Rheal DELAURIER

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DELAURIER: It is with tremendous sadness that the family announces the passing of Rheal Delaurier, on Sunday, January 12, 2014 following a courageous and determined battle against Acute Myeloid Leukemia, at the age of 45 years. Rheal will be forever remembered and loved by his beloved wife Sheila, his cherished daughters Jenna and Kaelyn of Brandon, his parents Lionel and Paulette Delaurier of Ste. Rose du Lac, his siblings Colette (Vern) of Winnipeg, Joel (Stephanie) of Reykjavik, Lorette of Brandon, his in-laws Robert and Yvette Beheyt of Ste. Rose du Lac, his sister-in-law Karen of Brandon, his niece and nephews Deagan, Melissa, Justin, Daenen and Jack, as well numerous aunts, uncles, extended family and many friends. A Celebration of Rheal’s Life will be held at the McDiarmid Drive Alliance Church, 635 McDiarmid Drive, Brandon, on Thursday, January 16, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. A private family interment will follow at Rosewood Memorial Gardens. Flowers are gratefully declined. Should friends so desire, please consider making a donation in memory of Rheal to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Avenue, Room ON1160, Winnipeg, MB, R3E 0V9, or to the GD6 “Leukemia Care Ward,” Patient Comfort Trust Fund, c/o Health Services Centre Foundation, 820 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, MB, R3A 1R9. In the course of his treatment, Rheal required many blood transfusions. If you are able, please consider donating blood to your local Canadian Blood Services in memory of Rheal and give someone the gift of life. Complete obituary information to follow. Messages of condolence may be placed at www.brockiedonovan.com.

As published in Brandon Sun on Jan 14, 2014