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Martin BOUCHARD Obituary

Published by Calgary Herald from Nov. 15 to Nov. 16, 2012.

BOUCHARD, Cst. Martin
April 16, 1967 - November 8, 2012
Martin (Marty) Bouchard of Strathmore, Alberta passed away tragically at the age of 45 years. Marty was born and raised in Sherbrooke, Quebec. He took General Studies at the Universite de Sherbrooke and English at Bishop's University before coming west to train with the R.C.M.P. in Regina, Saskatchewan. Marty's first posting with the R.C.M.P. was in Minnedosa, Manitoba. He also served in Wasagaming, Shamattawa and Selkirk, Manitoba. He transferred to Strathmore, Alberta in November 2003, where he worked in general duty policing as a school resource officer and with Traffic Enforcement. After eight years with the Strathmore detachment, he and his family's residence remained in Strathmore and he began work in Calgary with the Integrated Border Enforcement Team (IBET). It was his lifelong dream to serve as a police officer, and we are grateful that he was able to realize this dream for 19 years. Predeceased by his parents, Marcel Bouchard and Crescence Frechette (Rock Forest, Quebec), Marty leaves behind to mourn his loss, his wife of thirteen years, Krista Bouchard (nee Perry), two daughters, Julianna (10) and Natalie (6) of Strathmore, who he loved with all his heart, Krista's parents, Neil and Cheryl Perry of Calgary, Krista's grandparents, Charlie and Verna Stewart of Regina, Saskatchewan, and Krista's extended family. He is also survived by his three sisters, Francine Fortin (Jean) of Outremont, Quebec, Annie Lessard (Yves) of Lennoxville, Quebec, Monique Bouchard of Sherbrooke, Quebec; and his nephews Mathieu, Etienne, Alexandre, Sebastien and Philippe, and their family. He will be dearly missed by all, including, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, neighbours and co-workers. A celebration of Marty's life will be held on Friday, November 16, 2012 at Hope Community Covenant Church (245 Brent Boulevard, Strathmore) at 1:30 p.m. An educational trust fund will be established for his daughters, Julianna and Natalie Bouchard (Account No. 525290166626, Transit No. 52829, through any Scotiabank in person or online). To send condolences please visit www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca.

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May 25, 2013

Valerie McMunn

May 23, 2013

Pam Martens

November 24, 2012

Herman Witt

November 23, 2012

Sharol Josephson

Krista, We are saddened to hear of Marty's passing. You and the girls are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Neil and Sharol Josephson

November 21, 2012

I am so sorry Krista to hear of Marty's passing. I was in training with him and worked with him in Selkirk. He always made me laugh and had such a gentle soul. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Cpl. Stephanie Sorensen
Winnipeg, Manitoba

November 20, 2012

Micheline Carrier

Pour Julianna et Nathalie,
Vous étiez la fierté de votre Papa.Il nous parlait de vous 2 avec amour.je pense très fort à vous depuis son décès.J'ai connu votre papa lorsqu'il était très jeune.Nous avons joué ensemble toute notre enfance.Dans ma famille, à noël, il avait toujours son cadeau sous le sapin.Il était comme notre frère: ma mère était sa deuxième maman.Je suis triste de son départ.Un jour, peut-être, j'aimerais bien vous connaitre bien que je vous connaisse en photo.J'espère que la vie sera bonne avec vous deux comme elle l'a été avec mon grand ami Martin.
Dans notre village, il y a une pizzeria où nous allions souvent avec lui et tous nos amis.Prochainement, nous nous réunirons en sa mémoire pour déguster cette fameuse pizza. J'espère que votre maman vous traduira ce petit mot.
Bon courage
Mimi(votre papa m'appelait comme ça!)

November 19, 2012

Our entire family was shocked and deeply saddened by the news that Martin had passed away.We have known Martin since he was a youngster. Over the years, we shared many great moments with him at our home and family farm. Our father, JM Goulet, was especially proud of Martin and his accomplishments as he had encouraged Martin to reach his full potential and to follow his dreams-one of which was to become a RCMP officer.
Martin will remembered by us all as a kind and gentle soul. We shared many laughs and carry many wonderful memories of him.

