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LIEUTENANT RIEL BISSON
Born: Sep 19, 1979
Date of Passing: May 25, 2014
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryLIEUTENANT RIEL BISSON Funeral Mass was Celebrated on Thursday, May 29, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. in St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Roman Catholic Church, 2235 Silver Avenue at Whytewold Road, with Rev. Fr. Léo Couture presiding. Wojcik's Winnipeg Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Ave, 204-897-4665, is in care of arrangements wojciksfuneralchapel.com
Publish Date: May 31, 2014
LIEUTENANT RIEL BISSON After a courageous co-existence with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Riel, aged 34, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 25, 2014 at the Health Sciences Centre. Riel is survived by his loving spouse of 11 years, Bianca Gagné of Metabetchouan-Lac St-Jean; parents Ronald Bisson (Claudette) of Ottawa, Gayle Johnson of Brandon, and his extended family to include Michel, Julie, Riley, Layton, Jill, Logan, Taylor, Dyron, Ursula, Tyler, Cara, Kurt, Sean, Stephanie, Eva, Louis, Marc, Isabelle, Yannick and Kevin. Riel was adored by Bianca's family which includes her mother Linda (Michel), Denise, Pauline, Richard (Claudette), Daniel, and especially her grandmother Florina Miron, all from Quebec. Born in Winnipeg on September 19, 1979, Riel's life journey led him to many different parts of Canada which began with his enrolment into the Canadian Armed Forces in 2001. It was on his first posting to Bagotville QC, where he met the love of his life, Bianca. After graduating from the Royal Military College of Canada, with a Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace Engineering), Riel was posted to 1 Canadian Air Division/Canadian NORAD Region Headquarters in Winnipeg. Services will be held in St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Roman Catholic Church, 2235 Silver Avenue at Whytewold Road, on Thursday, May 29, 2014, Rev. Fr. Léo Couture presiding. Those who wish to pay their respects to the family are welcome at the church, starting at 1:30 p.m., with the Eulogy and Roman Catholic Mass starting at 2:45 p.m. The family wants to express their gratitude to the staff and volunteers at CancerCare Manitoba and GD6 Ward at the Health Sciences Centre. Riel was very appreciative of the world class care he received during his nine month illness from the Manitoba Health Care system. The family would also like to thank the Canadian Armed Forces for their ongoing support and caring for Riel and Bianca throughout this challenging period. In lieu of flowers, donations in Riel's name can be made to the GD6 "Leukemia Care Ward" Patient Comfort Trust Fund, c/o Health Sciences Centre Foundation, 820 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, MB R3A 1R9. Wojcik's Winnipeg Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Ave., 204-897-4665, is in care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com
Publish Date: May 28, 2014
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 31, 2014
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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Cher Ronald, Jeannette et moi sommes consternés d'apprendre la triste nouvelle du décès de Riel. Nous nous en remettons au Très-Haut et prions afin qu'il vous apporte, à toi et toute ta famille, la consolation dont vous avez tant besoin. - Posted by: Ghislain Sangwa-Lugoma (Ami de Ronald) on: Jun 04, 2014
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M. et Mme Bisson, j'aimerais vous faire part de mes sincères condoléances et vous assurer de mon soutien spirituel. Maman m'a dit que Riel était très croyant et très courageux comme vous. Que le Tout-Puissant accorde la Paix à son âme. Éricka. - Posted by: Ericka OGOUMA () on: Jun 04, 2014
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J'ai partagé la même chambre que Riel pendant trois semaines. Nous avons appris à nous connaître plus intensément que bien des co chambreurs. Riel était un être foncièrement bon et son départ m'attriste énormément. Mes pensées vont pour Bianca, sa famille et ses amis. Adieu mon ami. - Posted by: Sylvain Beauséjour (Ami ) on: May 29, 2014
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To the family of Lt Riel Bisson I had taught Lt Bisson a course in aircraft design the winter of 2010 and remember him as remarkably knowledgeable, helpful and a real gentleman. He was a shining star that brightened the classroom each and every time. I am deeply saddened by his sudden passing and wish to express to his family my deepest regrets and condolences. Que Dieu vous aide à supporter ces moments difficiles. Habib Benabdallah, PhD, PEng - Posted by: Habib Benabdallah (Professor, Mech & Aero, RMCC) on: May 29, 2014
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Dear Ron and family, We were saddened to hear of the passing of Riel. We pray God's sufficient grace will sustain you during this difficult time of mourning. - Posted by: Len and Alice Doroshuk (cousin) on: May 28, 2014
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Cher Ronald, Difficile d'imaginer, pour un père, la douleur de perdre un fils. Je ne peux qu'imaginer tout ce que tu ressens en ce moment, connaissant la très grande fierté que tu éprouvais pour Riel. Sache, cher ami, que malgré la distance qui nous sépare, je t'accompagne en ces moments éprouvants. Gabrielle se joint à moi pour te dire que nous pensons à toi et aux proches de Riel. - Posted by: Robert McDonald et Gabrielle Gagnon (Amis) on: May 28, 2014
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Sincères condoléances à toi Ronald et à votre famille. D'après ce que tu me disais Ronald, j'ai pu comprendre que Riel avait un courage incroyable et un sens aigu du devoir. Sa vie aura été un témoignage des valeurs de ce pays qu'il a défendu avec honneur et fierté. - Posted by: Marc Arnal (Friend of Ronald) on: May 28, 2014
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