HERMAN BERNARD COURCHENE

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HERMAN BERNARD COURCHENE August 19, 1932 May 23, 2012 After a courageous battle with cancer our beloved Husband, Dad, Brother, Uncle, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa, Great-Great-Grandpa, Brother, Cousin and friend was called home. Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife of 25 years Katherine (Hardisty) Courchene. His brothers Henry, George (Mary), Robert, and sister Therese all from Sagkeeng. His children Doug (Sheila), Darlene (Larry), Cheryl (John), Brian (Denise), Barbara, Denise (Manny), Al (Maureen), Lionel (Diana), Warren (Tammy), and Shirley Wood. Step-children Henry (Priscilla), Agnes (Danny), Earle (Charlotte), Dale (Angie), Patsy (Henry), Perry (Partner), Betty (Ben), Roy (M.J), Ken (Lorraine), Cynthia (Neil), Randy (Candice), Harold (Megan), and Kathy with numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Ambrose and Sophie Courchene, brothers Allan, John, Felix, sisters Dora, Mary, and Caroline. Wake services will be held Thursday, May 24, 2012 and Friday, May 25, 2012 in Hollow Water First Nation at the Band Hall. Saturday May 26, 2012 and Sunday, May 27, 2012 in Sagkeeng at the Roman Catholic Church. Memorial Service Monday, May 28, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in Sagkeeng Roman Catholic Church, with Father Malachy officiating followed by cremation. Feast to follow at Sagkeeng Band Hall. Pallbearers Calvin Swampy, Darryl Courchene, Howard Swampy, Jason Wood, Randy Hardisty, Harold Hardisty. The family would like to thank the doctors and nursing staff at Pine Falls Hospital. Creator saw he was getting tired and a cure was not meant to be, so He put Grandpa in His arms and whispered come with Me. With tearful eyes we watched him as we saw him pass away. Although we love him deeply we could not make him stay. His golden heart stopped beating, hard-working hands at rest, Creator broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best. Rest in Paradise Grandpa Herman. Funeral arrangements entrusted to; Rock Fontaine Funeral Director Honour-Respect-Dignity In Winnipeg 223-2576 or toll free 1(866)499-2601

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 26, 2012