BERNARD "BERNIE" TURENNE

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BERNARD "BERNIE" TURENNE The world lost a great man Tuesday night. Husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend to many, Bernard Turenne will be sorely missed. Bernie passed away all-too-suddenly on November 23, 2004 in the presence of a loving sister and nephew in a comfortable and familiar environment. He was 59 years old. He leaves behind his wife of 35 years Vivian; as well as daughter Lise and son Paul; granddaughter Abrielle; son-in-law Marty; his mother Lucille; nine brothers and sisters and dozens of cousins, nephews, nieces and in-laws. He will also be grieved by the hundreds of friends, co-workers, neighbours and other people whom hes loved, affected and influenced over the years. Bernies passing came far too soon, as he had been counting the months to 60. At 60, the world of retirement awaited the long-time civil servant, whos had meaningful careers with several organizations, namely the CBC, the Public Service Commission and most recently Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Retirement plans would have included long trips south with Viv, waterfront living at the lake, and all the hunting and fishing Manitobas forests and rivers could handle. Bernie was a man full of life and love. He had a passion for fishing at Lac du Bonnet, Aikens Lake, and in the Duck Mountains. He loved to hunt moose and deer, and was always thrilled to be able to serve the meat to his family. He also loved to play squash, read, make wine, listen to blues music and old-time jazz, watch his nephew David play hockey, go on canoe trips, and play cards with his life-long friends Mitch and Andy, and his best friend and brother Gerry. Most of all, he will be remembered as a man who had a heart of solid gold. He loved his wife and children very much, and taught them to live life slowly, to have a good time doing it, and to never sweat the small stuff. Bernie was born September 7, 1945, in St. Pierre-Jolys, MB. He was the first child of Lucille and Denis Turenne. On taime beaucoup Bernie. Le monde est pire sans toi. Jamais je ne toublierai. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, November 27 at 1:00 p.m. with visitation held one hour prior to the service in the St. Boniface Cathedral, 190 rue de la Cathedrale. The Coutu family in care of arrangements: EDWARD J. COUTU LTD. 680 Archibald Street 253-5086

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 27, 2004