RICHARD CHOUINARD

RICHARD LAURIER CHOUINARD, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, September 21, 2005 at the age of 48 years. Born December 23, 1956 at Arcola, Saskatchewan, he grew up in Gravelbourg where he attended College Mathieu and met Cathy Bellefleur in 1974.  They were married in 1979 and lived in various places including St. Boniface, MB, Osoyoos, BC, and Willow Bunch SK.  They moved to Moose Jaw in 1995 where he was employed at Acklands-Grainger until 2001.  Since early in 2004 he worked for Hallcon, transporting CP Rail crews to various locations.  Richard loved music and TV – for the entertainment, the escape and the educational aspect – he loved to learn new things.  He was an excellent mechanic and enjoyed buying, repairing and selling vehicles with the help of sons Dan and Pierre and son-in-law Randy.  He was a loving father and was always involved in his children’s activities.  Predeceased by his father Omer, step-father Rosario; sisters: Vivian and Isabel (Doug) Anderson and his brother, David.  Richard is survived by his loving wife of twenty-six years, Cathy; children: Roxanne (Randy) Ecker of Regina, Daniel, Pierre (Stephanie) and Monique, mother Edna Wagner of Kelowna, BC, sister Gloria (Gary) Tourigny of Gibsons, BC; brothers Noel (Louise) of Abbotsford, BC, Remi (Tanny) of Edmonton, brother and sister-in-law Bill and Terry Harrison of Kelowna, BC, father and mother-in-law Joe and Eleanor Bellefleur of Fort Qu’Appelle, SK; grandchildren Carrie, Brenna, Alera and Kalli Ecker, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. The Funeral Mass will be Celebrated on Monday, September 26, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. from St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, 1064 3rd Ave. N.W., Moose Jaw.  Father Nicholas Tswumasi will preside. Interment will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. Prayers will be held Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. from the W.J.Jones & Son Funeral Chapel, 106 Athabasca St. E., Moose Jaw.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Saskatchewan Heart & Stroke Foundation, 2360 2nd Ave., Regina, S4R 1A6. In living memory of Richard, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W.J.Jones & Son Funeral Home.   

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Douglas Huber - Regina, SK: I'm so sorry to learn of the passing of Rick. I will always remember the laughter and good times we shared, as you were definitely my favourite in-laws. I pray that you find comfort and solace in the time of your loss. God Bless, and know that you are all in my thoughts. Doug

Michel Lavoie - Ottawa, ON:  Cathy, It is with much sadness that I hear of Chouinee leaving us. Though  it has literally been a lifetime ago, for your kids anyways, that we were all working together at the Cercle Moliere I keep many fond memories. All my best to you and your family. I'm sorry to see him go so soon. Mitch

Robert Martel - Oliver, BC: Since I was more the age of his older brothers and sisters, I really didn't get to know Rick as well as I probably should have - after all, we were first cousins. However, my heart reaches out to Cathy and the children because I lost my dad when he was 49. After many years (since 1968), I think of him every, single day and there is still an empty space in my heart which I am sure his children will experience and feel for the rest of their lives. On behalf of my Mom and I, our most heartfelt sympathy. However, life MUST go on!!!!

R. Skuce: Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Cathy. We will miss seeing Richard out on the street looking under the hood of a car. Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Dot Hicks - Moose Jaw, SK: To Cathy and your family:  I was so sorry to hear of Richard's passing.  He was very special and I know how much he loved you and his family, and how proud he was of all of you.  I always enjoyed his quiet sense of humour and his infectious laugh.  Even though I didn't see him often, whenever we would meet by chance he always had a smile and I was so happy to see him and catch up on how he was doing.  I will miss him as I know you all will.  Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lindsay Morhart: Cathy and family, Know that you have been in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

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