Garnet Sr. DESJARLAIS

Garnet Desjarlais, Sr. Passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, January 30, 2005, surrounded by family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Maurice and Bella Desjarlais; brothers Sam, Leslie and Maurice; sisters Darlene and Evelyn. He is survived by his wife Arlene; children Garnet Jr. (Rebecca); Loretta (Bernie), Marcy (Nick), Jeff (Lisa); special family friend Punky; cherished grandson Michael; granddaughter Syrena; step grandson Jordan; brothers John (Pearl) of Scanterbury, Ernest Melvin (Sylvia) of Winnipeg; sisters-in-law Mildred, Lena and Irene; numerous nieces and nephews. Garnet was born in Selkirk, Manitoba, growing up in Scanterbury, Manitoba and later moved to Winnipeg. He will be dearly missed by all those that knew him. Wake service will be held on Wednesday, February 2 from 6 p.m. - 12 midnight at Knysh Funeral Chapel 1020 Main Street. Wake services will continue on Thursday, February 3, at 7:30 p.m. and Friday, February 4, 2005 at the Scanterbury Community Hall. Funeral service will follow Saturday, February 5 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hall. Interment to follow. Active pallbearers will be Bernie Thompson, Nick Raven, Kevin McIvor, Earl Desjarlais Jr., Gary Desjarlais, Donny Desjarlais. Honorary pallbearers will be Charlie Rudolph, Graham Smith, Orton Desjarlais, Perry Willman, Frank Starr, Alf Flat Foot, Red Ducharme. In tears we saw you sinking, We watched you fade away, You suffered much in silence, You fought so hard to stay, You faced your task with courage, Your spirit did not bend, but still you kept on fighting, until the very end. God saw you getting tired, When a cure was not to be, So He put His arms around you, And whispered “Come with me” So when we saw you sleeping, So peaceful, free from pain, We could not wish you back, to suffer that gain. Knysh Funeral Chapel 1020 Main St. 582-0973 Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolence at www.obituariestoday.com If you wish to send flowers online please visit Flowers Canada As published in the WINNIPEG SUN