To Krista, the girls and Martin's siblings in Quebec, we offer our sincerest condolences.

La Clinique Chiropratique Goulet
Roxanne, Nicole, Barry and Kristine
(La Famille Goulet)

November 18, 2012

Isabelle Dechene

Ce fut un choc d'apprendre le décès de Martin que j'ai eu la chance de cotoyer dans le cadre de mon travail avec l'AJEFA. Il désirait tant partager ses connaissances avec la communauté francophone de l'Alberta qu'il avait commencé à s'impliquer plus activement dans nos activités. Il avait toujours le sourire aux lèvres, malgré qu'il pouvait être très sérieux dans le cadre de ses fonctions, et je me souviendrait toujours de comment il était heureux de nous parler en français. Martin will be dearly missed and we thank him deeply for contributing to the development of our organisation and the Francophone community in Alberta.

November 16, 2012

Darlene, Liam and Emma Oko

Krista, Julianna and Natalie

Marty was a kind and gentle man and a wonderful police officer. I so enjoyed working with him and really valued our friendship. I have many memories of the good times we shared together and he will be missed. Keep all your precious memories of him tucked safely in your heart. He is off on a new journey but we will all see him again. Our arms are wrapped around all of you now.

November 16, 2012

Paula Hendrickson

My sincere sympathy to you and your family in your loss. I often saw Martin at the courthouse in Strathmore while he was working traffic. He was always friendly and often commented about his family and how happy he was to have 2 lovely daughters. May you be able to entrust Martin into God's care and keeping. Sincerely, Paula Hendrickson (Courthouse Clerk)

November 16, 2012

Krista, Julianna and Natalie,

We are so sorry for your loss. Martin was a wonderful man and his friendship was precious to us. We will miss him dearly.
Sincere sympathies to you and to all his family in Quebec.
Nicole and Norm, Sherbrooke,Quebec

a wonderful man and his friendship

November 16, 2012

Marie & Martin Peters

Krista,Julianna, Natalie...you are in our thoughts and prayers today. May God grant you strength to face all you must face today and in the days ahead.

November 15, 2012

Dear Krista, Julianna, and Natalie,
We are feeling so sad to hear of your loss. We send you love and prayers to carry you through this difficult time.
Martin was a joy to know during his time here in Minnedosa. We will always remember him.
Sincerely, Harold & Diana Gilleshammer, Minnedosa, Manitoba

November 15, 2012

Cherie Dittberner

Dear Krista, Julianna and Natalie,
You are in my thoughts and prayers as you grieve the loss of your Martin. I am so sorry for this sad news of his passing.

November 15, 2012

Krista, Julianna and Natalie we are so sorry for the loss of your father, he loved you girls with his whole big heart. Kelly and I will always say your dad, Martain was a big heart with arms and legs! We will miss him dearly. Shannon and
Kelly McCoy

November 15, 2012

Michelle Miller

Krista, Julianna and Natalie

I am so sorry for your loss.Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies.My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

November 15, 2012

Dear Krista, Julianna and Natalie,
We are so sad to hear of your loss. We will always remember Marty very fondly from our China trip. Our prayers are with you.
Patti, John and Dayna Cherney
Winnipeg, MB

November 15, 2012

André Chartier

Mes plus sincères condoléances. J'ai fait de la formation avec Martin et j'ai eu la chance de le rencontrer durant notre service au Manitoba. Mes souvenirs de lui seront toujours très positifs. Ce soir, une prière sera faite pour lui ainsi que pour sa famille. Beaucoup d'amour... Caporal André Chartier, Identité judiciaire, Winnipeg.

November 15, 2012

Krista and family,
We are very sorry to hear of Martins passing. Please know you are in close in our hearts. Thinking of you.
Denise, Marc, Madison and Sophia Ferre

November 15, 2012

Sebastien Brillon

Nous te manquerons Martin. Repose en paix pendant que d'autres suivront tes accomplissements.

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