JEANINE ELAINE COURCHENE

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JEANINE ELAINE COURCHENE Red Star Woman June 9, 1952 - June 24, 2012 Wake services began at her home House V8 South Shore in Fort Alexander on June 26, 2012. Funeral services will be held at the St. Alexander Roman Catholic Church on Friday, June 29, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. Funeral arrangements entrusted to; Rock Fontaine Funeral Director Honour-Respect-Dignity In Winnipeg 223-2576 or toll free 1(866)499-2601
Publish Date: Jun 28, 2012

JEANINE ELAINE COURCHENE Red Star Woman June 9, 1952 - June 24, 2012 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Aunty, Sister-in-law, Cousin and faithful friend. She passed into the spirit world and into the arms of her deceased loved ones on June 24, 2012 at the Health Science Centre. Our mother Elaine passed after battling cancer she fought a good fight and inspired her children and grandchildren to face life with hope, love and drive. She experienced many heartaches and losses in her life that drove her to seek a solid refuge in her remaining family and friends. Their unending love and support showed she was valued and admired in the community of Sagkeeng. Our mother was a life skills facilitator and then became chief financial officer for the Sagkeeng Human Resource Centre. She was hard working, driven and committed to the betterment of the community through social programs and volunteering. Elaine loved socializing and could often be found on her favourite machine at the Sagkeeng VLT's. Her spirit and commitment to the community will live on in the hearts and minds of her family, friends and large extended circle of family and friends. In her loving memory she leaves behind her daughters, Casey (Gary), Quincy and her grandchildren: Kelsey (Angel), Deni (Destiny L), Destiny, Seth, Lois, Lani, Teran, Neziah. Her beloved mother Lena Houston, sisters: Karen (Langford) Guimond, Jocelyn (Michelle), Deidre (Len) Chavez, Penny (Curtis) Walker. Bother Ronald (Lorraine) Houston. Elaine was predeceased by her loving husband Amil, her son Emile and daughter Lori. Also her sister Ardith Houston and father Alexander Houston. Wake services will be held at her home House V8 South Shore in Fort Alexander. They will start June 26, 2012. Funeral services will be held at the St. Alexander Roman Catholic Church on June 29, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. The Pallbearers will be Kelsey Courchene, Deni Courchene, Quinn Guimond, Kirk Courchene, Clayton Courchene and Lyle Guimond. Honorary pallbearers are: Teran, Seth, Lois, Destiny, Neziah and Lani. The family would like to especially thank Evelyn Lapensee for standing by our mother and being her valued support through the most difficult times in her life and all the numerous family members who supported her throughout her life. Funeral arrangements entrusted to; Rock Fontaine Funeral Director Honour-Respect-Dignity In Winnipeg 223-2576 or toll free 1(866)499-2601
Publish Date: Jun 28, 2012

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 28, 2012