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EMILE GOBEIL
Born: Aug 01, 1939
Date of Passing: Jul 04, 2011
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryEMILE GOBEIL August 1, 1939 - July 4, 2011 The family is saddened to announce the sudden passing of Emile on Monday, July 4, 2011, at the age of 71 years. Emile is lovingly remembered by his wife of 45 years, Donna, children Todd (Sherrie) and Sherri (Alan), grandchildren Kayla, Ethan and Emily, sister Thérèse (Robert), brother Lucien (Monique), as well as numerous relatives, co-workers, neighbours and friends. He was predeceased by his father Edouard, mother Emma, brothers Denis and Phil, sister Yvonne and niece Lynne Gobeil-Gawron. Emile was born and raised in Otterburne, Manitoba, then moved to Ste. Rose du Lac with his wife Donna where he ran Gobeil's Auto Sales and raised a family. After many wonderful years in Ste. Rose du Lac the family moved to Winnipeg where Emile continued in the car business (first independently and then for many years at Landau Ford Lincoln until his passing). Emile loved meeting and dealing with people. He also enjoyed going for long drives in the country, listening to fiddling music, and was passionate about spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Emile Parish, 556 St. Anne's Road. Interment of the cremated remains will take place in Otterburne, MB. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 6 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6 (www.heartandstroke.mb.ca) or to the charity of one's choice. Condolences may be sent to www.desjardinsfuneralchapel.ca DESJARDINS 233-4949 1-888-233-4949
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 09, 2011