OVIDE LAFOURNAISE

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OVIDE LAFOURNAISE 1934 - 2004 After a courageous battle, with his fdamily by his side in HSC-SICU, Ovide Lafournaise passed away on February 21, 2004 at the age of 69. He is survived by his wife Pat (Pawluk) of 39 years; daughters, Jo-Anne (Willis Setlack), Debbie (Derrek Berry), Teresa (Emile Chaput) and one son Ken. Also mourning his loss are his five granchildren, Jennifer, Holly, Jordan, Emma and April. His sisters, Jeannette (Jake Rempel), Marie (Ken Blumn). Numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends. Dad was born and raised in Marchand, but his home was mainly Ste. Anne. Dads happiest days were when he could work. If he could work, he could provide for his family. In 1997, Dad had his stroke and as well newly diagnosed type I diabetic, in 1999 had his first heart attack and suffered on a daily basis with arthritis. Even with all his struggles, he managed to help his family the best that he could. On February 13, Dad suffered a massive heart attack and though he received the best possible care in Ste. Anne Hospital, HSC MICU/SICU, his damaged heart could no longer work. Our family will be forever grateful to all the people who cared for our dad. A special thanks to Dr. Roy, Dr. Chatel, staff at Ste. Anne Hospital, EMS, HSC - emergency, Dr. Garber, MICU - Mya, SICU - Dr. Wong, Dr. Pascal, Dr. Grey, Jody, Jo-Anne, Marcella, Dan, Josh, Cathy, Sandra. Funeral mass will be celebrated 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 26 at Ste. Anne R.C. Church, Ste. Anne, MB with Fr. R. Chartier officiating. Interment to follow in Ste. Anne Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ed Pawluk, Alex Pawluk, Ken Lafournaise, Willis Setlack, Derrek Berry, Emile Chaput. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ste. Anne Hospital Fund or the Heart and Stroke Foundation in Ovides memory. "Until we meet again" KORBAN FUNERAL CHAPEL 956-2193

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 24, 2004