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Agnes Foland
Tragically on Sunday, June 16, 2002 at Colorado Springs, Colorado, Agnes (Jerri) Joyce Foland (nee French) of Swan Lake First Nation passed away at the age of 38.
Agnes leaves to mourn her passing her children, Krista and Peter, mother, Mary French, sisters, Alice, Alvina (Dennis), Florence (Kelly), Kathy, Judy (James), Carolyn (David), Shelley (Kevin), brothers, Ed, Tom (Linda), Brian (Angie) and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends. She was predeceased by her father, Thomas Walker, one brother, Tony, paternal grandparents, Frank and Maggie Walker and maternal grandparents, Jim and Maizie French.
Agnes (Jerri) was born and raised in Glenboro, Manitoba. Following her father's passing, the family relocated to Swan Lake First Nation. It was during this sad time in her young life that she was one of eight children apprehended from the French family. The Kinney family from Minneapolis, Minnesota later adopted Agnes and two other siblings. During the 80's Agnes returned home and was reunited with her birth family. The family remembers her as enjoying life to the fullest and always had a smile for everyone. She showed great devotion and caring to her nieces and nephews. Agnes enjoyed participating in sports particularly baseball and also showed an interest in the trades of carpentry and mechanics. Following her return to the USA she graduated from Grade 12, enlisted in the US Navy and completed with an honorable discharge. Agnes was also accepted into the Police Academy in Denver, Colorado.
It is with sadness and sorrow that the family wishes to announce that Agnes will be brought home to Swan Lake First Nation on Wednesday, June 26, 2002 at 4:00 pm. A traditional wake will follow at Swan Lake First Nation Community Hall. Funeral Service will be held Thursday, June 27, 2002 at 2:00 pm. Interment will follow at Indian Springs Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Red Cross "In Memory of Agnes Joyce Foland" c/o Adam's Funeral Home, Box 218, Notre Dame, MB R0G 1M0.
The family thanks everyone for their kindness, caring and support. Your compassion and assistance during this time is greatly appreciated. A special thank you to Detective Shawn Mandell of the Colorado Police Department and Adam's Funeral Home.
George (Fred) Pilloud
Peacefully at the St. Claude Hospital on Friday June 7, 2002, Fred Pilloud of St. Claude, Manitoba passed away at the age of 77 years.
He leaves to mourn 2 brothers: Charles (Rose) and Lawrence, one sister Esther Rey, one sister-in-law Emma Pilloud and numerous nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Olivier and Evalena (nee Lee), one brother Henri, one sister-in-law Laurel Pilloud and by one brother-in-law Andre Rey.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the St. Claude Roman Catholic Church on Tuesday June 11, at 3 p.m. with Father Armand Le Gal officiating. Interment to follow in the Parish Cemetery.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Manitoba Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the St. Claude Hospital.
Adam's Funeral Home of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba in care of arrangements.
William Robert (Bill) Ambrose
Peacefully at his residence on Saturday June 1, 2002, Mr. Bill Ambrose of Rathwell, Manitoba passed away at the age of 87 years.
Bill is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Edith (nee Veir); children Patricia (Milt), Rodney (Mariam), Linda (Ken), Donald and Diane (Lawrence); 12 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren who are from Vancouver Island to Newfoundland. He is also survived by his sister Doris (Owen), his brothers Art (Edith), George (Eunice) and Glen along with their families and his sister-in-law Dora Meakin and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his father William in 1968 and his mother Alice in 1980.
Born in Cabri, Saskatchewan on August 4, 1914 he developed early lifetime interest in automobiles and in music. He practiced the trade of automobile and heavy machinery mechanic in several Manitoba locations before settling with his family in Rathwell in 1948. Enjoying his years in Rathwell, he was on call seven days a week, at all hours, through planting, haying and harvest should a machine go down.
His passion was music being an accomplished musician, playing the violin, saxophone, clarinet and various other instruments. With his family based orchestra, Rhythm Rangers, he played many socials and weddings throughout south central Manitoba. In his later years Bill enjoyed his winters in Mesa, Arizona with his violin at his side.
