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RENE GASTON ROELAND

Born: Jan 13, 1931

Date of Passing: Feb 23, 2015

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RENE GASTON ROELAND Rene passed away peacefully at the St. Boniface Hospital on Monday, February 23, 2015 after a brief battle with cancer. Left to cherish his memory are his children: Sheila (Grant), Diane (Ron), Marcel (Laurie), and Brenda (Glen); grandchildren: Barrett (Jessica), Amanda (David), Ashley, Shane, Danielle (Shaun), Kylie, Paul and Braeden; great-grandchildren: Logan, Nevaeh, Sophie, and Easton, and a very special lady friend, Della and her family. He will also be missed by his siblings Frank, Caesar (Jean), Angele, Rachel, Regina, Laurent, and numerous nieces and nephews. Rene was predeceased by his grandson Bruce, his sister-in-law Noella, and his brothers-in-law Gaston and Gerald. Dad was born January 13, 1931 in Somerset, MB. The family moved from Somerset to Oak Bluff and finally settled on Dawson Road in Navin, MB. Dad was a grain and dairy farmer for many years. In the 1970s, after giving up the dairy farming, he moved to Plessis Road. Dad continued to grain farm and also started driving school bus, which he enjoyed very much. Most of all, Dad enjoyed being a volunteer and board member with the Belgian Club and Belgian Veterans Branch #107. Whether it be playing Santa for the kids, volunteering for Kermis Week, marching in Parades, bingo nights, playing cards or just sitting at the "BS" table and talking with friends. Dad shared lots of good times with family and friends. In keeping with Rene's wishes a funeral service celebrating his life will be held on Friday, February 27, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. in the Holy Family Church, 778 Archibald Street with viewing one hour prior. In lieu of flowers, donations in Rene's memory may be made to the Belgian Veterans Branch #107 or to CancerCare Manitoba. The Coutu Family in care of arrangements: E.J. COUTU & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 680 Archibald Street 204-253-5086 ejcoutu.com
Publish Date: Feb 26, 2015

RENE GASTON ROELAND It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Rene Roeland on Monday, February 23, 2015 at the St. Boniface Hospital at the age of 84 years. In keeping with Rene's wishes a funeral service celebrating his life will be held on Friday, February 27 at 1:00 p.m. in the Holy Family Church, 778 Archibald Street with viewing one hour prior to the service. A longer obituary will follow in Thursday's edition. E.J. COUTU & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 680 Archibald Street 204-253-5086
Publish Date: Feb 25, 2015

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 26, 2015

Condolences & Memories (19 entries)

  • Our deepest condolences to the Roeland family. Rene was a great and friendly neighbor. Frequently he would drive by and always give you a wave. Rest in Peace Rene. Joy and Arne are waiting to play barouche. - Posted by: Curtis Baumann and Family (Old neighbor) on: Mar 01, 2015

  • Marcel, Laurie and family, so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Sincerest sympathy from our family. - Posted by: Alfred and Marion Haacke () on: Feb 28, 2015

  • Romanie and Theophiel D'Hoore were your parents' good friend when they lived in the StLéon/Somerset area and later when they moved to the 'city'. Time has regrettably come between the close personal associations but memories live on in the older D'Hoore descendants, me being the last one. May you rest in peace, and say Hello to my Gramma and Papa D'Hoore, George and Camiel. Our most sincere sympathies to your family. - Posted by: Ilene Thevenot (Cherished memories) on: Feb 27, 2015

  • My sincere sympathy to all of the Roeland family and Della. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this difficult time, Sorry I was unable to attend the funeral. May God bless you all. - Posted by: Doreen Geirnaert (Cousin by my dad side, Ceasar Van De Kerckhove) on: Feb 27, 2015

  • Our condolences to the Roeland family. Rene always had a friendly hello and a smile for us when we met at the Belgian Club. He would ask me to bake honey cakes for him. - Posted by: Maria (Gheeraert) and Doug Mathieson (Family friend) on: Feb 27, 2015

  • My dear brother Rene, will be sadly missed by me and his family. I'll miss when visiting family in Winnipeg, my comfy bed and tasty meals. Death came quickly for you, but now you have no more pain and suffering, and you're in heaven, where according to our Pope in Rome, even doggies go to heaven. B.S. - Posted by: Regina Henderson (nee Roeland (Rene was my brother, whom I always felt welcome to stay with him in his trailer. I'm thinking of y) on: Feb 27, 2015

  • We will always remember Rene's dancing with audience members before and after the Folklorama shows. - Posted by: Jim and Rena Parker (Friends) on: Feb 27, 2015

  • Our sincere condolences to the Roeland family. We have very found memories of Rene. He will be remembered for his friendship, his sense of humour and his dedication and service to the projects he undertook. We have always appreciated his involvement with the Belgian Club and the Belgian veterans which were dear to his heart. Rene you were a true friend. - Posted by: Jean-Marie and Louisette De Clercq (Friends) on: Feb 27, 2015

  • Our deepest condolences to the Roeland family, Della and Belgian Legion Branch #107. I know he will be sorely missed by all who knew him. He always had a smile and a joke. Every time he came into our branch he would say "I just came in from BC", everyone though he meant he had gone on a holiday, then he would laugh and say "No, the Belgian Club.....BC". One of a kind! RIP Rene. - Posted by: Bette & Roy Vance (Friend ) on: Feb 27, 2015

  • Sorry to hear of your passing my friend. I worked the Belgian Club in the early 90s and Rene was such a fun loving man who had such a great sense of humor. Was a pleasure to know you and call you friend. RIP till we meet again. - Posted by: yvette leclerc (friend) on: Feb 27, 2015

  • Remi often remembers the good times in earlier years when they were young and is sad to know of his passing. Our thoughts are with all of his family. - Posted by: Remi and Nancy Beernaerts, Victoria, BC (Cousin) on: Feb 26, 2015

  • Rest in peace Rene, enjoyed his stories and his experiences, always a soft voice and will be missed. - Posted by: Marcel Lesage (Belgian Club Member) on: Feb 26, 2015

  • Rene was a good friend of my dad (Frank De Vriendt). My condolences to the Roeland family & to Della. - Posted by: Rita (nee De Vriendt) (friend of family) on: Feb 26, 2015

  • Rene, as well as his brothers and sisters were friends of both of my parents, Mary and Andre Kesteloot. We were so sorry to hear of his death. I remember him as being friendly and his smiling face will be missed at the Belgian Club. - Posted by: Donna Anderson (Kesteloot) (friend of the family) on: Feb 26, 2015

  • Our condolences to Della and the family. We will miss his sense of humour and his laughter at the Club. - Posted by: Jim and Lou Daeninck (Friends) on: Feb 26, 2015

  • Condolences to the Roeland family. Rene was a friendly soul and long time neighbour. - Posted by: Rina De Meyer () on: Feb 26, 2015

  • So sorry for your loss. Always enjoyed my conversations with Rene. Will miss him. - Posted by: Maurice and Lois Levasseur () on: Feb 26, 2015

  • Rene was a great person, uncle friendly with a good sense of humour, he will be greatly missed. Used to spend my summer holiday there. Love Raymond - Posted by: Ray Roeland (Nephew) on: Feb 25, 2015

  • My condolences to the whole family. Every time I would bump into Rene he always had a smile on his face and a joke to share, (some not to funny) he will truly be missed by all. - Posted by: Brian Blahut (Friend) on: Feb 25, 2015

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