Dr. David Andrew Goerz D.M.D., P.F.A., F.I.C.D.
March 7, 1965 – May 11, 2025
Dr. David Andrew Goerz, husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, friend, community builder, gentleman, and man of faith, passed away on Sunday, May 11th, surrounded by his family at St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
David was born on March 7th, 1965 in Morden, Manitoba to Dietmar (Dick) & Emily Goerz. He was the first of two children, beating his twin sister Caroline by only minutes. He grew up in Morden, Manitoba and graduated from Morden Collegiate Institute before moving on to the University of Manitoba to obtain his Doctorate in Medical Dentistry. In June of 1990, David married his sweetheart Helena, and they started their life together in Winnipeg, before moving to Morden when David joined his father, practicing at the Care Dental Group. They had three children together, Stephen, Danielle, and Kristopher.
David lived a big life with a quiet faith. He loved the Lord and found great joy in supporting God’s ministry as he was able. David was also a devoted family man and provider. He often said when family needs help, you help, no questions asked. His greatest joys were his three grandchildren, whom he would spoil every chance he got. David was an avid promoter of the community of Morden and involved himself in many town activities. He was very proud of the Minnewasta Golf and Country Club and has been a driving force behind it for years, as well as multiple hockey clubs in the Pembina Valley. He was recognized for his volunteerism when he received the Queen Elizabeth Platinum Jubilee Award in 2022. Amongst golf and hockey, two of David’s greatest passions were cheering on the Winnipeg Jets and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
David loved his career and was passionate about the dental profession. His patients often spoke of his care and compassion while they were in his chair. His colleagues refer to David’s work as art, not just dentistry. He served on the Manitoba Dental Association Board and on various task forces for the Canadian Dental Association. He was also a mentor to the University of Manitoba dental students. He was inducted into the Pierre Fauchard Academy in 2016 and the International College of Dentists in 2018.
David leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 35 years, Helena, his children, Stephen & Taylor Goerz, Danielle & Ryan Funk, and Kristopher Goerz, along with three grandchildren, Brooks and Dawson Funk, and Willow Goerz. Also mourning his passing are his mother, Emily Goerz, and his sister, Caroline Goerz, along with many close family and friends. David was predeceased by his father, Dr. Dietmar Goerz.
The family is grateful to Dr. Turner, Dr. Miller and the staff at Boundary Trails Health Centre, STARS Air Ambulance, Dr. Fagan and Dr. Hong, along with the rest of the Cardiac Surgical team, and Intensive Cardiac Care Surgical unit staff at St Boniface Hospital for their prompt and excellent care.
David will be remembered for many things, mainly for the passionate way he lived life, his dedication to our community, his outstanding career, his big opinions, but even bigger heart, and for his deep love for his family.
Donations in memory of Dr. David may be made to STARS Air Ambulance or the Manitoba Dental Foundation.
March 7, 1965 – May 11, 2025
Dr. David Andrew Goerz, husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, friend, community builder, gentleman, and man of faith, passed away on Sunday, May 11th, surrounded by his family at St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
David was born on March 7th, 1965 in Morden, Manitoba to Dietmar (Dick) & Emily Goerz. He was the first of two children, beating his twin sister Caroline by only minutes. He grew up in Morden, Manitoba and graduated from Morden Collegiate Institute before moving on to the University of Manitoba to obtain his Doctorate in Medical Dentistry. In June of 1990, David married his sweetheart Helena, and they started their life together in Winnipeg, before moving to Morden when David joined his father, practicing at the Care Dental Group. They had three children together, Stephen, Danielle, and Kristopher.
David lived a big life with a quiet faith. He loved the Lord and found great joy in supporting God’s ministry as he was able. David was also a devoted family man and provider. He often said when family needs help, you help, no questions asked. His greatest joys were his three grandchildren, whom he would spoil every chance he got. David was an avid promoter of the community of Morden and involved himself in many town activities. He was very proud of the Minnewasta Golf and Country Club and has been a driving force behind it for years, as well as multiple hockey clubs in the Pembina Valley. He was recognized for his volunteerism when he received the Queen Elizabeth Platinum Jubilee Award in 2022. Amongst golf and hockey, two of David’s greatest passions were cheering on the Winnipeg Jets and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
David loved his career and was passionate about the dental profession. His patients often spoke of his care and compassion while they were in his chair. His colleagues refer to David’s work as art, not just dentistry. He served on the Manitoba Dental Association Board and on various task forces for the Canadian Dental Association. He was also a mentor to the University of Manitoba dental students. He was inducted into the Pierre Fauchard Academy in 2016 and the International College of Dentists in 2018.
David leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 35 years, Helena, his children, Stephen & Taylor Goerz, Danielle & Ryan Funk, and Kristopher Goerz, along with three grandchildren, Brooks and Dawson Funk, and Willow Goerz. Also mourning his passing are his mother, Emily Goerz, and his sister, Caroline Goerz, along with many close family and friends. David was predeceased by his father, Dr. Dietmar Goerz.
The family is grateful to Dr. Turner, Dr. Miller and the staff at Boundary Trails Health Centre, STARS Air Ambulance, Dr. Fagan and Dr. Hong, along with the rest of the Cardiac Surgical team, and Intensive Cardiac Care Surgical unit staff at St Boniface Hospital for their prompt and excellent care.
David will be remembered for many things, mainly for the passionate way he lived life, his dedication to our community, his outstanding career, his big opinions, but even bigger heart, and for his deep love for his family.
Donations in memory of Dr. David may be made to STARS Air Ambulance or the Manitoba Dental Foundation.