³¢´¡µþµþÉ - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Réne Augustine Labbé, late of North Battleford, on January 17, 2013 at the age of 86 years. Réne was born on December 12, 1926 at North Battleford, SK. Réne is survived by his loving children: Debbie, David (Audrey), Laurie, Lynn, Dana, Larry, and Bryan; his stepchildren: Stella, Deanna, Linda, Marlene, and Debbie; brothers and sisters: Cecile (Don) Sorge, Lucy (Lou) Beatch, Alphonse (Joyce), William, Jacqueline (Norm) Kress; as well as many nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his wife Agnes; his parents Edouard and Alexandrina Labbé; brothers John (Louise) Labbé and Lucien (Jackie) Labbé; stepdaughter Donna (Rob) Riviere. Dad loved working in his garden and flower beds. He and Agnes loved their backyard and spent lots of days out back. He also loved playing cribbage, watching boxing, and his Leafs. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Visitation was held on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 from Sallows and McDonald - Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home. The Funeral Service was held on Thursday, January 24, 2013 from Notre Dame de Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, North Battleford with Reverend Father Gerard Legaspi as celebrant. Lou Beatch gave the eulogy. Honorary pallbearers were All those who shared in Réne's life. Pallbearers were: Ryan Labbé-Brady, Stacey Trudgian, Ken Kemp, Matthew Kemp, Scott Kemp, and Tylan Kemp. Interment took place at the City of North Battleford Cemetery. The family have requested that memorial donations be made to The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #70, directed to the Poppy Fund or the Building Fund, PO Box 777, North Battleford, SK S9A 2Y9. Condolences for the family may be left at Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Sallows and McDonald - Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home, North Battleford. 445-2418 CARD OF THANKS On behalf of our Dad, Rene Labbe, we would like to say Thank you! to those who came out, and to all of you who were there with us in sprirt, as we paid tribute to his life. To our entire family, and all of our friends, for your kind words, support, phone calls, cards, flowers, food, donations, thank you for being a much needed crutch to lean on at this difficult time. Thank you for your love, your caring, your hugs and your sharing. With pride we thank our Uncle Lou Beatch for delivering such a wonderful and touching eulogy. To all the Doctors and Nurses and support staff at BUH 3rd floor units. Thank you for professionalism shown to our Dad during his illness. To Father Gerard Legaspi of Notre Dame de Lourdes Roman Catholic Church. Thank you for officiating Dad's service and for the assistance of church congregants. To Erna Day and your wonderful helpers, thank you for providing lunch after the service. To Malcolm Anderson, Robbie Lynn and all the staff at the Gold Eagle Lodge, Thank you for a great place for our out of town family members to stay. Thank you to Jenn and Mel for helping us with the music C.D. Thank you to Christie Doyle, Kristeen Thiessen and the staff of Sallows and McDonald - Wilson and Zehner for your professionalism, compassion and over all TLC shown during this time. You have made our lives run somewhat smoother. Mostly we want to say Thank you Dad! He may have ended up pretty small in his physical for but to us he was a big man with a big heart. His sense of fairness, his honesty, and his determination to always find the good in all things and especially in all people will remain guidelines in ourhearts forever. We will miss you so much, Rene A, and with a prayer and a big smile we know you are watching over us and a part of you remains here, within us The Labbe Family ____________________________________________________
