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ROLAND J. LAVALLEE
Date of Passing: May 23, 2025
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryROLAND J. LAVALLEE
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Roland (Rolly) on May 23, 2025.
He leaves to mourn his children, Debbie, Dale (Shannon) and Shaun; his grandchildren, Rena, Marque (Janessa), Mathieu (Kylie), Ian (Paula); his great-grandchildren, Isla and Finley; his brothers, Gerald, Gilles (Lucille), Claude (Suzanne) and many nieces, nephews, cousins and in-law family.
He is predeceased by his parents, Rene and Marie-Ange; his beloved wife Mona; his son Norman and his sister Estelle.
The Celebration of Life will be held at St. Hyacinth Catholic Church in La Salle, MB on June 7, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. with a reception to follow at the community centre in La Salle
In lieu of flowers, a donation in Dad's name to the St. Boniface Hospital palliative Care Unit.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 31, 2025
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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My condolences to Rolly's family. Rolly always talked about his family in a proud and loving manner. I got to know Rolly through my work at SCE LifeWorks when I was first starting my career and he was always a welcoming, engaging and authentic person. My sincerest sympathies. - Posted by: Colleen Isfeld (Knew through his connection with SCE LifeWorks) on: Jun 02, 2025
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Our deepest condolences to the Lavallee Family. Rolly was a wonderful, very active associate lifetime member of the Canadian Culinary Federation and one of the few guiding lights constantly promoting the Culinary arts not only in Manitoba but worldwide. In 1985 Rolly was instrumental in introducing the Cook-Trade Red Seal to Manitoba -1984-1988 in sending our first Culinary Team (Team Manitoba) to Frankfurt, Germany followed in 1992 by Red River College first ever Canada's National student Team. L'equipe national d'etudiants de la FCCC. we dearly miss you - Posted by: Jörn Reimers (Hospitality industry Colleague) on: Jun 02, 2025
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My condolences to Rollie's family. Rollie and I sat together on the Highway Traffic board for the province on Manitoba. Always a great visit and many chuckles with this wonderful man. At Christmas he always brought Brandy beans which I now carry on that tradition. Rest in peace pepere. Sincerely, Danette Van Cauwenberghe Deloraine, Mb - Posted by: Danette VanCauwenberghe (friend) on: Jun 02, 2025
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My deepest condolences to the Lavallee family 💜 Rest in Peace 🙏 - Posted by: Eva Fuerst (Matthieu aunt) on: Jun 01, 2025
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Doug and I are so sorry for your loss. Our sympathy and prayers are with all of you. Louise hardy - Posted by: Louise and Doug Hardy (Cousin) on: May 31, 2025
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Rolly has top drawer, had a laugh that was one of a kind, he did lots for our culinary and Hospitality industry. And man did he know everyone. We are very saddened of your loss, he will be remember as a man how cared and loved food. Our condolences from my family, the culinary family and the Canada Culinary federation of Winnipeg MB - Posted by: Peter Ecker (Chef friend) on: May 31, 2025