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GUY LAFOND 1953 - 2013 Guy Lafond, aged 59, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 26, 2013 in Regina, SK. He leaves to mourn his beloved wife of 32 years, Enid Oddleifson, his son Eric (Jessica Parker), and daughter Gaétane. He will be missed by his brothers Raymond (Madeleine Gagné), René (Monique Papineau), sisters Evelyne, Pauline (Sheldon Bouchard) and Marielle (Paul Prenovault), his mother-in-law Vordis Oddleifson, sisters-in-law Karen Foster, Kathy Finnson, and brother-in-law Kevin Oddleifson. He also leaves numerous nephews and nieces who adored their "uncle and mononcle Guy". He is predeceased by his father Olivier, mother Denise (Bérard), father-in-law Einar Oddleifson, and brother-in-law Grant Finnson. Guy loved people. Nothing was more important to him than to connect with family and friends whom he would visit on his many travels. He also established strong friendships with many of the people of Indian Head and surrounding areas where he has lived and worked for 30 years. Guy was an academic at heart. With a Masters from the University of Manitoba and a Ph.D from the University of Saskatchewan, he shared his research and knowledge in agriculture all over the world. He was an active member of many associations dedicated to the advancement of agriculture. He had a passion for the better management of soil, plant, and water resources for future generations and the growing world population. Keeping abreast of innovations initiated by farmers, Guy would often be seen with them in a field or on a combine in the evening and on weekends. He loved the farmers and the farmers loved and respected him. Guy was a visionary. He was instrumental in establishing the Indian Head Agricultural Research Foundation (IHARF). Farmers of Western Canada have credited Dr. Guy Lafond for changing the way they manage their land by embracing the zero till concept. Many profited from his expertise and tireless unbiased research which he eagerly shared all over the world including USA, China, Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Australia and many European countries. Family and friends ache with much pain in the earthly loss of Guy, but are comforted by Guy's strong spirit, love and energy that is with us forever. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Indian Head Memorial Hall, 423 Grand Avenue, Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Indian Head Agricultural Research Foundation (IHARF), Box 156, Indian Head, SK S0G 2K0 in Guy's memory. Online condolences may be made at www.tubmanfh.com Arrangements in care of Tubman Cremation & Funeral Services, 1-800-667-8962.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 01, 2013
Condolences & Memories (8 entries)
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I have known Guy since 1980 at the University of Manitoba and valued the collaborative research that we did together, and much appreciated his friendship. Guy has been a great colleague and a very dedicated scientist who devoted his life to promoting agriculture research for the benefit of the Canadian growers and the consumers. We will miss him but we will cherish the good memories. To his family and friends our sincere condolences and sympathy. - Posted by: Khalid Y. Rashid (colleague and friend) on: May 09, 2013
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Je me souviendrai toujours du sourire de Guy à la réunion de notre classe - il y a bien des années maintenant. Guy avait une générosité très spéciale. Je regrette pour lui et vous une vie rendue trop courte. - Posted by: Edith Champagne (High School colleague/collègue de classe ) on: May 07, 2013
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"Only the good die young" Our deepest sympathies to the families our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Lafond reunion a few years ago becomes more special every day as we continue to lose our brothers!!!! - Posted by: Richard & Joanne Lafond (Cousin) on: May 02, 2013
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Our thoughts are with you, Enid and family. I know words are inadequate, but I am so sorry for you loss. May love embrace and hold you. - Posted by: Donnie Fridfinnson and family () on: May 01, 2013
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Enid and family our deepest sympathy and our thoughts and prayers at this sad time are with you! Sorry we cannot make it to your funeral because of my Health, but we are always thinking about you. Love, Aunty Rose and Uncle Joe and family.g - Posted by: Aunty Rose and Uncle Joe and family () on: May 01, 2013
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Moi et Gabor pensons à votre chère famille! Evelyne parlait souvent de Guy et ses aventures à travers le monde; duquel elle était fière. Ce qu'il a donné et semé ne sera jamais perdu. - Posted by: Carole Drapeau (Amie d'Evelyne) on: May 01, 2013
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Je suis désolée d'apprendre le décès de Guy. Je garde de bons souvenirs de lui comme collègue de classe. Il aimait bien taquiner. En lisant la nécrologie, je reconnais bien le Guy du Collège - un gars ouvert, sans prétention, un gars qui aimait les gens comme ils étaient et qui s'intéressait à tout ce qu'ils pouvaient lui partager. Mes sympathies à sa famille. - Posted by: Alice Bérubé (collègue de classe) on: May 01, 2013
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Roger et moi voulons offrir à la famille Lafond nos sincères sympathies pour la perte de ce "grand homme"! Lorsque j'étudiais en soirée au Collège Saint-Boniface, Guy prenait le temps de venir jaser avec nous...les professeurs de Saint-Jean-Baptiste. Ce gars de chez-nous était le président des élèves du Collège. Il était taquin, un trait de la famille Lafond. Au travers des années, sa mère nous partageait de ses nouvelles Elle était fière de son fils! Nous pensons à vous, chère famille! - Posted by: Paulette I. Vermette (amie) on: May 01, 2013