Sam Etcheverry

Sam Etcheverry

Sam Etcheverry Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Sep. 1 to Sep. 2, 2009.
OBITUARY SAM ETCHEVERRY It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Sam Etcheverry on Saturday, August 29, 2009 in Montreal after a courageous battle with cancer. He was seventy-nine years old. Sam will be sadly missed by his wife Sinikka, children Steve (Sue), Mike, Nancy (Jeff), Jennifer (Bob), grandchildren Jenna, Krista, Zachary, Riley and Taylor and step-children. The family would like to thank Dr. Geoffrey Blake and the physicians, nurses and staff at Montreal General Hospital for their compassionate care of Sam. A visitation will be held at Mount Royal Funeral Complex on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., 1297 Chemin de la Foret, Outremont. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2009 at 2 p.m. at St Patrick's Basilica, 460 Rene-Levesque Blvd. W., Montreal, preceded by a visitation from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations would be greatly appreciated to the Jim Etcheverry Scholarship Fund care of Bishop's University attention Dave McBride 819-822-9600 or Le Garde Manger Pour Tous or Success for Youth Foundation both care of the Alouette Head Office at 514-871-2266.

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Kathy (O'Quinn) Wilson

September 13, 2009

I often think of the times that our families spent together when my Dad and your Dad were taking the CFL by storm. I have fond memories of times spent in Magog in later years. Maybe they are throwing the ball together even now......

September 10, 2009

Sinnika & Satu,
Our thoughts are with you in your time of grief. Our deepest sympathies on your loss.
Alice & George Hager

Rick & Sherry Hummell

September 6, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. My Uncle Ron Hummell was equipment manager for the Al's in the 60's so I had the pleasure of meeting Sam a Number of times and Sherry worked for the Al's in early 70s.
We wish we could do more!

Diane and David Munzar

September 5, 2009

Our deepest condolences to all of your family. Having spent time with Steve, Nancy, Mike and Jim at Bishop's told me, and the world, what a loss you are experiencing.
Thinking of all of you in this sad time,
Diane Mullins and David Munzar

September 5, 2009

Our deepest condolences go out to Sam's wife Sinikka,the kids Steve,Mike,Nancy and Jen.I am old enough to actually have seen Sam play.The precision of his throwing arm truly was like a rifle.Having come from a country where soccer is king I was fascinated by how far and how accurate he could throw a football.Joan and I met Sam and the family for the first time at Jen and Bob's wedding.The memories of those three days will stay with us for ever.Sam was a class act and he passes that on to his kids.It is now your turn to carry the torch.
Much love to all of you;
Lou and Joan(Neudecker)

September 4, 2009

Dear Nancy, Jennifer and family,
You have all been in our thoughts since the loss of your dad. We are so sorry. When I think of your dad I see him smiling through his eyes. Thinking of you.
Our deepest sympathy,
Diane, Mawgs, and the Holding Family

September 4, 2009

Dear Steve, Mike and family,
Your dad made me love football. He was a great player, a great coach and a really nice man.
My deepest sympathy.
Joyce Wynne (Peter's cousin)

John Dempster Sr.

September 2, 2009

Dear Steve

So sorry to hear about your Dad. Please pass on my sympathies to all your family.
John Dempster Sr.

Joy Dempster-Warren

September 2, 2009

Dear Steve and Nancy,
We were all very saddened to hear about your Dad. Our sincere sympathies to you and all your family during this very difficult time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Joy Dempster-Warren

Stephen O'Brien

September 2, 2009

My sincere condolences to the Etcheverry family.

September 2, 2009

sam will always be an icon to all football fans , especially in montreal where he was our hero. he will always be remembered fondly. my thoughts are with his family. he will be missed but never forgotten. sharon lallouz, aventura florida

brian sinclair

September 2, 2009

Condolences to the family. Back in the fifties Sam and family lived on Westmore and backed onto our home . They were great neighbors and Sam in particular was great with all the area kids. Rest well.
Brian Sinclair

September 2, 2009

My sincere condolences to the entire Etcheverry family. Although I didn't Sam personally, I had many great years watching Sam, the "Rifle", play for the Montreal Alouettes and later when he coached the team. They were indeed the glory years for Montreal - never to be forgotten.

Thanks for the memories, Sam.

Dorothy Mather
Ottawa

Lillie Eisert (Barberia)

September 2, 2009

My thoughts love and prayers are with you and all your family!! God bless all of you.

jock newman

September 2, 2009

my thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time

jock Newman

Marcia Davis

September 2, 2009

As a die-hard Alouette fan, Sam "the Rifle" was an icon! My dad used to take me to the games, including the ones in Ottawa. Sam Etcheverry represented the glory days of football in the CFL. Thanks for the memories.

