HERMAN LAFRENIERE

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HERMAN LAFRENIERE Peacefully, after a courageous battle with cancer, Herman passed away Sunday, January 26, 2003, at the age of 73. Herman was predeceased by his wife Audrey (Adam) his parents, Yvonne Cote and Thomas Lafreniere; his three brothers, Leo, Norbert and Bertrand; as well as his sister Stella. He is survived by his son Donald and wife Judy of Sarasota, FL; and daughter Nicole Purdy and husband Mark of Winnipeg. He also leaves to mourn his three grandsons, James, Kyle and Donald, who were the light of his life. He will be dearly missed by his brothers, Gilbert (Alice), Marc (Claire) and Remi (Pat) and sisters, Annette (Adolphe) Leclaire, Terry Delaquis, and Sr. Laurie Lafreniere; as well as a sister-in-law Irene Lafreniere. Many nieces and nephews, as well as many good friends will also miss him. Herman was born April 6, 1929 in St. Leon, MB. He moved to Winnipeg and worked for Westeel Rosco for 37 years. He had many friends from the cottage at Falcon Lake, and from Weslaco, Texas, where he and Audrey spent the last several winters. Also from numerous club affiliations such as The Manitoba Wildlife Association, The Manitoba Game and Fish Association, The Big Game Trophy Association, The Whiteshell Cottage Owners Association, the Fort Whyte Nature Centre, the Shuffleboard Club, and the carving club in Texas, and many more, too numerous to mention. Many thanks to the staff at the St. Boniface Palliative Care Ward for their caring and compassion in Hermans final days. A memorial mass celebrating Hermans life will be held Thursday, January 30 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Timothys Parish, 135 John Forsyth Rd., with Fr. Gerry Ward officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Palliative Care ward at the St. Boniface Hospital. The Coutu family in care of arrangements: EDWARD J. COUTU LTD. 680 ARCHIBALD ST. 253-5086

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 29, 2003