Obituary for Laurel Blais
Surrounded with immense love and compassion from his family, Laurel Blais, our rock, suddenly but peacefully passed away on October 29th, 2022, at the age of 80 years, at the health sciences Centre. He was never alone for a moment.
Laurel is survived by his wife Kim, his children Yvette (Ron), Denis, Eddy (Lisa), Cherie (Warren), Suzy (Derek), Faith, step-children Jon, Justin, Shalini, beloved grandchildren, Kyle (Sarah), Desiree (Brock), Crystal (Gordie), Bailey, Jared (Alana), Halle, Zach (Sara), Terry, Max, Jaden, Lara, Gage (Hailie), Tawney (Tony), Taina, Brandon (Janessa), Sierra (Justin), and great grandchildren, Preston, Hudson, Jem, Paisley, Brinley, Adam, Thomas, Dylan, Evangeline, Cooper, Staley, Kiah, Xyla, Olivia, and Katie. Brother Lynn, sisters Berthe, Jacynthe (Ernie), Anne, Louise (Yvon), Jacqueline (Maurice), and many other relatives. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 49 years Eileen Blais (nee Sloane), parents Francois and Aline, brother Jerry, sisters Olga, Rose, Therese, Nicole, brothers-in-law sisters-in-law, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Laurel was born on august 21st, 1942 in Winnipeg. He lived in St. Laurent almost his entire life. He married Eileen in 1963 after they met at a rodeo in Oak Point. They built a house in St. Laurent where they raised their 5 kids.
Laurel was known for being a horseman, heavy equipment operator, the biggest teaser and building anything he needed especially his beautiful buggies and wagons, yes, he needed those. And, of course he would build anything anyone else needed and when he built something, it was built to last.
He made the best denver sandwiches and homemade soup and anyone who stopped by had to eat even if they weren’t hungry. Being generous came easy to him he helped anyone as much as he could, he always said “it’s just money”.
Our dad loved history and we would sit for many hours and listen to him tell us about our family and stories of the old days.
He loved many and many loved him, he leaves a legacy behind and all his teachings and advice that we will take with us as we continue on without him. He will be beating in our hearts forever.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 5th, 2022, at the St. Laurent Roman Catholic Church at 11:00 am, prayers at 10:30 am.
In lieu of flowers, if so desired, donations may be made to thebarefootranch.com horse rescue.
Laurel is survived by his wife Kim, his children Yvette (Ron), Denis, Eddy (Lisa), Cherie (Warren), Suzy (Derek), Faith, step-children Jon, Justin, Shalini, beloved grandchildren, Kyle (Sarah), Desiree (Brock), Crystal (Gordie), Bailey, Jared (Alana), Halle, Zach (Sara), Terry, Max, Jaden, Lara, Gage (Hailie), Tawney (Tony), Taina, Brandon (Janessa), Sierra (Justin), and great grandchildren, Preston, Hudson, Jem, Paisley, Brinley, Adam, Thomas, Dylan, Evangeline, Cooper, Staley, Kiah, Xyla, Olivia, and Katie. Brother Lynn, sisters Berthe, Jacynthe (Ernie), Anne, Louise (Yvon), Jacqueline (Maurice), and many other relatives. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 49 years Eileen Blais (nee Sloane), parents Francois and Aline, brother Jerry, sisters Olga, Rose, Therese, Nicole, brothers-in-law sisters-in-law, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Laurel was born on august 21st, 1942 in Winnipeg. He lived in St. Laurent almost his entire life. He married Eileen in 1963 after they met at a rodeo in Oak Point. They built a house in St. Laurent where they raised their 5 kids.
Laurel was known for being a horseman, heavy equipment operator, the biggest teaser and building anything he needed especially his beautiful buggies and wagons, yes, he needed those. And, of course he would build anything anyone else needed and when he built something, it was built to last.
He made the best denver sandwiches and homemade soup and anyone who stopped by had to eat even if they weren’t hungry. Being generous came easy to him he helped anyone as much as he could, he always said “it’s just money”.
Our dad loved history and we would sit for many hours and listen to him tell us about our family and stories of the old days.
He loved many and many loved him, he leaves a legacy behind and all his teachings and advice that we will take with us as we continue on without him. He will be beating in our hearts forever.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 5th, 2022, at the St. Laurent Roman Catholic Church at 11:00 am, prayers at 10:30 am.
In lieu of flowers, if so desired, donations may be made to thebarefootranch.com horse rescue.