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RAYMOND GARIEPY
Born: Dec 06, 1931
Date of Passing: Dec 09, 2007
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryRAYMOND GARIEPY December 6, 1931 - December 9, 2007 Peacefully after a lengthy illness, Ray passed away with his family at his side on Sunday, December 9, 2007. He will be sadly missed by his wife Irene, his son Rick (Debbie), daughter Michelle (Michael), grandchildren Kaden Leclerc, Kenna Leclerc, Brett Gariepy, brothers-in-law, Leo (Carole), Richard Renwick, and by his nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents David and Georgeline, sister Yvette and brother-in-law Antoine Sabourin. Ray was born in St. Jean Baptiste, MB. His early school years were spent in St. Jean Baptiste, he also attended St. Boniface College and St. Paul High School. Ray was an excellent athlete and excelled in all sports, especially baseball and hockey. Ray joined the St. Boniface Police Department in 1955 - retired after 35 years of service. Upon retirement Ray and Irene enjoyed many winters in Arizona, where he got to enjoy his passion, slo-pitch, this afforded Ray and Irene the opportunity to travel South Western United States. In summer, he played slo-pitch with the Flashbacks (thanks Ross and Diane). At Ray's request, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 14, 2007 at Glen Lawn Funeral Home, 455 Lagimodiere Blvd. (south of the Royal Canadian Mint) with Father Gilbert Gariepy officiating. A private family interment will take place in Glen Lawn Memorial Gardens. The family would like to thank Dr. Kerr and his staff at CancerCare Manitoba, also the nursing staff of 7A South at the St. Boniface Hospital for the compassionate care of Ray. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations may be made in his memory to CancerCare Manitoba. Arrangements entrusted to: GLEN LAWN FUNERAL HOME 455 LAGIMODIERE BLVD. 982-7550
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 14, 2007
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Ray is responsible for my not becoming a statistic in the correctional system. I delivered his newspaper the Tribune when I was 13 in 1966 when he lived on DesMeurons. Later on he would show me that stealing was not cool and that it would get me into serious life trouble if I didn't change my ways. I owe Ray a debt of gratitude for keeping me out of jail when I easily could have gone the wrong way. - Posted by: Roger Joseph Richard Fontaine (Student) on: Jul 20, 2018
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My thoughts are with you today. I have so many fond memories of Mr Gariepy from the years he played baseball with my father to the great year we had as a 14 year old baseball team all because of his dedication to making us great. He was an outstanding coach and motivator and I learned a lot about life from him that year. He will always be one of my favorite people. - Posted by: Gerry Brisson Jr. (Friend) on: Dec 13, 2007
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Irene & family, we were shocked and saddened to hear of Ray's death, we had no idea he was so ill. The last we had heard was that he was at the gym! Needless to say we are so sorry. Our prayers are with you all, now he has no pain. Jim & Cynthia - Posted by: James Slevin (Friend) on: Dec 12, 2007