cold Lake gave birth to their daughter Ava Brumsey. Late 2014 Tyler and Brittany found out they were expecting a daughter of their own & welcomed Charlotte Sanguez on July 4, 2015. In April 2016 Tyler & Brittany moved to Daysland and in August of 2017, Tyler moved back to Camrose and lived with his grandparents. Tyler continued to work the rigs until he passed away on Sept 26, 2017. Left to cherish his memory are his daughters Ava Brumsey and Charlotte Sanguez; step-son Brantley Derksen; partner Brittany Sanguez; parents Juanita and Leonard Henuset; father Michael Winegarden; grandparents John and Val Rucki, and Brian Osborne; brother Logan Winegarden and girlfriend Kiara Theriault; and sisters Nicole Winegarden, and Jenna Henuset. Tyler was predeceased by his grandmothers Susan Osborne, and Gerry Fluter. A Funeral Service was held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 4, 2017 from the Burgar Memorial Chapel with Rev. Brian Hunter officiating. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the Stollery Children's Hospital, S.T.A.R.S. Air Ambulance, or to KidSport Camrose.