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JULIETTE RIGAUX (DEDECKER)
Born: Feb 11, 1921
Date of Passing: Apr 05, 2020
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JULIETTE RIGAUX
February 11, 1921 - April 5, 2020
Juliette will be sadly missed by her children, Joan Temple (Brian Solnes), Carol DeBaets, Dennis Rigaux (Karen), Linda Hoxworth, Lori Pouteau, daughter-in-law Marge Rigaux, 15 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. Mom is also survived by her sister-in-law Alice DeDecker (Roger Lebeau), nieces and nephews.
Mom was born on February 11, 1921 at St. Alphonse. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband Lucien, son Ken, sons-in-law, Dan DeBaets and Wayne Pouteau, her sister Angele Rigaux and brother Marcel DeDecker.
In 1941, Mom married Lucien and together they farmed near Mariapolis. Life on the farm was very busy for mom. In addition to caring for six children she kept a huge garden, canned, milked cows, knitted, worked on the catering committee, drove the school bus and volunteered wherever needed. Mom and dad spent many years of enjoyment as fans of the Mariapolis Blues Fastball team, socializing at the Friendship Club and Sunday night Bingo. In 1994, mom and dad moved to Winnipeg, where they enjoyed their many friends at Kirchhoff Gardens. Throughout the years, they spent many hours playing their favourite card game Bien with family and friends. After dad's death, mom spent her later years in care at Despins Residence and River Park Gardens.
Juliette had an immense love of family, showed kindness to all, lived her faith, made every person she met feel incredibly special and left a legacy of love. She had a gift. She spent her life putting everyone else's needs before her own.
Juliette's family would like to thank the staff at River Park Gardens for all their loving care given to mom. We especially would like to thank mom's loyal friend Toni Handler for the special friendship they shared.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will take place when it is safe to do so.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Juliette's memory to River Park Gardens, Mariapolis Church Fund, the Alzheimer Society or a charity of your choice.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 11, 2020
Condolences & Memories (12 entries)
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My condolences to the family especially to Joan, Carol, Lori. May her soul rest in peace🙏🏼 - Posted by: Leah, RN (*) on: Apr 17, 2020
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To the Rigaux family our thoughts & prayers are with you on the lost of SPECIAL Mother & Grandmother . Don & Shirley Pantel - Posted by: Don & Shirley Pantel (Friends) on: Apr 13, 2020
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Our sincere condolences to all the Rigaux and extended families of Juliette. Joan and I have had the pleasure of visiting with most of you and the mini reunion we had in Brandon a few years ago was great. Thanks again as well for those that were able to visit mom before she passed and attend her funeral. - Posted by: Gary & Joan Schatz (Relative) on: Apr 13, 2020
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My sincere condolences to you and to all your family on the loss of your loving mother. May God be with you now and always. Sincerely, Alex Novak - Posted by: Alex Novak (Visitor to my wife at Donwood [also a membber at monthly meetings]) on: Apr 13, 2020
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Condolences to the Rigaux families on the loss of your mother and grandmother. Juliette was our mother's next door neighbour and dear friend at Despins Residence. She was a lovely, warm and kind lady. Great memories of her will remain with us forever. - Posted by: Roma on behalf of Florida Labossière's family (Carol's Friend) on: Apr 13, 2020
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Joan and family- So sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom! You will be in our thoughts and prayers! With love .. The Hennessy’s - Posted by: Michelle, Shane, Gillian & Quinn Hennessy (Worked with Joan) on: Apr 11, 2020
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Another family friend joining the others. My parents were life long friends gathering together to play bien, peel apples, or pick up a smoked ham. Our condolences to all the family. May you find comfort in her eternal peace. - Posted by: Garry and Noreen Radford (Long time family friend) on: Apr 11, 2020
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Sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Jill Saunders (Friendship force ) on: Apr 11, 2020
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It is always hard to lose a parent, but I am sure your many memories of your mother will help you and your family at this time. - Posted by: Mrs. Frances M. Lemieux (A friend of Carol's ) on: Apr 11, 2020
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Our sincere condolences to Denis, Karen and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: Roger & Rose-Marie Fouasse (Friend) on: Apr 11, 2020
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My sincere condolences to Carol, the sisters and brother, and the rest of the family of Juliette. Carol and I visited Juliette one time last year, she was such a sweet lady, and I am glad to have met her. I felt honoured to bring her communion during that visit. - Posted by: Paul van Leeuwen (Friend of Carol de Baets) on: Apr 11, 2020
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Our deepest sympathy to the family for the loss of a wonderful, kind lady. - Posted by: Marielle & Eddie Rigaux (Relative) on: Apr 11, 2020