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HENRI ST-ONGE

Date of Passing: May 12, 2004

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HENRI ST-ONGE 1912-2004 Peacefully, in his sleep, Henri passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2004, at the St. Boniface Hospital at the age of 91 years. Born October 18, 1912, son of Hector St. Onge and Angelina Campeau. Henri had a brother Roger who predeceased him in 1990 and a sister who died as an infant. He was born and raised on the family farm in Aubigny (Silver Plains), MB on the banks of the Red River where he lived and farmed until he retired. On September 22, 1943, he married Alice (nee Marcoux). They lived on the farm until their retirement in 1993 at which time they moved into the Eiffel Towers in St. Boniface. Henri was never happier then on his tractor working one of his fields. God in his wisdom must have given him a bit of Manitoba soil to putter in and plant to wheat the kernels of which will become hosts and consecrated into the body of Christ. As a young man he enjoyed playing the fiddle. After his retirement he loved bowling and playing cards. When his health failed he and his wife moved to Catherine Place on Raymond Place. He appreciated the help of the care givers, especially Mary and Roger as well as all the Catherine Place staff for their devotion and kindness. Henris last four months were spent equally between Catherine Place and St. Boniface Hospital. Besides his wife Alice he leaves three children; Annette, Lorraine (Gordon McAndrew) and Marc (Irene nee Touzin) 6 grandchildren; Bridget, Christine (Donald), Jeffrey, Michael (Shannon), Patrick and Eric; sister-in-law Eva Guillou (nee Marcoux). Henri was a man who took pride in his work and believed that anything worthwhile doing was worthwhile doing well. He loved to talk and meet new people; he always made new friends wherever he went. Pepere was always supportive in the activities and accomplishments of his children and grandchildren, whether big or small. Prayers will be said at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 16 at Desjardins Funeral Chapel, 357 Des Meurons St, with Sister Rose Desrochers, S.N.J.M. officiating. Viewing will be held at 1:30 p.m. prior to the prayers. Funeral mass will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 17 in the Saint-Antoine dAubigny Roman Catholic Church (Aubigny, MB), with Father Charles Fillion presiding. Viewing will be held from 1:30 p.m. until the time of mass. Interment of the cremated remains will take place at a later date in Aubigny, MB. The Desjardins Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements, 233-4949 or toll free 1-888-233-4949. Relatives and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolences at www.obitbulkloaduariestoday.com.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 15, 2004

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