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BENOIT (BENNY) FRANCOIS JOSEPH SOUYRI
Born: Jun 07, 1942
Date of Passing: Mar 25, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryBENOIT (BENNY) FRANCOIS JOSEPH SOUYRI It is with deep sadness the we announce the passing of Benny on March 25, 2013. Benny was born June 7, 1942 in Dunrea Manitoba to Gilberte (nee Légaré) and Joseph Souyri. He lived in Dunrea until moving to Winnipeg to start work after graduation and he treasured the memories of the wonderful childhood he had being raised in a small rural town. It was in this vibrant and supportive community Benny forged amazing friendships that sustained him until his final days. Benny had an entrepreneurial spirit and during his life had a number of diverse careers but it was his love of and skill in the culinary field where he excelled. Benny worked as a chef on the DEW line for 25 years and his family and friends benefited from countless parties and events he hosted. His joie de vivre, generosity and hospitality are legendary. Benny was a proud member of the Knights of Columbus, Fourth Degree, a trustee of the DEW Line Trust and throughout his life volunteered and supported many worthy charities and causes. Benny is survived by his long time fiancé Glynis (Black), his devoted sister Jo-Anne Souyri, sister Joyce (Tervoort) and brother-in- law Frank, nephew Bruce (Debbie) and their children Meghan Derek and Brittany, nephew Douglas and nephew Randy and his daughters Cee Jay and Nicole. He is also survived by several aunts and numerous cousins across Canada and in France. He was predeceased by his parents Gilberte (Jill) and Joe Souyri and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Active pallbearers will be Bruce Tervoort, Marcel Boulet, Edouard Boulet, George Légaré, Paul Carney and Daniel Boulet. Honorary pallbearers will be Laurent Bisson, Peter Carney, Paul R. Boulet, Gerry Rochon, Douglas Tervoort, Randy Tervoort, Ammanuel (Manny) Barnabas and Vladimir Pekulas. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, April 1 at 12:00 noon at St. Felix de Valois Roman Catholic Church in Dunrea, MB with Father Barry Schoonbaert officiating. Viewing will take place one hour prior to Mass. The interment of ashes to follow at a later date. Donations in memory of Benny may be made to the Trappist Monks; Box 310 Holland, Manitoba R0G 0X0. Messages of Condolence may be made online at www.wheatlandfs.com. Benny you were the sunshine of our lives, and the wind beneath our wings. We will love you and miss you forever. Your two favourite girls, Glynis and Jo-Anne. Killarney & Boissevain Funeral Home Ltd. (204) 523-7791 www.wheatlandfs.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 01, 2013
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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Glynis, So sorry to hear of your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: Pauline, Richard, David, Brigitte & Gerald (Your Country Fest Home) on: Apr 05, 2013
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Benny will be missed by many, my parents (Basil & Inez Spurrill) as well as myself. May he rest in peace. He was a wonderful man, I'll never forget his pig roasts in Dunrea! - Posted by: Caroline McConnell nee Spurrill (Acquaintance) on: Apr 02, 2013
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Jo-Anne and Glynis I am so sorry to read of the loss of your loved. May God comfort the two of you at this difficult time. - Posted by: Christine Y. (Former MTS employee and fellow Grant Park Plaza shopper) on: Apr 01, 2013
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Hearing how caring Jo-Anne is and knowing of her good work from others, not being able to attend Benny's funeral, let me just mention I noticed in words about Benny that he worked 25 years with the DEW line and his passion was being a Chef. I can mention that both in the late 60's and then later 70's I was involved in the supply and operations of the DEW line. I might have even met Benny back then (just met only Jo-Anne briefly lately), but one thing for sure, the word I heard from numerous sources, many times back then was "get to the DEW line for their food is fantastic". It is these un-sung heroes like Benny that did so very much for us in many ways that we hear so little about, so often. If I kept hearing of the cooking at the DEW line I can now see who contributed to something that was extremely important to each Canadian and seldom known. The Canadian and US service men and women serving DEW line played a vital role while being extremely isolated and good and tasty food would have been far more important to them than one might even imagine. Benny - thanks for a job well done - honour to you ! My sincere condolences to Jo-Anne and all close friends and family. George - Posted by: George S. Osicki (Jo-Anne's parish acquaintance) on: Apr 01, 2013