Obituary of David Prankie

With great sadness, we announce the passing of David (Dave) Prankie on November 13, 2024, with his loving family by his side, at the age of 71.

Dave was born in Pembroke, Ontario.  He moved to Manitoba in May 1979 looking for work and found it with Donn and Sylvia Mitchell of Klondike Farms.  Those who knew Dave, know the happiness he felt being out in the pasture, driving the tractor, walking amongst the cows, feeling the wind and sunshine on his face.

He married the love of his life, Susie Sallafranque on June 14, 1980 in Chapeau, QC.  Susie was his loving wife for 44 years, and she will miss him terribly.  Dave is also survived by his three children who filled him with pride:  Michelle (Wes) Owen, Melissa (Scott) Hardy, and Andrew (Sophia).  He also had three grandchildren whom he adored, and who brought out a softer side of him: Emily and Austin Owen and Ayden Prankie. 

Dave is also survived by his siblings, John (Joan), Anne Marie (Emmet) Duff, Maureen Gallagher, and Robert.  He is also survived by his in-laws, Brian (Lynn) Sallafranque, Brenda (Gerry) Labre, Rosanne Sallafranque, Pammy (Peter) Krieger as well as his father-in-law, Henry Sallafranque and his Manitoba mom, Sylvia Mitchell. He was predeceased by his brother-in-law, Jimmy Gallagher and Manitoba dad, Donn Mitchell.

Dave did not want people to shed tears over his passing, therefore a celebration of life will be held at the Provincial Ex of Manitoba Dome Building, Unit 1-A, 1200 – 13th St., Brandon, MB  on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lung Association of Manitoba or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.  The family wishes to send a special thank you to Drs. Bookatz and Samarasena for the care, kindness and compassion shown to both Dave and the family.