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LUCIEN GUENETTE

Born: Feb 21, 1932

Date of Passing: Jan 10, 2018

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LUCIEN GUENETTE Toute sa vie, Lucien Guénette a été un membre dynamique et dévoué de la communauté franco-manitobaine. Il est né le 21 février 1932 à Saint-Jean-Baptiste, au Manitoba, et a fait ses études au Collège de Saint-Boniface. Comme jeune comptable agréé à Saint-Boniface, en 1960, lui et Gabriel Forest ont fondé la première firme comptable de l'ouest canadien axée sur l'offre de services en français. Lucien était dévoué à sa profession et à tous ses clients. Au fil du temps, il a établi une grande pratique et dirigeait son attention particulièrement envers les personnes qui étaient propriétaires d'entreprises familiales, de toutes les communautés. Par son travail, il a gagné le respect d'un grand nombre de personnes, dont la plupart étaient ses clients et sont également devenus ses amis. Peu de choses satisfaisaient autant Lucien dans son travail que de voir ses clients avoir du succès. Il a également connu le succès lui-même, ayant dirigé sa firme, petite au départ, pendant une expansion graduelle, au point où elle est plus tard devenue le bureau de Winnipeg de BDO Canada LLP. En dehors du travail, Lucien était très actif dans la communauté franco-manitobaine. Il a fait des dons à d'innombrables lieux et cause, et il était très généreux de son temps. Il a contribué de diverses façons à l'Université de Saint-Boniface, Francofonds, la Fédération des ainés franco-manitobains, la Maison Gabrielle-Roy, le Club des hommes d'affaires, et Kiwanis succursale de Saint-Boniface/Saint-Vital. Son travail communautaire a été officiellement reconnu en 2001 lorsque l'Université de Saint-Boniface lui a accordé le prix Alexandre-Taché, puis en 2011 quand la Société franco-manitobaine lui a remis le prix Riel, et en 2015 lorsque la Fédération des aînés franco-manitobains a renommé son tournoi annuel de golf en son honneur. De façon moins officielle, ses efforts et ses sages conseils étaient reconnus dans toute la communauté par le sincère respect qu'il recevait des personnes avec qui il interagissait, et par l'importance inhérente que représentait son nom, même quand il n'était pas présent. C'est particulièrement approprié qu'un tournoi de golf porte son nom. Lucien était passionné de ce sport. Il était membre du Niakwa Country Club, actionnaire de Larters à St. Andrews Golf & Country Club, et propriétaire d'un chalet à Grand Pines Golf Course. Il avait aussi une faiblesse pour les automobiles, appréciait les vacances d'hiver à Hawaï ou au Mexique, ainsi que la compagnie de ses deux chiens Sasha et Ginger, s'intéressait au hockey et au football, et avait un grand amour pour sa famille. Oui, il était dévoué à sa famille. Sa veuve, Claudette d'Auteuil, était vraiment aimée de lui, et elle l'aimait autant et était très dévouée envers lui et son bien-être. Lucien était très fier de chacun de ses trois fils, Robert et Charles (les jumeaux) et Denis, qu'il a élevés avec leur mère Berthe Boily. En retour, ses trois garçons étaient, et continuent d'être, bien fiers de leur père. Ils sont honorés d'être connus et souvent reconnus comme ses fils. Au fur et à mesure que chaque fils s'est marié, Lucien a été heureux d'accueillir chacune de ses belles-filles dans sa famille et dans sa vie : Corinne, épouse de Robert; Rosita, épouse de Charles; et Alejandra, épouse de Denis. Puis, la famille de Lucien a grandi. Chacun et chacune de ses petits-enfants Nicolas et Renée, Antoine, Jacqueline et Gabrielle, et Valeria ont été une nouvelle source de joie pour lui. Par son décès, Lucien laisse une famille qui est à la fois attristée par son absence et réconfortée de savoir qu'il est maintenant en sérénité en compagnie du Seigneur. Sa foi était forte et profonde. Il était membre de la paroisse de la Cathédrale. Son Sauveur prend maintenant soin de lui. Lucien est décédé le mercredi 10 janvier 2018 d'une maladie pulmonaire. Il était alors résident au Deer Lodge Centre. Il a été précédé de ses deux parents, Herménégilde et Anita (Lafond), de ses frères, Armand (Stella) et Philippe (Jeanne), et de ses soeurs Alice et Louise King (Ralph). Il laisse dans le deuil sa soeur Denise (Georges Boissonneault) et ses deux frères Andy (Peggy) et Bernard (Diane). Chacun et chacune de ses nièces et neveux étaient importants pour lui. Il faut mentionner spécialement son frère Bernard (Skinner). Toute la famille te remercie beaucoup pour tes efforts infatigables et constants envers le bien-être de Lucien, spécialement au cours des dernières années. Tes gestes généreux et motivés par une compassion véritable ont été une source d'inspiration pour tout le monde. Tu représentes réellement ce que signifie aimer son frère. Un grand merci. Les funérailles de Lucien auront lieu le vendredi 19 janvier 2018 à 10 h 30 à la Cathédrale de Saint-Boniface, 180, avenue de la Cathédrale. Il y aura de brèves éloges avant le service à 10 h 15. Au lieu d'offrir des fleurs, ceux et celles qui veulent suivre l'exemple de Lucien sont encouragés à faire un don de préférence, à Francofonds. Desjardins 204-233-4949 1-888-233-4949 www.desjardinsfuneralchapel.ca
Publish Date: Jan 16, 2018

