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OMER LAMOUREUX 1928 - 2001 Peacefully on July 21, 2001, Omer Lamoureux passed away at his residence, with his family by his side, at the age of 72 years. He leaves to mourn his wife of 53 years, Henriette Picard; nine children, Ron (Marilyn), Maurice, Marc, Gisele (John Hanly), Gilles (Katherine), Jean-Louis (Alayna), Alfred, Pauline, and Charles. He also leaves behind seven grandchildren, Leanna (John Pitolay), Lise, Anique, Arielle, Benjamin (Hanly), Isabelle (Hanly), and Trey; two great-grandchildren, Tanner and Carson (Pitolay) his two brothers, Ulysse and Albert; his sister Florence (Trudel) and his nephew Rene Toupin, to whom he referred as his brother. The youngest of 15 children, Omer was born in Transcona where he lived until 1967 when he moved with his family to Saint-Boniface. A CN employee for over 35 years, he was never at a loss for finding other work to sustain his large family. After his retirement at age 55 and following a serious illness, Omer decided to take on projects that were dear to him. As a result, he managed to conceptualize, build, and manage four large condominiums including Agape Villa, Place DesMeurons, and Place Eugenie. As a man who accomplished almost anything he set his mind to, he spent much of his leisure time at Albert Beach where he found great pleasure in developing new and creative ideas for the family cottage. Yet, he always managed to find the time to meet with friends and, as a dedicated host with an easy sense of humour, he made sure that they were always a welcome addition to his family. A man of great faith, soft spoken, with a strong independent will, he has left us with many cherished memories. We will always remember the camping and fishing weekends and the many family gatherings in the country. A man of many talents, Omer was always ready to lend a helping hand, either as a business consultant, a real estate agent, an electrician, a plumber, or a carpenter. Omer and his family would like to express their sincere thanks to all those who showed their friendship by their prayers, cards, and messages, all of which were greatly appreciated. A special thank you to his son Charles, a registered nurse, who was his care giver till the very end. Thank you to Fr. Chaput who will preside over the Mass of the Resurrection at the Precieux-Sang Parish Church on Wednesday, July 25 at 10:30 a.m. The service will terminate at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 9Z9. LECLAIRE BROTHERS in care of arrangements.775-2220. OMER LAMOUREUX 1928 - 2001 Le samedi 21 juillet, paisiblement, a sa residence, entoure de sa famille, Omer Lamoureux est decede a lage de 72 ans. Il laisse dans le deuil son epouse depuis 53 ans, Henriette Picard; neuf enfants, Ron (Marilyn), Maurice, Marc, Gisele (John Hanly), Gilles (Katherine), Jean-Louis (Alayna), Alfred, Pauline et Charles. Il laisse aussi ses sept petits-enfants, Leanna (John Pitolay), Lise, Anique, Arielle, Benjamin (Hanly), Isabelle (Hanly), et Trey; ses deux arriere-petits-enfants, Tanner et Carson (Pitolay) ses deux freres, Ulysse et Albert; sa soeur Florence (Trudel) et son neveu Rene Toupin, quil appelait son frere. Ne a Transcona, le plus jeune de 15 enfants, il y demeura jusquen 1967, date a laquelle il demenagea a Saint-Boniface avec sa famille. Employe du CN pendant 35 ans, il a toujours reussi a trouver un boulot a part pour subvenir aux besoins de sa grande famille. Apres sa retraite a lage de 55 ans et suite a une serieuse operation, il decida de poursuivre des projets qui lui tenaient au coeur. Entre autres, il a ete responsable de la conceptualisation et de la construction de quatre immeubles dhabitation dont Agape Villa, Place DesMeurons et Place Eugenie. Homme a tout faire, il a passe beaucoup de son temps libre au chalet a la plage Albert ou il trouva un grand plaisir a faire tous les travaux dentretien et a preparer les lieux pour les nombreux visiteurs avec qui il partageait ses connaissances et son sens de lhumour. Homme de grande foi, a parole douce, au caractere fort, il nous a laisse de bons souvenirs. On se rappellera toujours des week-ends de camping, de peche, et de nos journees de famille a la campagne. Homme de grands talents, Omer a toujours ete pret a aider les autres que ce soit a titre de conseiller en affaires, dagent dimmeubles, delectricien, de plomber ou de charpentier. Omer et sa famille tiennent a remercier sincerement les personnes qui leur ont fait preuve damitie soit par des prieres, des cartes ou des messages. Chaque geste fut apprecie. Un remerciement tout special a son fils, Charles, infirmier, qui lui a soigne jusqua la fin. Merci a labbe Chaput qui presidera a la messe de resurrection qui aura lieu au Precieux-Sang le mercredi, 25 juillet a compter de 10h30. Linhumation des cendres aura lieu dans le colombarium P.W. Lavack. Les amis qui le desirent peuvent exprimer leurs sympathies en offrant un don a la Societe canadienne du cancer, 193 rue Sherbrook, Winnipeg, MB R3C 9Z9. La direction des funerailles de M. Omer Lamoureux fut confiee au salon mortuaire LeClaire Freres.775-2220.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 24, 2001