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ROGER DESROCHERS
Date of Passing: Nov 06, 2014
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryROGER DESROCHERS It is with great sadness the family announces the sudden passing of Roger on Thursday, November 6, 2014, in West Palm Beach, Florida. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife Marlene, sons Benjee and Roger, stepsons Rick and Jason, daughter Angela plus several grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Leo (Maria), sister Louise (Keith), plus many nieces and nephews. Roger was an avid sports fan, loving his Habs and Blue Bombers. He will be sadly missed. In keeping with Roger's wishes cremation has taken place and a memorial service celebrating his life will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. in the Coutu Funeral Chapel, 680 Archibald Street. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations in memory of Roger may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. "Always loved, never forgotten." The Coutu family in care of arrangements: E.J. COUTU & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 680 Archibald Street 204-253-5086
Publish Date: Nov 13, 2014
ROGER DESROCHERS It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Roger Desrochers on Thursday, November 6, 2014 in West Palm Beach, Florida, USA. Funeral arrangements are pending and a longer obituary will follow. The Coutu family in care of arrangements: E.J. COUTU & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 680 Archibald Street 204-253-5086
Publish Date: Nov 8, 2014
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 13, 2014
Condolences & Memories (15 entries)
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I wish I had kept in touch, when I knew him he always treated as a son, I have missed and will miss him. - Posted by: Alain thibert (Friend) on: Nov 17, 2014
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To all of Roger's family we wish you all strength and peace at this difficult time. Saying good bye is never easy, but Roger will always be there with you in your thoughts and in your memories. Love to all - Nick and Sharon - Posted by: Nick Sourisseau & Sharon Mooney (Family) on: Nov 15, 2014
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Leo and family. I am so sorry to hear of Roger's passing. I have fond memories from our school days. My condolences. - Posted by: Pat Matte Lumley (Old friend.) on: Nov 15, 2014
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Roger, we did not see eye to eye. But I know that you loved your son so much you would move heaven and earth to protect, defend and support him. And that is an admirable quality. I only wish I would have told you so....... Regretfully and with much respect - Gisele - Posted by: Gisele (Friend ) on: Nov 14, 2014
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So sorry for your loss Marlene. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you rest in peace Roger. - Posted by: Susie & Ron Stutski (Sister-in-law) on: Nov 14, 2014
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You were like a second father to me Roger. Thank you for always treating me like family. You will be missed more than you could ever know. - Posted by: Ryan Coomber (Friend) on: Nov 14, 2014
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My deepest sympathies to Marlene and family. I have so many wonderful memories. He was a fun loving guy and a good friend. - Posted by: Margaret Vandal (friend) on: Nov 13, 2014
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Marlene and family, Roger will be sadly missed for all his dedication to the Seals organization, and working two jobs at the same time. He was a devoted family man and a good friend. He will surely be missed. - Posted by: Sherron and Jim Kely (Old friends) on: Nov 13, 2014
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Our sympathy to Marlene & family. We have fond memories of Roger, such a fun loving guy, in our A&W days. Can still hear him singing the lovin 'Spoonful song" Sunny days" on the way to Grand Beach. Roger was a fun part of our carefree youth. - Posted by: Darryl & Suzie Radick (friends) on: Nov 13, 2014
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My deepest condolences. Thinking of you Marlene. - Posted by: Maureen (friend) on: Nov 13, 2014
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One hell of a guy. Hope to see you on the other side. We will talk about old times. Love you. - Posted by: marcel pelland (old friend) on: Nov 13, 2014
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Will miss you terrific friend. Some used to call us brothers because we were always fighting, arguing, or punching around etc. as only brothers do. Will miss you dearly. Our deepest sympathies to his family. See you later big guy. - Posted by: Paul and Olive Ayotte (Friend) on: Nov 10, 2014
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Roger, your joy and fun loving manner will be missed. My heart goes out to your family who lost you too soon. - Posted by: Rheanne Mault (Friend ) on: Nov 10, 2014
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Roger was an amazing man and will be missed by many. My deepest sympathy to the family. - Posted by: Charlene DeBlois (Friend) on: Nov 09, 2014
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It is with great sadness that I have to say goodbye to a friend. Rest In Peace Roger, you'll be missed. - Posted by: Alex Fernandes (Friend) on: Nov 08, 2014