Keith Rogers

Keith Rogers

Keith Rogers Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 20, 2010.
KEITH EDWARD ROGERS Keith, age 66, passed away at Battlefords Union Hospital with his family by his side on Saturday, July 17, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer. The Prayers will be held on Wednesday evening, July 21 at 7:30 pm at Notre Dame Church presided by Brother Charles Gareau. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, July 22 at 11:00 a.m. at Notre Dame De Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, 1202 104th St., North Battleford, SK with by Father Gerard Legaspi Celebrant. Keith Edward Rogers is survived by his wife of 42 years, Yvonne. His children: Glenn (Lorenda) of Weyburn, SK; Dean (Suzanne) of Ottawa, ON; Rachelle (Kornel) Irvine of Warman, SK; Scott (Marla) of Saskatoon, SK; and Lisa of North Battleford, SK. His grand-children: Talisha, Brendan and Erin Rogers; Elyse and Sasha Rogers; and Brody and Ryan Irvine. His siblings: Barry (Glennda) Rogers of Regina, SK and Corla (Randy) McGillivray of Saskatoon, SK. His sisters-in-law: Barbara Rogers of Medicine Hat, AB; Liz Rogers of Saskatoon, SK; Helene (Peter) Schaan of Young, SK; Anita (Terry) Smith of Moose Jaw, SK; Louise (Larry) Schaan of Saskatoon, SK. His brothers-inlaw: Emile (Peggy) Grenier of Marcelin, SK; Roland Grenier of Marcelin, SK; and Normand Grenier of Duck Lake, SK and his aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Keith is pre-deceased by: His parents: Doris and Ernest Rogers; His brothers: Richard Rogers and Blaire Rogers; His nephew Jeff Quinney and niece Leanne Rogers; His parents-in-law: Simon and Marguerite Grenier; His brother-in-law: Victor Grenier. The family expresses a special thanks to the caregivers at the palliative care unit of Battlefords Union Hospital and to all those people who have made Keith's passing so much easier. Donations may be made to the Saskatoon Cancer Centre at 20 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 4H4 or to the Notre Dame Catholic Church Building Fund at 1201-105th Street, North Battleford, SK S9A 1S8 or to a charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements are entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service (446-4200).

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Jim and Gerri Piper

July 26, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you Yvonne and the rest of your family. I went to school with Keith in Elrose and graduated with him and great times together. We would also see Keith when we went to visit in Eston and that my wife Gerri her parents Nick and Ida Antony thought highly of Keith.

Dwayne & Sylvia Lepage

July 21, 2010

Dear Yvonne, Glenn, Dean, Rachelle, Scott & Lisa and all your families
May God bless you during this very difficult time. Our prayers are with you.

July 21, 2010

So sorry to hear of Keith's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you Yvonne and the rest of your family. I went to school with Keith and we graduated from high school in Elrose. Had a lot of great times with him.
John and Helen Foreman, Oliver. B.C.

Class of 78

July 21, 2010

Our sympathy on Mr. Rogers passing from the class of 1978 of Eston High. He will forever be remembered for our grade 6 year when we preformed our unforgettable 6R Special. Wonderful memories, thanks from all of us. God Bless

Paul and Genny Hudec

July 21, 2010

Dear Yvonne and Family. It was with great sorrow that we learned of Keith's passing. We feel very blessed to have known Keith and we have MANY joyful memories of our visits with you and Keith, especially surrounded by his beautiful garden. Paul will always be grateful for Keith's friendship and mentorship as he began his teaching career. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Paulette & Cy Gaudet

July 21, 2010

Our sincere sympathies to you, Yvonne and your family! Our hearts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time.

Elena, Rod and Vanessa Goobie

July 21, 2010

Dean and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Let us know if there is anything we can do for you.

July 21, 2010

Our sincere sympathies. We are thinking of you and you are in our prayers.
Irene Bisson

Cindy Mullis (Warren)

July 20, 2010

Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family during this sad time. Keith was my Grade 6 teacher in Eston and I really enjoyed him as a teacher & friend. He will be very much missed.

Leanne Riel MacGregor

July 20, 2010

Rachelle, Yvonne and Family - Our thought are with you. I will always remember Kieth fondly - he was always kind and patient with us teenagers.

Sylvette and Alfred Wandler

July 20, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during these tough times. Sincere sympathies to you Yvonne and your family from Sylvette and Alfred Wandler's family.

Louise & Larry Schaan

July 20, 2010

Keith will very much missed but never forgotten by all of us in his extended family. His humour, his laugh, his stories, his advice and his love for us, will all be missed at our family get-togethers. We love you Yvonne and we love your family, we are so sorry for your loss. Love Louise & Larry

Shawla Banga

July 20, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are will you all in these toughest of times.

July 20, 2010

Nos plus sincères condoléances. Our hearts go out to the family at this time and in the days ahead.
Dean's colleagues at the Trade and Apprenticeship Division

July 20, 2010

Our sympathies to you Yvonne and your family. You are in our prayers. Marc, Angela, Mathieu and Joel Grimard.

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