JOSEPH FRANCIS COURCHENE

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JOSEPH FRANCIS COURCHENE Peacefully on Monday, May 22, 2000, Joseph F. Courchene, age 61. Beloved husband of Therese Julien; dear father of Mathieu (Karen Hunter) and Sophie; grandfather of Sarah, Daylon and Austin. Also survived by his brothers and sisters, Victor (Jeannette), Peter (Isabel), Annette (Nick Siegel), Evelyn Webster, Alma (Neil Guimond), Joyce, Dianne (Clifford Lavoie), Francine (Jack Enns) adopted brothers, Rienie (Claudette) and Dinelle (Robin) brother-in-law Wilfred Fontaine; sisters-in-law, Eva Courchene, Jean Courchene, Andree (Jean-Guy Gauthier) Mariette Houde (Denis Drolet), Francoise (Fernand Houde), Louise (Jean-Claude St-Pierre) as well as numerous nephews and nieces. Predeceased by his parents, Harry and Mabel Courchene; brothers, Harold, Romeo, Timothy and sisters, Norma, Hillary and Elise. Even though he did not make his home in Sagkeeng his heart remained there. He always made an effort to visit all those with whom he grew up. A career civil servant for 34 years he was especially proud that none were spent with the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs. A world traveler, Joe Frank was well respected and sought out both on the rink and on the golf course for his insight and wisdom. He made sure that his children knew their culture and were proud of it. He was dedicated to his family and adored his grandchildren. He will be missed. Wake service will be held at the home of Neil Guimond, North Shore, Sagkeeng. Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 29 at 2:00 p.m. at the St. Alexander Roman Catholic Church, Ft. Alexander, MB with Fr. F. Paradis officiating. Interment in the parish cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Timothy Courchene, Ian Courchene, Daniel Enns, Yves Courchene, Jonathan Guimond. Pallbearers will be Barry Fontaine, Todd Courchene, Rienie Courchene, Ghislain Levesque, Hank Siegel and Ivan Lavoie. In memoriam donations may be made to the Childrens Hospital of Eastern Ontario or the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 26, 2000