EDOUARD HAMONIC

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EDOUARD HAMONIC It is with heavy hearts that we announce that on June 15, 2015, Edouard Hamonic has left us to find his place among the angels and in the company of his sons. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years Rolande (Marcotte); his two daughters, Michelle (Léo) Gosselin and Claude Hamonic; grandchildren Nadine (Doug), Léo Jr. (Jenna), Jude (Stephanie), Aaron (Kelsie), Zachary, and Jasmyn (Matthew); great-grandchildren Noah, Brenna, Braeden, Matthew, Naomi, Jude-Théo, Camille; and Gerald's family; as well as his brothers Marcel (Janet), Jean Jr., and sisters Rolande, Thérèse (Léo), and Beatrice (Gaétan); and a large and loving extended family. Edouard was pre-deceased by his sons Edouard Jr. and Gérald as well as his brothers Robert, Léon, Eugène, and sister Cécile; and parents Jean and Léontine (LeDortz). Edouard was born on August 22, 1929, in Assiniboia, SK. He moved to Manitoba with his family in 1933, later leaving school to work on the family farm in Dufrost. He and two of his brothers took over the farm and worked it together for 28 years, and Ed subsequently took it over and expanded it with his two sons. On September 4, 1952, he married Rolande Marcotte and together they set up their home a stone's throw from the parish church of Saint-Malo where they lived, raised their four children, and hosted Sunday brunch for the whole family on a weekly basis. They lived there together for over 50 years until their move to the Chalet Malouin, the St. Malo retirement home which had been their brainchild back in 1971. The farming life was a difficult one, but nothing would prove more difficult to overcome than the tragedies that struck first in 1994 and then again in 2000, when a proud and loving father lost his sons Edouard Jr. and Gérald, both much too soon. Through prayer, the grace of Jesus Christ and the support of family, friends, and the community, Ed and Rolande were able to carry on, but the holes left in their hearts never healed. Mon vieux, Dad, Pépère, Pépère-pépère, you showed us the importance of strength of character and a steadfast work ethic. Your love for those around you and your strong family values have left a lasting mark. You have been so strong and resilient; your journey in this world comes peacefully to a close. The Lord has blessed you and kept you; now His face shines upon you and gives you peace. We all love you so very much and will forever keep you in our hearts. A special thank you to the staff at Le Repos Jolys for their patience and gentleness, making dad's parting a comfortable and peaceful one. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations can be made to the Catholic School of Evangelization, P.O. Box 570, St. Malo, MB, R0A 1T0. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2015 at the St. Malo Roman Catholic Church. Interment to follow in the Parish Cemetery. LECLAIRE BROTHERS in care of arrangements, 204-775-2220

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 17, 2015