Charlie Blaquiere passed away in Edam, Saskatchewan on Monday, May 2, 2016 at the age of 90 years. Charlie leaves to mourn his passing: Wife Annette of 57 years; Son, Henri (Mary Jean) Blaquiere and their children: Beth (Ian) Sabraw, Denis (Megan) Blaquiere, Jeffrey Blaquiere and Chris (Jen) Blaquiere; Son Roger (Lisa) Blaquiere and their kids: Jordan (Brittni) Blaquiere, Ashley (Josh) Rafuse, Amber (Rob) Blaquiere, Joel Blaquiere and Jared Blaquiere; Daughter, Joanne (Dwight) Rubisch and their children Reid and Mason Rubisch; and eight great-grandchildren. Charlie was predeceased by his parents Sever and Henriette Blaquiere, son Denis Blaquiere, brother Bert Blaquiere, nephew Danny Blaquiere, father-in-law Gerard Cote, mother-in-law Marie Anne Cote and sisters-in-law Alice Caouette and Betty Cote. The prayer vigil for Charlie was conducted from the Christ the King Roman Catholic Church, Edam Saskatchewan on Thursday, May 5, 2016 at 7:00 PM. The funeral service for Charlie was held at the Edam Community Center, Edam, Saskatchewan on Friday, May 6, 2016 11:00 AM with Father Peter Paase officiating. The eulogy was given by Charles's kids. The organist was Darcy deMontarnal. The readings were given by Beth Sabraw, Ashley Rafuse and Amber Blaquiere. The honorary pallbearers were all of his friends and family and the active pallbearers were, Denis Blaquiere, Chris Blaquiere, Joel Blaquiere, Jared Blaquiere, Jeffrey Blaquiere, Jordan Blaquiere, Reid Rubisch and Mason Rubisch. The interment took place at the Edam Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Lady Minto Senior  Center Edam, Saskatchewan. McCaw Funeral Service Ltd., of Lloydminster, Alberta administered the funeral arrangements. The family would like to thank the Edam Community for cards and food and also to the Edam LMHCC.
