On Monday, August 27, 2012, Jay Paul Dirks of Winnipeg MB was taken home to be with the Lord after a six-month fight with cancer at Bethesda Hospital in Steinbach at the age of 29. Jay was born in Steinbach on July 25, 1983. He spent his summers growing up at Red Rock Bible Camp and continued on as staff. Jay was most known for his voice. He belonged to various choirs including; Eastman Youth Choir, Prairie Voices, Providence College, National Youth Chorus, U of M, Gilbert and Sullivan and many more. Jay attended the University of Manitoba and was to finish his second degree in Education this year. Jay will be remembered always and missed dearly. He is survived by his lovely wife Melissa Gayle Dirks (Yorke), parents Cliff and Iris Dirks, grandparents Malinda Dirks, Walter and Margret Reimer, his sister Robin Dirks Pay, her husband Erick and their children Kian and Keira, his brother Wren Dirks and his wife Renata Dirks and their daughter Sophia. Uncles, aunts, cousins, and many close friends were blessed by Jay touching their lives. A viewing will be held at Fort Garry MB Church, 1771 Pembina Hwy. in Winnipeg on Friday, August 31st from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held Saturday, September 1st at 10:00 a.m. at the same location. Immediate family will attend the interment with a reception to follow at Fort Garry MB Church. Donations may be made at any Steinbach Credit Union Branch in Winnipeg or Steinbach. Cheques can be made out to the account name "Jay Dirks in Trust".