Kim Golder

September 2, 2009

Dear Jennifer,
I was so sorry to hear about your Dad. My sincere condolences to you and your family. Your memories will help you through this....
...your friend from years ago

Galt

September 1, 2009

Dear Sinnika and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We hope that in time you will find comfort in the many happy memories you must have shared. Clearly Sam will not be forgotten. Our thoughts and sympathies are very much with you.

Our Love,
Elizabeth and Chris Galt

Russ Read

September 1, 2009

Thank you Sam for your leadership and service. As a point of reference I dreamed of being able to throw like he could while a youngster playing Pop Warner, never could! I met Sam while a student at McGill at a Macdonalds- we had a coffee and he was an incredible gentleman. That was a life lesson. Our sincere condolences to the family.

September 1, 2009

Sincere condolences to Steve, Nancy, Mike and Jennifer. The years haven't erased the warmth we always felt around your dad. There are some great personal memories to cherish. My thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.

Jo Ann, Rick, April

Terry Mc Tavish

September 1, 2009

My condolences to the Etcheverry family. In 1970, I became a Montreal Alouettes fan and remain one to this day. The excitement of that season I will never forget with the Grey Cup victory. Met Steve and Jim at Bishop's in the mid seventies both good guys that I wished I could have known better.

Sincerely

Karen Cree

September 1, 2009

My deepest sympathies to the Etcheverry family, I had the pleasure of being a Larkette (Montreal Alouette Majorette) in the early 70's when Sam was coaching and got to go 'up to the cottage' a few times, we had so much fun. At a recent Larkette reunion (this past Saturday to be exact) we were looking at old photos, laughing and remembering, we raised a glass to Sam at the time we did not know of his passing. Later on in the 70's I worked with him at Greenshields, he was a gem, a gentleman, an all round great guy. I'll remember him fondly.

September 1, 2009

Sympathies to the family. Almost 50 years go Sam agreed to travel to Cornwall Ontario to be guest speaker at our sports banquet. At the end he said "So remember,if you can't be an athlete, be an athletic supporter". We roared and got to meet the great Sam Echeverry. What a guy!!

Harvey

Patricia Empsall

September 1, 2009

Dear Jennifer,
My sincere sympathies to you and your family on the passing of your Dad.
I always thought of him as our 'bond' and remember fondly when he played for and coached the Montreal Alouettes.
Sincerely,
Patricia

Johnny Kinal

September 1, 2009

To the Etcheverry Family, My deepest sympathies to all of you. My memories go back to Sam as a player and coach. I was lucky enough to get to know and work with Sam while working as an assistant trainer with the Montreal Alouettes in the late 60's and early 70's. He was a classy gentleman, and will be missed. Thanks for the memories Sam!!!

Joanne Perrier

September 1, 2009

Dear Nancy and family,

I was so saddened to read of your Dad's passing. I have fond memories of him. My sympathies and prayers are with you at this time.

Joanne

Nia Thomas

September 1, 2009

Condolences to the family. Sam was a wonderful person and I will remember him fondly

Joy Courey

September 1, 2009

Dear Sinnika and family,

Our deepest sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you,

Sincerely,
The Courey Family

September 1, 2009

Dear Friends,
The memories I have of Sam is watching the Grey Cup game on T.V. up at Stanstead College with the Etcheverry boys.
May the family find comfort in their time of sorrow.
Sheldon G. Caplan
Stanstead College Alumni

Barbara Watson

September 1, 2009

September 1, 2009
Words seem very meaningless at a time like this, but I just wanted you to know my thoughts are with you all in deepest sympathy.

Barbara Watson

Vic Skripka

September 1, 2009

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Lawrence Glazer

September 1, 2009

My condolences to the Etcheverry family.
Time goes by so quickly!

Malcolm Scott

September 1, 2009

Sam

You gave us such wonderful memories and were a fine gentleman. Thanks for the memories.

Linda Mosdell-Holdbrook

September 1, 2009

I had the pleasure of working with Sam for many years. He was truly a gentleman and I was very saddened to hear of his passing. My deepest sympathy to his family and many friends. Rest in peace Sam.

Lee

September 1, 2009

Good Bye Sam. We all have so many great memories of you.

Keith McClatchie

September 1, 2009

My deepest sympathies to the family. Sam may be gone but not forgotten - I shall treasure those moments I remember at the "Old" McGill Stadium forever.

Susan Gordon

September 1, 2009

Dear Nancy
So saddened to hear about the passing of your Dad. I have many great memories from our Memphremagog years. Thnking of you often.
Much love, Sue xo

Serge Kay

September 1, 2009

My sincere condolences to the family.
Sam was a hero to me while I was growing up in Montreal.

Garry

September 1, 2009

Good-Bye Sam we loved you here in Canada.

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