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ROLAND (ROGER) DESROCHERS (ROLLIE)
Born: Jun 28, 1835
Date of Passing: Aug 08, 2021
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ROLAND (ROGER) DESROCHERS
June 28, 1935 - August 8, 2021
Left to cherish his memory are son Gary (Christine) and their children, Sean (Alexandra Beaumont) and Kieran; daughter Laurie (David Livingston) and their children, Cameron, Michael and Emily, and daughter-in-law Sandy Desrochers and children, Chantal and Braden. Roland adored his grandchildren and often told them how proud he was of them. Roland also leaves his brother Roger Gaucher (Elaine) and sister Stella Epp.
Roland was born and raised in Mariapolis, Manitoba. At 18 years of age he came to Winnipeg where he met our mother, Marjorie. They were married on New Year's Eve 1954. After raising their family in South Osborne they moved to River Park South in 1980, where they remained until Marjorie's passing in 2001. Roland then moved to Mike Sunka Place.
Roland spent the majority of his working years at Manitoba Possible where he transported children and adults to school and on various excursions; a job he greatly enjoyed.
Camping and travelling were favourite activities for Roland and Marjorie. Family camping trips were planned across Canada or simply to the lake for the weekend. Later when the children were older, Rollie and Marj enjoyed bus trips to various locations in the US. In retirement he enjoyed daily meetings with his group of friends for discussions and coffee.
Mike Sunka Place provided an enjoyable and welcoming home for Roland. When we visited him there, numerous people would stop us and share that they thought him a wonderful person. He was friendly to all and always more than willing to lend a helping hand if needed. The family would especially like to thank Wayne, Fred and Barb for their friendship.
As at this time there will be no service for Roland. The immediate family will gather for a private interment in the Holy Angel Mausoleum at Green Acres Funeral Home where he will be reunited with Marjorie.
The family would like to thank the compassionate staff at the St. Boniface Hospital ICMS unit for making Roland's last few hours comfortable and peaceful.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Winnipeg Humane Society in acknowledgement of Rollie's love of dogs. Make a donation to
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 14, 2021
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Roger was a beautiful person inside and out. Have looked for our dear friend after summer's end. Learned of his passing just recently. Will miss our trips to the airport, to take him for his yearly visits. Along with his warm smile, and cheerful conversation, as we walked the mall. Wanted the family to know how Roger will be truly missed. Roger was a special friend always. Warm thoughts, Karen and James - Posted by: Karen and James Gelley (Coffee Friends ) on: Dec 07, 2021
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I have fond memories of Roger as the children’s driver on a daily basis I was nursery school teacher with the late Lorna Curtis in our Cerebral palsy classroom He loved children and was very dedicated. Deepest sympathies to the family. Elizabeth ANNE McBride ( nee Weighton) teaching from 1969 to 1772 then again in 1984 to 1995) - Posted by: Anne McBride (Nursery school teacher at Manitoba possible formerly Scca)) on: Aug 14, 2021