Ernest Labrecque

ERNEST LABRECQUE 1935 2011 Ernest passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at the Rosetown Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born and raised in Rosetown, SK. Ernie volunteered many hours with the Boy Scouts, Good Sam R.V. Club, Knights of Columbus, Arts & Environment Committee with the Catholic Church and local square dancing groups. He was involved with all his children's activities, whether it was at the arena for hockey, the gym for gymnastics, or outdoors at a Boy Scout camps. During his retirement Ernest enjoyed many hobbies, such as square dancing, flying remote controlled airplanes, camping, canoeing and many other outdoor activities. Being the loving family man that he was he took great pleasure spending time with his family and grandchildren. Ernest will be sadly missed by his wife of four years, Jayne; sons, David (Arlee) of Saskatoon, SK, Richard of Calgary, AB, Kevin of Airdire, AB and daughter, Melanie (Chris) of Chestermere, AB and four grandchildren. He is also survived by Jayne's children, Trudy (Terry) of Dodsland, SK, Roy (Julie) or Saskatoon, Shannon (Rick) of Wilkie, eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings, Monique, Rose (Gordon), Sister Alice, Alfred (Carol), Leo (Georgette), Luc (Kathy), Lucille (Orest), and Adele (Marcel). Ernest is predeceased by his first wife of 40 years, Clareann. We would also like to thank all the home care nurses, Doctors and nurses for their special attention and care they provided for Ernest. A Prayer Service will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at 7pm at St. Theresa's Parish Church in Rosetown. Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at 1:30pm at ST. Theresa's Parish Church in Rosetown. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Alex Ositis Foundation in Rosetown or Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements were entrusted to Clements Rosetown Funeral Home.