The Lord took Bill under his arm in 1952. Proud of his 50 year association with Alcoholics Anonymous, the numerous friends he made there who made life easier and to those whom he was able to give guidance and counsel to.
The Lord was gentle in his calling, "Sit down and sleep Bill", He said; and he did, peaceful at rest.
The family wishes to thank all the friends and neighbors who have generously given their time, care and consideration to Mom and Dad throughout the past couple of years, and especially in the past few months. They would also like to thank the nurses and the staff at the Treherne District Hospital for all their care, concern and effort on behalf of Mom and Dad earlier this year.
With respect for Bill's wishes, cremation has taken place. Memorial Services will be held in the Rathwell Memorial Hall on Thursday June 6, at 2 p.m. with Reverend Jim Haupt officiating. Interment to follow at Woodlands Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made, in Bill's memory, to a charity of choice.
Adam's Funeral Home of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba in care of arrangements.
JOSAPHAT LE NÉAL
1913-2002
Peacefully, on Friday, May 31, at the Riverview Health Centre, Josaphat Le Néal passed away at the age of 89. He will be fondly remembered by his loving wife of 56 years, Annette (née Bosc), three children, Carole (Jean-Claude Farge), Gilbert (Betty Scott) and Jocelyne (Richard Fukasawa), two grand-children, Philippe and Robert Le Néal, one brother, Yves (Marie-Rose Deshayes), as well as numerous brothers- and sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, great-nephews and great-nieces.
He was predeceased by his mother Marie-Josèphe (née Robert) in 1927, his father Joseph in 1966, his two sisters Marie-Josèphe in 1901 and Joséphine (Jean-Baptiste Deroche) in 1939, and six brothers: Raymond in 1922, Alphonse in 1923, Pierre in 1936, Joseph (Joan Schroh) in 1975, Jean (Thérèse Pelé) in 1998 and Augustin (Florence Langham) in 1999.
Josaphat was born on April 14, 1913 in Ste. Amélie, Manitoba, where his parents settled in 1909, four years after having emigrated from Brittany. In 1919, the family moved to St. Claude, where they had spent four years upon arriving in Canada, then took up residence on a farm in Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes in 1922. Joe hired himself out on several local farms until the Great Depression prompted him to seek employment outside the province. Between 1935 and 1942, he successively worked as an orderly in a Sudbury hospital, a diamond driller in Kirkland Lake and the Abitibi region of Quebec, part of a crew clearing land for the construction of the TransCanada highway around Beardmore, Ontario, and in grain elevators in Port Arthur (Thunder Bay). He also participated in the construction of airport facilities in Weyburn and Estevan, Saskatchewan.
Returning to Notre-Dame in 1942, Joe again did a stint as a farm laborer. One of his employers was Rémy Bosc, whose daughter Annette he married on July 30, 1946. Shortly after his return to Manitoba, he went into business with his brother-in-law Jean-Baptiste Deroche, operating a garage and running the Notre-Dame transfer. In 1949, he decided to go it alone. He established an Oliver farm machinery dealership, became a retailer of Morris cars, then built his own garage in 1953 and also became a distributor of North Star petroleum products, now marketed by Shell. In 1957, he opened a GM dealership, selling the Pontiac-Buick line of cars as well as GMC trucks.
Joe sold his garage in 1974 and spent the first 16 years of his retirement in Notre-Dame, where he divided his time between fishing, gardening and catching up on the news with his friends at the Capricorne café. Joe suffered a stroke in 1989 and moved to St. Vital with Annette in 1990. He was diagnosed with stomach cancer in the spring of 2002.
Always very active in the community, Joe served as president of the Town Board before Notre-Dame was incorporated and carried out the project of his friend and former MLA Marcel Boulic to build a senior citizens home in Notre-Dame.
A born businessman, Joe also owed his success to his boundless energy, strong work ethic, sociable character, resourcefulness and sharp intelligence. With his own special brand of humor, he was very endearing, loved to tease and particularly enjoyed family gatherings.
The family would like to thank those in charge of the seniors' day care program at the St. Vital YM/YWCA, which Joe attended for 11 years, as well as the palliative home care workers and the staff at the Riverview Health Centre.
