BRIAN ROY ROCHE

Condolences & Memories (10 entries)

• Our deepest condolences to the family. We only just recently were advised of Brian's passing. So very sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Gordon and Valerie Klym (Friends) on: Jan 23, 2024

• Our condolences to you Jeanette and your family. We have been in touch with Christmas cards for sixty-three years. We both had our sons born on the same day at the Women’s Pavilion. May your memories comfort you. - Posted by: Paul and Connie Krawchuk (Friends) on: Dec 03, 2023

• Our condolences to Jeanette, Bruce, Wayne and their families. Brian was an instrumental part of my growing up by spending lots of time on the ‘farm’. I have many, many fond memories of Brian, and the Roche and Davis families and I will cherish those forever. - Posted by: Toni and Darryl Drohomerski (Family Friend) on: Oct 02, 2023

• Sending condolences to you Jeanette, Wayne & family, and Bruce & family. Brian was a very special person in the lives of our family. We had a small farm on Sturgeon Road, which Brian helped my mom with, after our dad had died. As a kid, I remember him dressing as Santa and visiting our house. I also remember one year he was driving a bunch of us kids around the countryside on Halloween. It snowed that night, and we ended up in the ditch; but Brian kept us all calm and laughing until someone came to help us out. Mostly, I remember Brian carrying my mother out of our house, her last trip to the hospital. Brian was a very caring person, I loved spending time with your family, and I’m so sorry to learn of his passing. Maureen (Anderson) Gros Victoria, BC - Posted by: Maureen and Bob Gros (family friends) on: Sep 19, 2023

• My deepest condolences to you all. Always loved our family visits to the farm from Kenora. All of the Roche family, and the Davis family always made it special for us. From horses to cats to combines in the field’s, and of course late nights in the garage that always had lots of memories and let’s just say of there past experience’s. Lol! I remember the smile it used to put on my father’s face and his reminiscing to us all the whole ride home. Rest In Peace Brian. - Posted by: Sandra Peavoy (Davis) (Cousin) on: Sep 19, 2023

• Diane and I offer our sincere condolences to Brian‘s entire family and friends. I knew Brian since the mid to late 60s when he would stop at Starr’s Texaco Restaraunt while driving to and from the north. As a teenager I always envied and admired his humourous storytelling, quick wit and friendly character. When I was hauling heavy equipment for a Low Bed Haulers from 1969 to the early 70s I ran into Brian often on number #6 Highway. On one trip back out of the north I came across Brian and others working at get a truck out of the ditch in winter north of St. Martin near Devils Lake. I had a heavy load and was able to help, but it was Brian‘s lead and know how that got the truck back on the road. I asked him if he knew if Gardewine was hiring at the time and he said he would check into for me and put in a good word. It was only a short time later that he got a hold of me and asked me if I would consider working for him and his brother Ron. I jumped at that idea and appreciated the opportunity as they treated me well…. Thanks Brian and Ron! While driving for Brian and Ron and Hauling Gardewine trailers I got to know Jeanette and young Wayne and Bruce as well as the rest of the family. 30 years later, when I was looking for work again, Bruce gave me that same opportunity, this time driving in the US…. Thanks Brian and Bruce! Brian was a mainstay in the area and was well known and respected throughout the north. RIP Brian, our thoughts are with you and your family. Sincerely, Howard and Diane. - Posted by: Howard and Diane McDonnell (Long time friend) on: Sep 17, 2023

• RIP Brian it was a pleasure trucking with you and Ron back in the day , condolences to all the family and sincere blessings . - Posted by: William [[[ Jerry ]]] Fizell (Old Trucking friend of years gone by . ) on: Sep 16, 2023

• We have known Brian for many years and he has always stopped to talk to us when we saw him anywhere. He and my hubby grew up together as well he was known by my parents. R I P Brian. Our prayers and condolences go out to the family Gail & Roy Douglas - Posted by: gail and roy douglas (friends) on: Sep 16, 2023

• I am sending my deepest condolences to the Roche family. I would like to thank them for helping my mother and father Glen and Katie Tocher in a time of desperation. We lived on the farm across from Brookside cemetery not too far from the Roches for many years. In March of 1959 on Friday the 13th during a huge snow storm, Brian came to help my parents at the young age of 21. He plowed my mother out from the farm in order to get her to the Women’s Pavilion on Notre Dame when she was in a complicated labour with me. Because of his generosity my mother and I survived. - Posted by: Joanne Tocher (Old neighbour ) on: Sep 16, 2023

• My sincere condolences to his family. Brian was a long time customer at Sun Valley Restaurant. For many years Brian played Santa to the children at my restaurant christmas breakfast and was a huge hit. I will always remember Brian as a kind hearted caring man and "Santa". - Posted by: Cheryl Dueck (Owner and Friend) on: Sep 16, 2023