Harold Matthew Hanuman Sr. was born June 21, 1942 on the island of Trinidad and Tobago to parents Henry & Violet. He was one of six children; brother to Harvey, Hamlin, Walty, Henrick & Bernice.
Harold passed peacefully Saturday November 26, 2022 at 8:50 pm at the St Boniface hospital in Winnipeg at the age of eighty years old. He is survived by his loving wife Pamela Hanuman and children; Nadia, Heron, Verina, Melissa, Victoria and Harold JR and eight grandchildren.
Harold lived in Trinidad until his youth, until he departed for Great Britain in his early adulthood. He eventually made his way over to New Brunswick Canada, with his brother Harvey and then over to Winnipeg Manitoba where he would spend the majority of his life. He spent 32 two years working as a millwright for Amstead Rail (formerly Griffin Steel) where he met his best friend, Jim Martin. They would spend many evenings enjoying a drink while preparing food on the barbeque with our traditional Calypso or Soca music playing in the background. The night ended with a combination of dancing, contagious laughter or fond remembering of past times.
He and his wife Pam made a commitment to one another in the early 90’s, she remained by his side through sickness and health until his passing. They could often be heard in the early mornings talking together before the start of the day, making plans for the day or the near future. They enjoyed dressing up and attending social events, dancing together, cooking together as well as going on road trips which was an annual staple.
Harold loved to travel and road trips were his favorite way of travelling, together with his wife, daughter and son they travelled to: Lake Erie, NYC, Dallas, Houston, San Francisco, Sacramento, Florida; not to mention the trips to Trinidad and Guyana to visit family.
Harold enjoyed working out at the gym, working in the garage, spending time with friends and family and fixing his Oldsmobile Tornado that to this day still runs and is lovingly taken care of by his youngest child. He often had his kids help him outside; always encouraging them to learn new skills.
Harold was known affectionately as “Uncle Harold” or “Mr. Black”. He was generous with his time, always willing to help a family friend if needed. He was a man with many small talents, he knew a bit of French, was ambidextrous and could often be heard yodeling when in a good mood. He had affectionate names for his family that have stayed with them into adulthood. He had a big impact on those around him. He taught his children to be smart, strong and resilient.
As with each of his parents, the effect of Parkinson's took over his body and Alzheimer's took hold of his mind, however; in his last days he was still aware of those who mattered most to him.
He will be missed dearly but remembered by all he had an impact on.
A funeral service for Harold will be held Thursday, December 1, 2022 at 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Thomson In the Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 1291 McGillivray Blvd, Winnipeg, MB R3T5Y4, followed by a witness cremation from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM. For those wishing to join the service virtually, please use the following link: https://youtu.be/EsMGo0XtZ9I
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.thomsoninthepark.com for the Hanuman Sr. family.
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