Prayers will take place at the St. Eugène Church, 1007 St Mary's Road, on Monday, June 3 at 7:30 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the Notre-Dame Catholic Church on Tuesday, June 4 at 2 p.m., with Father Marcel Toupin officiating, followed by internment at the local cemetery. Funeral arrangements handled by Adam's Funeral Home of Notre-Dame. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to CancerCare Manitoba or the Manitoba Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Adam's Funeral Home of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba in care of arrangements.
Louis Chapellaz
Peacefully, with his family by his side, Louis Chapellaz of St. Claude, Manitoba passed away at the St. Boniface Hospital on Saturday May 25, 2002, at the age of 80 years.
He leaves to mourn his passing his loving wife Yvette; sons Roger (Marlene), Robert (Odette), daughters Linda Barwick (James), Doreen Jenkinson (Jim); grandchildren Ronald (Nicole), Marc (Allison), Micheline Prosser (Chad), Lynne Krantz (Craig), Jordan and Randi Barwick; and great-grandchildren Bailey and Ashley Prosser, Brody Chapellaz and Ainsley Chapellaz, and a daughter-in-law Elaine Gaultier. He also leaves to mourn his sisters Cecile Lambert and Gabrielle Bazin (Romain), along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He is predeceased by two infants and son Donald, also 3 infant brothers and brother-in-law Noe Lambert.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the St. Claude Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday May 29, at 10:30 a.m. with Father Rodrigue Bouchard officiating. Cremation to follow with Interment in the Parish Cemetery.
Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the St. Claude Pavillion or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Adam's Funeral Home of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba in care of arrangements.
Madeleine Vuignier (née Chappellaz)
Madeleine Vuignier est décédée à l'hôpital de Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes le 18 mai 2002 après 11 mois et demi de maladie, à l'âge de 47 ans.
Elle laisse dans le deuil son mari Denis, ses fils Norman et Gilles, ses beaux-parents Marie et Adélard Vuignier, son beau-frère Robert (Kim LeFloch, leurs enfants Joey, Liane et Janelle), deux belles-soeurs, Claudette (Steve) et Murielle (Normand Rosset), trois frères et trois soeurs, Raynald (Gisèle), Hubert (Lilliane Deroche), Claude (Lucille Poirier), Rachelle (Pierre Lemoine), Rolande (Guy Comte) et Nicole (Hubert Deroche), de grandes amies, dont Gilberte Picton (Edmond), Lorraine Collet (Jean) et Tracey Bibault (Alphonse), et plusieurs neveux, nièces, oncles et tantes, dont sa marraine et son parrain Cécile et Georges Choiselat.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church on Thursday May 23, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. with Father Rodrigue Bouchard officiating. Interment to follow in the Parish Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Notre Dame Foyer or to the Notre Dame Hospital, Box 190, Notre Dame de Lourdes, MB R0G 1M0.
Adam's Funeral Home of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba in care of arrangements.
MARCEL DEROCHE
Surrounded by his family's love, Marcel Deroche passed away Sunday May 5, 2002 in Notre Dame Hospital in Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes at 74 years of age. He leaves in mourning his loving wife Lorraine (Aminot), his children and fourteen grandchildren: Diane (Guy, Jolyne, Réjean) Roch, Lilliane (Hubert, Stéphane, David) Chappellaz, Jacqueline (Roger, Jude, Rhéanne) Vermette, Patricia (Claude, Justin, Matthieu) Vuignier, Guy (Nicole, Josée, Caleb), Eileen (Dan, Chloë, Céleste) Dorge, et Gérald (Colette, Ian et Julien).
He also leaves in mourning his brother André (Helen), his mother-in-law, Joséphine Aminot as well as many brothers and sisters-in-law: Doris Rusk, Lucille Vermiere, Ronald (Simone) Aminot, Fernand (Jeannette) Aminot, Rita (Normand) LeFloch, Jeannette (André) Durand, Suzanne (Charles) Durand, Lionel (Diane) Aminot, Paul (Clémence) Aminot and Paulette (Norman) Bérard, and numerous nephews and nieces.
