HUBERT JOSEPH COMTE

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HUBERT JOSEPH COMTE July 26, 1936 - July 17, 2011 It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the sudden passing of our husband and father, Hubert Comte at the St. Boniface Hospital at the age of 74 years. Hubert will be forever loved and missed by his wife Olive (nee Durand); son Gerry (Colleen), grandchildren: Chantale, Justin; daughter Bibiane (Claude), step-grandchildren: Christian, Janelle, Carinne; son Richard (Colette), grandchildren: Stéphanie, Janelle, Catherine; and son Michel (Heidi). He was predeceased by his parents, Jean-Baptiste and Germaine (Labossiere), his brother Charles, his sisters-in-law, Albina and Gertrude, his parents-in-law, Michel and Valentine Durand, his brothers-in-law, Benoit Durand and J.P. Parrott, and his nephews, David and Robert Comte. Hubert is survived by his siblings: Marcel, Gabriel, Cécile (Philippe), Thérèse (Lucien), Henri (Marie-Anne), Auguste (Frances), Agnes (Ed), Rose-Marie (Bruce), Louis (Donna); his sister-in-law Emelie; his wife's family Claire, Louisa, Hilaire, Adèle (Félix), Cyrille (Louise), Aurèle (Rolande), as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was born on the homestead in Notre Dame de Lourdes. After his schooling at Montcalm country school, and Collège Otterburne, he graduated at Collège Secondaire de Notre Dame de Lourdes, before heading off to Normal School to start his career as a teacher. He was subsequently a police officer with the St. Boniface Police, before returning to Notre Dame to own and operate a feed plant. He later returned to Winnipeg, and established himself as a real estate broker until his retirement. Hubert married Olive in 1958, and they raised their family in both Notre Dame and St. Boniface. The family would like to offer our heartfelt thanks to the W.F.P.S. and ambulance teams, and the emergency medical staff at the St. Boniface Hospital for their dedication and valiant efforts. In keeping with Hubert's wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial mass celebrating his life will be held on Friday, July 22 at 10:30 a.m. at Précieux-Sang Church, 200 Kenny St. with prayers one half hour prior to the service. Interment will take place at a later date. The Coutu family in care of arrangements: E. J. COUTU CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 680 Archibald St. 253-5086

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 21, 2011