seph Gervais. Aug. 4, 1919 to Feb. 3, 2013.
Alex passed away at the Sunset Haven Nursing Home, