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ANDRE JOSEPH DESROCHERS
Born: Nov 09, 1925
Date of Passing: Jan 28, 2018
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryANDRE JOSEPH DESROCHERS It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of André Joseph Desrochers, beloved husband of Jeanne (Morin), on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at St. Boniface Hospital, at the age of 92. Besides his loving wife Jeanne, Dad is survived by his five children Viviane (Matt Walls), Lucille, Raymond (Diane Alarie), Colette (Rob Jamieson) and Lise (Ernest Gautron). Pépère is also survived by his nine grandchildren, Julie (David) and Patrick Walls (Tyra); Lisa Beaudin and Natalie Rutherford (Ryan); Marc, Nicole (Li), Lianne (Stefan) and Christine Desrochers (Loic); and Ryan Alpers (Emma). Pépère was also blessed with two great-grandchildren, Audrey Kaytor and Maylin Li. Also left to mourn his passing is his sister Lilianne Boulet (Aime), brother Antonin (Fernande), many sisters and brothers-in-law in Jeanne's family, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. André was predeceased by his infant daughter Claudette, his parents Alphonse and Nora (Chalifoux), six siblings, and son-in-law Gary Beaudin. André was born on November 9, 1925 in Mariapolis, MB. He married Jeanne Morin on his birthday in 1948 and they were happily married for over 69 years. They moved to Winnipeg for jobs and to raise their children, primarily residing in Windsor Park. Hard working and setting a great example for the family, André worked at Interprovincial Co-op for 28 years. In 1976, Mom and Dad bought a cottage at Wallace Lake and there became the special family meeting place and is still today. André loved to fish and would be out on the lake whenever possible. Mom and Dad took many trips - across Canada, several southern States, Mexico, Cuba, Roatan, Portugal, Morocco and Spain. The highlight was for their 60th wedding anniversary celebration, the whole family, children and grandchildren, spent a week in Playa Del Carmen...precious memories! Mom and Dad moved to 400 Des Meurons in 1994 where they made new friends and participated in the many activities. André was particularly proud of his garden (super fantastic tomatoes!) and enjoyed a good game of cards. André was also an expert wine maker and provided many bottles to his family. André was a gentle, kind man. He loved his family very much, a devoted partner to his Jeanne, he was always willing to lend a hand to his kids or take care of a grandchild. He will be deeply missed. The family would like to thank St. Boniface Hospital Cardiology staff for their compassion and outstanding care to Papa André in the last week. In lieu of flowers, should one desire, a donation can be made to the Heart Foundation or the charity of their choice. A service will take place on Saturday morning, February 3 at St. Boniface Cathedral, 180 avenue de la Cathedrale. Viewing 9:30 a.m., Eulogy 9:45 a.m., Funeral service 10:00 a.m.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 01, 2018
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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Our condolences to you Tante Jeanne & Family. Love from Ovie & Roberta Desrochers - Posted by: Ovila Desrochers (Nephew) on: Feb 07, 2018
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As a teenager I fondly remember playing cards with Memere (Annette Desrochers) and her brothers & sisters. Great Uncle André always had a warm smile and kind words. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Great Auntie Jeanne and Desrochers family at this sad time. Love from Sarah (Desrochers), Todd & Evan Schwartz. - Posted by: Sarah Schwartz (née Desrochers) (Great Niece) on: Feb 07, 2018
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Sandy and I send our condolences to all the family and friends who knew and had the pleasure of knowing Uncle Andy. I have fond memories of Auntie Jeanne and Uncle Andy and all my cousins growing up, when we came to Winnipeg to visit. To my Aunt Jeanne and Family our hearts are sad for your loss. Know that you all are in our thoughts and although we can't be there with you, we wish you peace and love at this time. - Posted by: Robert & Sandy Chabluk (Nephew and Spouse) on: Feb 02, 2018
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As the other part of the Morin clan that lived in St.Boniface, we Poiriers spent a lot of time with Uncle Andy and Auntie Jeanne. Thanks for the memories. Uncle was a wonderful man. He and my dad, Albert, were great friends and fishing partners. Andy was a huge part of dad’s support system when dad needed it most. Hugs to the whole Desrochers clan. - Posted by: Jo-Anne Perrin (Niece) on: Feb 01, 2018
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I remember going to Winnipeg every 2 years while our kids were young to see their grandparents. Uncle Andy and Aunt Jeanne would always be included in our visits. We would be invited to spend time at the cabin at Wallace Lake with them and the rest of the family. A game of cards, jokes and laughter and storytelling would be the many things we would enjoy together. And of course fishing, swimming, water aerobics (led by Vivienne), waterskiing and picking berries. One of my fondest memories of a personal nature, is one sunny, hot afternoon...everyone else was either fishing or otherwise occupied, Uncle Andy and I spent a couple of hours out on the deck and had a wonderful conversation! I learned more about him and his family and about his relationship with my in-laws. He was a kind, gentle-hearted man who was generous with his family and friends. I'm so happy to have known him and to be able to call him family. I will really miss him! - Posted by: Beth Poirier (Niece-in-law ) on: Feb 01, 2018