KENNETH BLAINE BEAULIEU

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KENNETH BLAINE BEAULIEU We are very sorry to announce the sudden passing of our beloved son, Blaine Beaulieu, age 21 years, on February 11, 2006. Blaine was born in Portage la Prairie on March 12, 1984 to Marilyn Beaulieu (nee Houle) and Kenneth Beaulieu. He leaves to mourn his passing his brothers, Andrew (Janice), Elgin (Stephanie), and Kendall, nephews Teegan, Seth, Sebastian, and niece Shailyn. He also leaves to mourn his maternal grandmother, Flora Beaulieu, grandfather, Solomon Houle, great-grandmother Edna Richard, and his God parents, Eileen and William Roulette. He was predeceased by his maternal grandmother, Gladys Houle (nee Mousseau), paternal grandfather, Elmer Beaulieu, great-grandfather, Laurent Richard, and an uncle, Clifford Houle (Chaboy). Blaine was dearly loved and will be very sadly missed by all his extended family, (uncles, aunts, and cousins) and a great many friends and fans. His greatest love next to his family, was hockey, and his proudest achievements were the awards he received as a hockey player. He attended school at Sandy Bay School, Sagkeeng, and in Regina. He was first drafted at the age of 15 years to the Regina Pats in Regina. This early career started him on his hockey journey to many places and to making many friends along the way. These friendships extended across all ages. He was a handsome, vibrant young man with exceptional athletic talent. He was a gifted hockey player who loved the game and celebrated victories, from the smallest to the biggest. He did so with his friends and hockey buddies. At Blaine's untimely passing, he leaves to mourn his hockey teammates, the Long Plains Fire. A wake service will be held daily on February 13, 14, and 15 in Sandy Bay at the residence of Marilyn Beaulieu. Prayers will be conducted in the evening at the home. Blaine's favourite breakfast will be served from 7:00 - 10:00 a.m. on February 16 at the residence. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 16 at 2:00 p.m. at the Sandy Bay Complex with viewing taking place at 12:00 noon. Interment at Sandy Bay Cemetery will be followed by a light lunch at Marilyn Beaulieu's residence. The family extends their most sincere thanks and appreciation to all the family, friends and hockey buddies who have helped and supported them during this difficult time and tragic loss. Sincerest gratitude to Sandy Bay First Nation, Long Plain First Nation, Manual Spence Family and other numerous community members for their generous contributions. Pallbearers are J.J. Roulette, Ivan Roulette, Nicki Roulette, Shawn Billy, Jamie Houle and Terry Spence. All past and present hockey teammates and coaches are considered honourary pallbearers. (Central Plains Capitals, Gladstone Lakers, Long Plains Fire, Mississauga Ice Dogs, Norway House Northstars, Parkland Rangers, Regina Pats, Sandy Bay Stars, Sandy Bay Magnums, Sandy Bay Feathermen Jrs., Sandy Bay Satellite, Southeast Blades, Summer Hawks, and Waywayseecappo Wolverines). Clarke's Funeral Home, Gladstone in care of arrangements. Messages of condolence may be sent by visiting our website at www.clarkesfuneralhome.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 15, 2006