ALBERTE GIRARDIN (VOURIOT)

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ALBERTE GIRARDIN (nee VOURIOT) It is with graciousness that we surrendered our mother Alberte to the Lord on Sunday, January 6, 2008, at Foyer Valade at the age of 84 years. Born February 20, 1923 in La Salle, MB she was predeceased by her husband Roland, parents Albert and Georgianna, brothers, Paul and Léo and sister Georgette. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Gérard (Michelle), Lucie (Jean) and Eveline (Gérard); grandchildren, Ronald (Kelly), Gérard (Corrinne), David (Sara), Janelle, Richard; and great-grandchildren, Reanne, Melissa, Luc, Stéphane. She is also survived by her sister, Rolande. The most important thing in mom's life has always been family. A generous and loving person, she always placed other people's well-being ahead of her own. We will always remember her as a thoughtful woman, having deep inner strength and faith, and having such great love for her cherished grandchildren. We love you mom / mémère and will miss you. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, January 10, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the St. Hyacinthe Roman Catholic Church in La Salle, MB. Viewing will be held one half hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in the Parish Cemetery. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Prenovault and all the staff on the 1st floor of Foyer Valade for the loving care and compassion given to Mom. In lieu of flowers, should family and friends so desire, donations may be made to the Manitoba Heart and Stroke Foundation, Suite 200-6 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6 or the Foyer Valade, 450 River Road, Winnipeg, MB R2M 5M4. The Desjardins Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements 233-4949; toll free 1-888-233-4949.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 09, 2008