Jean Baptiste Vianney GAUTHIER

Mr. (Jean Baptiste) Vianney Gauthier June 5, 1934 - October 30, 2008 - Peacefully after a lengthy illness Vianney passed away with family at his side. Left to mourn is his wife Evelyn (Larocque) of 27 years, son Bruce, daughters Phyllis (Casey), Cindy, Kim (Jamie), Debbie (John), Sandra (Tim), Sheila (David), his grandchildren, Karlene, Jeremie (Natalie), Christopher, Virginia, Michael, Colin, Ryan, Ashley, Jordan, Amy and greatgrandchild Tyrell, his brother Andrew (Lenore), sisters Agathe and Lucy and sister in law Cecile. Also left to mourn his passing are numerous in-laws in the Burnell and Larocque families, along with many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his first wife Edith(Burnell), his parents, brother Clifford, 3 sisters and other family members. Vianney was born in Giroux, Manitoba. He grew up in the Richer/Labroquerie area before moving to the big city where he attended Provencher School. Most of his life was spent on Hebert St in St. Boniface where he raised his family and was within walking distance from Supercrete where he worked for 43 years. In his spare time he drove taxi for Moores. He was a member of The Native Sons/Fils Natifs, sat on parent council, enjoyed 10 pin bowling, volunteered at a few bingo halls in the St. Boniface area, and enjoyed cottage life in St. Malo for a few years. He also volunteered at Holy Family where he ran errands on a weekly basis. He enjoyed time with his family and looked forward to Sunday brunches with them. We would like to thank Cancer Care Manitoba, Home Care, Palliative Care and Riverview Health Care Center E3 for their care and compassion over the last few years. Special thanks to Dr Choudhury, and nurse Linda at Cancer Care Manitoba. We would also like to acknowledge Vianney’s life long friend Omer Gervais and Father Ron Leger for their caring and visits. Prayers will be held on Sunday, November 2, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. with viewing at 1:30 p.m. at Desjardins Funeral Chapel, 357 Des Meurons Street. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, November 3, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. with viewing at 9:30 a.m. at Holy Family Parish, 778 Archibald Street. Interment to follow at Green Acres Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers donations will be graciously accepted at Cancer Care Manitoba, 675 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9 and Riverview Health Centre Foundation, 1 Morley Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3L 9Z9.