LUCIEN GUENETTE Throughout his entire life, Lucien Guénette was a dedicated and vibrant member of the Franco-Manitoban community. He was born on February 21, 1932, in St. Jean-Baptiste, Manitoba, and attended school at le Collège de Saint-Boniface. As a young chartered accountant in St. Boniface in 1960, he and Gabriel Forest founded the first firm in western Canada that focused itself on offering accounting services in French. Lucien was dedicated to his profession and to all of his clients. Over time he built up a large practice in which he gave particular attention to individuals who owned family-sized businesses from all communities. Through this, he came to be known and respected by a large number of people, many of whom were his clients, and many of whom also became his friends. Few things about his work satisfied Lucien as much as seeing his clients succeed. Lucien also experienced his own success, having steered his initially small firm through gradual expansion to where it eventually became the Winnipeg office of BDO Canada LLP. Outside of work, Lucien was very active in the Franco-Manitoban community. He donated to innumerable places and causes, and he was extremely generous with his time. In various ways, he contributed to the Université de Saint-Boniface, Francofonds, la Fédération des ainés franco-manitobains, la Maison Gabrielle-Roy, le Club des hommes d'affaires, and Kiwanis - St. Boniface/ St. Vital Branch. His community efforts were recognized formally in 2001 when the Université de Saint-Boniface awarded him Le Prix Alexandre-Taché, in 2011 when la Société franco-manitoibaine granted him Le Prix Riel, and in 2015 when la Fédération des ainés franco-manitobains renamed its annual golf tournament in his honour. Informally, Lucien's efforts and sage counsel were recognized throughout the community by the genuine respect that he received from those people with whom he interacted, and from the inherent meaning that came with the mention of his name even when he was not in a room. It was notably fitting that a golf tournament was named after Lucien. He had a passion for the sport. He was a member at Niakwa Country Club, a shareholder at Larters at St. Andrews Golf & Country Club, and a cottage owner at Grand Pines Golf Course. Lucien's interests also included a weakness for automobiles, an appreciation for winter vacations in Hawaii or Mexico, the happiness he took from his two dogs Sasha and Ginger, his interest in hockey and football, and his love for his family. Yes, his family. Lucien was devoted to his family. His widow, Claudette d'Auteuil, was truly loved by him. She loved him equally in return, and she was highly committed to him and his well-being. Lucien was very proud of each of his three sons, Robert and Charles ("the twins") and Denis - to whom he was a parent with their mother, Berthe Boily. In return, all three sons were and continue to be very proud of their father. They are honoured to be known and regularly recognized as his sons. As each son became married, Lucien happily welcomed into his family and his life each new daughter-in-law - Robert's wife Corinne; Charles' wife Rosita; and Denis' wife Alejandra. And then, as Lucien's family expanded with each new grandchild - Nicolas and Renée; Antoine, Jacqueline and Gabrielle; and Valeria - each addition proved to be a renewed source of joy for him. With his passing, Lucien leaves a family that is simultaneously saddened by his absence and comforted in knowing that he is now being serenely cradled in the Lord's hands. Lucien's faith was deep and strong. He was a member of the parish at La Cathédrale de Saint-Boniface. His Saviour is now caring for him. Lucien passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, having succumbed to lung disease. At the time, he was residing at Deer Lodge Centre. He is predeceased by both of his parents, Herménégilde and Anita (Lafond), by two of his brothers, Armand (Stella) and Philippe (Jeanne), and by two sisters Alice and Louise King (Ralph). He is succeeded by one sister Denise (Georges Boissonneault), and by two brothers Andy (Peggy) and Bernard (Diane). Each of Lucien's numerous nieces and nephews was important to him. A special mention is needed for Lucien's brother Bernard "Skinner". The entire family is grateful to you for your tireless and unfailing contributions to Lucien's well-being, especially over the last few years. You have been remarkable. Your selfless and genuinely compassionate actions are an inspiration to all. You truly represent what it means to love one's brother. Thank you so much. Lucien's funeral will be held on Friday, January 19, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. at la Cathédrale de Saint-Boniface, 180 avenue de la Cathédrale. A brief eulogy will precede at 10:15 a.m. As an alternative to flowers, anyone who wants to follow Lucien's example is encouraged to make a donation - preferably to Francofonds. Desjardins 204-233-4949 1-888-233-4949 www.desjardinsfuneralchapel.ca
Publish Date: Jan 13, 2018