He is predeceased by his parents, Jean-Baptiste and Joséphine (LeNéal) Deroche, his stepmother, Jeanne Galliot-Deroche, and his brother Lionel Deroche, his father-in-law Jean Aminot, his brothers-in-law Gilbert Aminot and Jules Vermiere, a niece, Brenda Durand and a nephew, Laurie Durand .
Marcel grew up in Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes and it was at the tender age of eleven that he lost his mother. As a young man, he drove the transfer before eventually going to work in the family business, Notre Dame Motors, of which he became owner after his father's death. With his wife Lorraine, he raised a large family and built his business to finally pass it on to his sons when he retired.
He also left his mark in the town of Notre Dame: councillor in the first town council, on the manor's and hospital's councils, first fire chief, and member of the Knights of Columbus. His devotion to his community made itself known.
He was an exceptional father and grandfather who passed on to his children and grandchildren the values of family unity, hard work and love. He loved being surrounded by his family and will always be its anchor. His presence, his strength and his unique sense of humour will certainly be missed.
Cremation has taken place. Prayers will be held in Adam's funeral chapel on Tuesday May 7, 2002 at 8 p.m. Religious services will be held in the Notre Dame Church on Wednesday May 8, 2002 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Notre Dame hospital.
Adam's Funeral Home of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba in care of arrangements.
Irène Durand (nee Fouasse)
1906-2002
On Thursday, April 11, 2002, Mrs. Irène Durand beloved wife of the late Auguste Durand, passed away at the St. Claude Hospital at the age of 95 years, 10 months.
Surviving are her three sons, Maurice (Suzanne), Raymond (Thérèse), Gabriel (Georgette), and daughter Lucienne Philippe (Émile), a daughter-in-law Val Durand, 28 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving Irène are her brother Albert Fouasse (Vicky), 3 sister-in-laws Rose Fouasse, Marie Lemieux (Lucien), Lucienne Durand, numerous nephews, nieces and cousins.
She was predeceased by her husband Auguste, a son Albert, a daughter Clémence and son-in-law Jean Mao, her parents Francis and Marie (Daudin) Fouasse, 3 brothers, 3 sisters and many brothers and sisters-in-law.
Prayers will be recited at Adam's Funeral Home on Sunday April 14, 2002 at 8 p.m.
Funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday April 15, 2002 at the Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes Roman Catholic Church presided by father Raymond Brémaud followed by the interment which will be at the Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes Pioneers' Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to do so, donations may be made to the Santé Notre-Dame Centre or to the organization of your choice.
Adam's Funeral Home of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba in care of arrangements.
Emmanuel Roch
Mr. Emmanuel Roch passed away on Friday, April 5, 2002 at Notre-Dame Hospital, at the age of 86 years.
He is survived by his beloved wife Blanche (née Mary), his four children, Robert, Lorraine, Roland and Normand, and their respective families.
The funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 10 at 2 pm in the Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes Church. Prayers will be held Tuesday night at 8 pm at the Salon Mortuaire Adam of Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes.
Hector McKay
June 14, 1954 - April 4, 2002
On Thursday April 4, 2002 after a very courageous battle with cancer, the Lord lifted Hector into his arms and carried him home.
Hector was born on June 14, 1954. He lived all of his life in St. Eustache, MB. He was always with his family whom he dearly loved and meant the world to him. He worked for Societe Marquise Agricole for Nick and Gille Ponsin until his illness.
On June 12, 1999 Hector married the woman that he dearly loved. They then began a family.
Hector leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife Kim; son Shane and two lovely daughters Freeda and Antoinette; mother Anita; brothers Danny, Glen (Denise), Brian and Randall; one sister Barbara; two nephews Matthew and Shane; two nieces Ashley and Crystal; a special brother-in-law Dean; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Hector was predeceased by his father Antoine, infant sister Freda, grandparents Bob and Marie-Anne McKay, Marie and Rosario Beauregard and uncles and aunts.
With respect for Hector's wishes, cremation has taken place. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday April 9, at 10:30 a.m. in the St. Eustache Roman Catholic Church with Father Albert Lafrenière presiding.
Adam's Funeral Home of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba in care of arrangements.
