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EMILIEN (FRENCHIE) SIBILLEAU
Born: Jan 02, 1928
Date of Passing: Aug 27, 2026
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Emilien Gustave Julien (Frenchie) Sibilleau passed away peacefully at Actionmarguerite St. Vital (Foyer Valade), Winnipeg, MB on August 27, 2026, at the age of 98.
He leaves behind daughters, Diane Conolly and Corinne (Martin Shidel); grandchildren, Danielle and Glen Conolly; stepdaughters, Michelle Lam (Tony Leong), Janine Lemay-Troche (Harry Troche), and Jacqueline Lemay (Darcy Dueck) and their families; stepson-in-law Denis Duguay and his family; stepdaughter-in-law Patricia Dureski; sister Anna Amborsky; and friend Donald Conolly.
Emilien was predeceased by his first wife of 53 years, Jeannine (Tellier); second wife of eight years, France Lemay (Vermette); stepchildren, Paulette Duguay (Lemay) and Roland Lemay; parents, Marie (Charrière) and Emile; and siblings, Louis, Joseph, Aurel, Rita Beaudet, Irene Le Floch, Romeo, and Henriette Philippe.
Emilien was born on January 2, 1928, in Notre Dame de Lourdes, MB. At the age of 17, he apprenticed to an electrician and in 1948, he was hired as a pole-setter by the Manitoba Power Commission (now Manitoba Hydro). After taking his lineman training, he worked on crews bringing electricity to rural Manitoba. While working his way up, he resided in Steinbach, St. Pierre-Jolys, and Tyndall, and retired in 1986 as the District Operating Supervisor of the amalgamated Beausejour district. Emilien enjoyed woodworking, gardening, winemaking, curling, golfing, a variety of card games, doing word search puzzles and reading his beloved Winnipeg Free Press.
The family would like to thank the staff of Actionmarguerite St. Vital (Foyer Valade) for the service and care they provided to Emilien.
Cremation has taken place. Family and friends are welcome to attend a Celebration of Life gathering on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at E.J. Coutu & Co. Funeral Directors, 680 Archibald St., Winnipeg.
As an expression of sympathy, those who wish to do so may make a donation in Emilien’s memory to Diabetes Canada, at www.diabetes.ca or 1-800-226-8464/option 1, or to a charity of your choice.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 05, 2026
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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Very sorry to hear of the passing of our dear Uncle Frenchie who was a wonderful uncle to us. Uncle Frenchie loved his choke cherry wine and his man gave and wood stove where he would tell us stories and we would laugh. Sadly he is now passed and awaiting him will be my Aunty Jeanine and all the families who surpassed him. Thank you for the great memories and for being our Uncle Frenchie. On behalf of the Tellier family please accept my most sincere condolences at this most difficult time. Love You Uncle Frenchie. Rest In Peace. - Posted by: Marc Tellier (Nephew) on: Sep 07, 2026
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Frenchie was a much loved and respected Tyndall old timer who was a wonderful family friend and who supported so many young men in our home town by getting them jobs at Manitoba Hydro. He will long be remembered for his kind deposition, generosity and sense of humour. He also achieved an enviable milestone by collecting pension more years than he worked, which is the goal of so many. - Posted by: Theresa and Elliott Hunter (Family Friend and Colleague) on: Sep 07, 2026
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Frenchie is remembered as a man whose joie de vivre was contagious and who always had a twinkle in his eyes. Family was important and his visits to extended members of Jeannine's family in Ste Agathe were heartfelt. Condoléances à la famille. - Posted by: Claire Nolette (cousin to Jeannine Tellier) on: Sep 07, 2026
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Sorry to hear of Uncles passing..condolences to you all - Posted by: Linda Johnson (Niece) on: Sep 05, 2026
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Dear Diane, my most sincere sympathies to you and your family. Your dad was such a kind man and a true gentleman. He will be remembered with great fondness and love. My sisters and I have such warm memories of him visiting us in Ste-Agathe with your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. On pense à vous tous. - Posted by: Suzanne Nolette (Friend/Amie) on: Sep 05, 2026