Delaurier, Joseph Eugene Etienne: September 7, 1942 - September 13, 2025 It is with great sadness that the family of Joseph Eugene Etienne Delaurier announces his passing. Eugene passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by family on September 13, 2025. Eugene was born on September 7, 1942, in Laurier, MB to parents Antoine & Juliette Delaurier. Over the last two and a half years Eugene fought a long battle with many illnesses, through it all he never wavered. He had a "zest" for life and deep love of his family and many friends. He lived life to the fullest and was always ready with a joke for anyone he met. Eugene enjoyed many activities including his favourite which was hockey. Eugene is survived by his wife of 60 years Suzanne, daughter Marie-Anne (Brad) Faasse, Steven (Krissy) Asiya, Kyleigh, Emma, Michael (Kelsey), Kaden, Kessa, Kailey, Logan, son Anthony (Tricia) Delaurier, Ashley (Jamal), Skyler, Sterling, Emery, Dylan (Val) Cruze Cooper, Walker, Caden (Tayah) Kacey, Levi (Raeanne). A Celebration of Life will be held AT 1:00pm Saturday September 27,2025, at 11183 Reiswig Rd. Lake Country, BC Arrangements entrusted to CYPRESS FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES ® Lake Country 250-766-4400, Vernon 250-558-0866 & Armstrong 250-546-7237

Published by Okanagan Valley Newspaper Group on Sep. 20, 2025.