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 16, 2018

Condolences & Memories (8 entries)

  • Chère Claudette, Sincères condoléances . Mes pensées sont avec toi et la famille à ces moments difficiles . - Posted by: Eva Dupont (Ancienne Collègue ) on: Jan 17, 2018

  • Our condolences to Claudette,Robert,Charles,Denis and family. We were fortunate to have seen Lucien at Deer Lodge before we left for Mesa at Christmas. Lucien was our accountant and personal friend for over 40 years. Lucien, you were the key to our success. Merci beaucoup et nous serons toujours reconnaissant. - Posted by: Gilbert and Jeannine Robert (Friends of the whole family ) on: Jan 17, 2018

  • My father Gerry was a client, uncle Maxime Desaulnier was a good friend and we had the opportunity to play a lot of golf with Lucien . Good times, memories and he will be sadly missed. Lucien is now in golf heaven with his good friends. - Posted by: Paul Roy (friend) on: Jan 16, 2018

  • It with sadness that we offer our sympathies to you Claudette & family. Lucien was the men who helped us with the success of our farm.He wasn't just our accountant but also our friend. He will certainly be missed. - Posted by: Gerard & Evelyn Van Deyze (Client & friends) on: Jan 16, 2018

  • Having moved away from St Boniface over 30 years ago, I have but older memories of Lucien, of which the following 3 are still vivid. The camping trip to Regina in his motor home with about a dozen 17 yr old boys during which he taught me a lesson in humility by proudly wearing Green at the Bomber / Rider Labour day classic as an act of respect to the host of the game. His answer when I asked him what he had on his mind on our way to the cottage. "I'm thinking of how to make money" How he once said that paying more taxes was a good thing because it's a sure sign that you were making more money. I will always remember Lucien Guénette as a good, fair, hard working, sincere and community oriented person. Charles, Rosita, Rob, Corinne and Denis, Our thoughts are with you. Louis & Wendy - Posted by: Louis Boissonneault (Friend to Charles, Rosita, Robert, Corinne and Denis) on: Jan 14, 2018

  • Nous avons de beaux souvenirs de notre cher Lucien. Nos condoléances les plus sincères. Nous ne pouvons pas être à la funéraille, mais nous serons avec vous en pensés et en prières. Merci Denis d'avoir contacté Ginette, nous apprécions beaucoup. - Posted by: Philippe et Jacqueline Lavack (amis) on: Jan 13, 2018

  • We did not have the opportunity to meet Mr. L. Guenette. We however have had the opportunity to know and be good friends with his son Denis. Our condolences to the Guenette family in this time of sorrow. - Posted by: Garces Roa Family (Friends of his son Denis) on: Jan 13, 2018

  • Challenges did not scare him; hard work was his mantra; service to others was his motivation, whether in business or in social circles; frugal in business yet generous with his time and charity giving; bold and unashamed yet wise and reasoned; determination and strong will made him unstoppable... Rest in peace my friend and may the Lord receive you for His eternity. Thoughts and prayers are with Robert, Charles & Denis, his sons… he was proud of you and always spoke highly of you. - Posted by: Gilles & Lucille Chaput (business partner) on: Jan 13, 2018

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