Obituaries

DENISE BLANCHE DEGUELDRE
 
   Peacefully, on Sunday, July 31, 2016 Denise passed away surrounded by family at Riverview Health Centre, at the young age of 70 years.
   Left to cherish Denise’s memory are her loving husband Roger; two children Lisa (Dan) and Rene (Justin); grandson Garrett (Courtney); loving step children Karen (John), Kathy (Patrick), and Johnny (Holly); grandchildren Ryan, Hannah and Maggie; sisters Renee (Jack) and Lucille (Paul); brother Robert; as well as nieces and nephews Cordell, Byron, Sheldon, Danny, Michele, Niki, Carol, Andrea, Lori and Desiree. She will also be remembered by all of Roger’s brothers; sisters; nieces and nephews whom she loved and cared for very deeply. Denise was predeceased by her father and mother Paul and Dorothy Montpetit; loving sister Paulette; and Roger’s mom and dad, Roger and Aline.
   On July 12, 1946 Denise was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She had a passion for her career in bookkeeping. From there she dedicated her life to her family and friends.         
   In her younger years, Denise and her family spent many summers camping and weekend getaways at her sister Renee’s cottage. Her great loves in life were her husband, Roger, children, Lisa and Rene, grandson Garrett, family, and numerous cherished friends. She had a zest for life and nothing kept her down. Denise had a huge heart for her pets, a passion for gardening, and for travelling. She saw Canada from the Atlantic to the Pacific and finally a dream cruise with her family to the Caribbean. She loved her three wheeler Harley Davidson that she enjoyed to the fullest for years, riding into the sunsets with her very close girlfriends that she loved very much. Denise and Roger retired to Ashern, Manitoba where she built great and lasting friendships. She spent many years giving back to the community and making life a lot easier for so many in Ashern
   In compliance with Denise’s wishes a private family Interment will be held at a later date.
   The family would like to extend their greatest of thanks and appreciation to all of the wonderful team members at Riverview for their warm and gentle care they bestowed to our beautiful Denise.
   In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Winnipeg Humane Society 45 Hurst Way, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 0R3.
   Wojcik’s Funeral Chapels & Crematoriums, Winnipeg, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204.897.4665 www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
 
                              To Those I Love and Those Who Loved Me
 
When I am gone, release me, let me go…
I have so many things to see and do.
You mustn’t tie yourself to me with tears;
Be happy that we had so many years.
 
I gave to you my love, you can only guess
How much you gave to me in happiness.
I thank you for the love you each have shown,
But now it’s time I traveled on alone.
 
So grieve a while for me if grieve you must;
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
It’s only for a while that we must part,
So bless the memories within your heart.
 
I won’t be far away, for life goes on;
So if you need me, call and I will come,
Though you can’t see me or touch me,
I’ll be near
And if you listen with your heart, you’ll hear,
All of my love around you soft and clear.
 
And then, when you must come this way alone,
I’ll greet you with a smile and say,
“Welcome Home.”