Dave Barber Obituary Winnipeg – Death: The programmer at the Winnipeg Film Group’s Cinematheque, Dave Barber, has passed way. 67-year-old Dave Barber, died on Monday, July 26, 2021 at the St. Boniface Hospital. Dave Barber’s cause of death is yet to be revealed by the family.
“We visited Dave this evening to say our goodbyes and placed Dave on palliative care, withdrawing the life support interventions. He remained sedated and on pain medications and Dave passed on very quickly.”
“Manitoba’s film industry is mourning the death of Dave Barber, who was involved with Cinematheque for almost 40 years.”
In 1982, Dave joined the Winnipeg Film Group and kept the group together.
“Dave Barber fondly remembered as fosterer of filmmakers, champion of local and Canadian cinema”
“The Manitoba film community is mourning the death of Dave Barber, a crucial figure in the development of independent cinema in Winnipeg and an ally to generations of Winnipeg filmmakers.”
“In 2013, Barber showed up at the legislature to receive a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal. At the reception, he discovered the medal was intended for a scientist named Dr. David Barber, but since he was the Dave Barber who showed up, he got the award.”
In appreciation of Dave Barber.
Dave gave me one of my first Winnipeg jobs, as a projectionist at the cinematheque, and some of my earliest programming opportunities. When I started, I recall him apologetically giving me a tour of the booth, gently disparaging its chaos, and pic.twitter.com/nRrLztYMmf
— Irene Bindi (@BindiZavoli) July 28, 2021
MAC is very saddened to hear of the passing of Dave Barber, a beloved pillar of the Manitoba film community, an advocate for Manitoban artists of all disciplines, and a mentor and friend to many.
We offer our condolences to Dave’s family and friends during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/NzFeUCkueo
— Manitoba Arts Council (@mbartscouncil) July 28, 2021
We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of our colleague and dear friend Dave Barber, senior programmer at the @WFGCinematheque. Dave was an important anchor of the Canadian independent film scene and the distinctive film culture that developed around @WinnipegFilm (cont.) pic.twitter.com/eXm1SBwCyx
— The Cinematheque (@theCinematheque) July 28, 2021
He was a kind, generous, and unpretentious man who was much-loved by the communities he served and the many filmmakers he encouraged. He made a difference and he will be missed. Rest in peace, old buddy.
📷Dave Barber and Kevin Nikkel by Leif Norman (1) and Jack Simpson (2) pic.twitter.com/LKzkirtLSO
— The Cinematheque (@theCinematheque) July 28, 2021
@WFGCinematheque Dave Barber had seen everything, the rise of Winnipeg talent for decades. You could never create soemthing that Dave couldn’t relate a story about. He made you feel normalized no matter how strange your film may be. Con’t
— Deco Dawson (@decodawson) July 28, 2021
The Cinematheque in #Winnipeg has confirmed the theatre will officially be renamed the Dave Barber Cinematheque in his honour. A beautiful tribute to Dave’s dedication and passion.
— Sabrina Carnevale (@SabrinaCsays) July 29, 2021
sad news. the winnipeg and canadian film community lost a legend.
Remembering #DaveBarber, key figure in Winnipeg film scene @WinnipegFilm
— wevegoneonholidaybymistake (@wevegoneonholi1) July 29, 2021
Still can’t believe it but thank you @FreepKing for this gathering of stories about the true original Dave Barber
— Denise Duguay (@tweetinthebox) July 29, 2021
RIP Dave Barber, a great Winnipegger and a walking local arts/film institution who managed to somehow combine cheeriness and gruff in a room-mellowing way that I’ve never seen them combined before, and likely never will again.
— Brian F. Kelcey (@stateofthecity) July 28, 2021