ROLAND LAGACE

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ROLAND LAGACE Peacefully on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 surrounded by his family, Dad passed away at the St. Adolphe Nursing Home. He was predeceased by his wife Alberte in 2000; his son Leo in 1989; his parents, Zepherin and Marie Lagace; and brother Etienne Lagace. He is survived by his beloved children, Jeannette Lagace, Normand (Nicole) Lagace and Garry (Rachel) Lagace: grandchildren, Julie (Allen) Bouchard, Terry Rivard, Claire Lagace, Nathalie Lagace, Melanie Lagace, Melissa Lagace, Owen Lagace; and great-grandchild Matthew Bouchard. Dad was born on October 19, 1919 in La Salle, MB. He married Alberte Rochon on October 13, 1942. They farmed in Lorette, MB until 1960. They returned to La Salle thereafter. Dad was at the St. Adolphe Nursing Home since September 2003. Dad worked for the Alfalfa Plant in Fort Whyte, started hauling water and went into the feed business until he retired in 1985. Dad was a loving and caring father. He always loved being around his family and enjoyed special occasions. He was a man of few words, he smiled happily just having us around him. Sincere thanks to the staff of the St. Adolphe Nursing Home for their care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 6 Donald St., Winnipeg, R3L 0K6. Prayers will be held on Saturday, June 19 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Hyacinthe Roman Catholic Church, La Salle. Funeral mass will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Armand Le Gal, o.m.i. presiding. Interment to follow in the La Salle Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Claude Lagace, Gerald Vouriot, Rheal Jeanson, Paul Lavallee, Larry Lagace and Gilbert Lagace. P.COUTU & CO Funeral Directors 156 Marion St., 949-4864

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 18, 2004