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KENNETH B. DESJARLAIS

Date of Passing: Feb 09, 2012

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KENNETH B. DESJARLAIS Kenneth B. passed away Thursday, February 9, 2012, at 2:30 a.m. at Riverview Health Centre from a lengthy battle with lung cancer. He is predeceased by his sister Dot. He leaves behind his wife, Anita.; his exceptional nephew and business partner, Chad (Michelle) and their two children, Bren and Shana; brother Hank (Norma) and daughter Laurie; sister Roberta (Roy) Nichol and children Wendy, George and predeceased Gail; sister Fran (Joe) Thibodeau and their children Joey, Brenda (Don) and Carol; sister Vicky (Ray) Bridges and children, Calvin (Jean), Valerie (Tim), and Jeff (Carrie); sister Faye (Wayne) Mondor and children Amanda and Dallas; sister Debbie (Allan) Cameron and children John, Nicki, Kristy, and Marie (Chris); and sister-in-law Lucille; his half brother Bobby Millard; his favourite dog Dizzy; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Although Ken never had children, he exemplified a father image to his many cousins, nieces and nephews, not to mention great-nieces and great-nephews. Ken was fond of musiche was a self-taught guitarist and played in his band with his brother Hank. He worked hard all his life mainly in construction, beginning in Rivers, Manitoba, in his late teens. He spent the rest of his time in Winnipeg with his own successful maintenance company. Special thanks to the visiting palliative care nurses: Brenda, Norma, and Palliative Care Coordinator Alison. Ken has requested a cremation with no funeral service. Interment will be in Rivers Manitoba at Ancrum Cemetery at a later date. Condolences and messages can be sent to bcdfletcher@shaw.ca.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 11, 2012

Condolences & Memories (5 entries)

  • From the time I was a child and Ken came to live with us for a summer and fall, we had a strong tie. He was a wonderful person, always showing us his love and kindness. We will miss him at our family get togethers. We will pray for you and keep you in our hearts and memories. - Posted by: Dora Irvine (Gudbranson/Desjarlais) (Cousin) on: Feb 15, 2012

  • We will miss you. My time spent with you and Anita each Summer will now be wonderful memories. Till we meet again. - Posted by: Bernice Wilson Nee: Houle ( cousin) on: Feb 12, 2012

  • To all family & close friend Chad, sorry for your loss. Ken was great guy to get along with and a man with many talents. I knew that he was good at fixing mic's & speakers; such small wires but he coundn't fix his computer. I was called many times and always enjoyed going down to his place to fix his computer and talk. He was a man with many insights and his words of wisdom are fresh in my mind. We will all miss you Ken and hope that you are in a more restful and peaceful place now as you deserve. - Posted by: Joseph Lima (Friend) on: Feb 11, 2012

  • I saw Kenny in May of last year at the Mc Gregor Fest in Wpg , I was playing and he walked up to me and started talking to me. I was so surprized to see him, he had bought a few CDs of mine and then I went to play on stage. Kenny, Hank and Paul Desjarlais used to come to the house on Gertie St. and the music used to flow out of the house. I want to send my condolences from the Desjarlais Family, we go back a long way, Rest in Peace Kenny, may God bless You, - Posted by: Gloria Desjarlais (Family) on: Feb 11, 2012

  • Sorry to hear about the loss of your brother, Hank. - Posted by: edgar desjarlais (cousin) on: Feb 11, 2012

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