AIME DAVID DUPAS

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AIME DAVID DUPAS Aime David Dupas passed away on January 17, 2006 at the age of 89 in Nelson, BC. He is survived and remembered by his wife Rita and children, Marc, Monique (Macaskill), Pauline, Pierrette (Stubbings), Lise (Beaton), Denis, Suzanne (Deluca), Jacques, Michele, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren and Rita's family the Toupins. Aime was born in St. Boniface, MB on April 25, 1917 to Joseph Dupas and Alvina Dery. Aime grew up in St. Boniface, the youngest of 13 children. He enlisted in The Royal Canadian Air Force in 1942 where he served as a wireless operator and air gunner. He married the love of his life Rita Dupas in 1944 and spent over 60 joyful years together. After the war Aime returned to St. Boniface and raised a family of nine. He worked for Westeel Rosco in Winnipeg and was transferred to Vancouver in 1962. For 16 years Aime's weekends and holidays were spent boating with his family at their cabin at Pitt Lake, BC. He spent his retirement years travelling the world, South Africa, Australia and Europe. His passions in life were involvement in the Catholic Church, making fudge, curling and walking his daily mile. Aime loved life, family and above all laughter. He had a zest for life like no other and touched the hearts of many. We will miss him dearly. Prayers were recited on Friday, January 20 at 7:00 p.m. from the Cathedral of Mary Immaculate and continuing with Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, January 21 at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Jim McHugh as Celebrant. Cremation will follow. As an expression of sympathy family and friends may make donations to the Spirit of Formation, in care of Sister J. Marchand, 24283 16th Ave., Langley, BC V2Z 1L2. The family wishes to thank the caring staff in Cottage E at Mountain Lake Community, Jubilee Manor, Kootenay Lake Hospital and Dr. Kobayashi. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 23, 2006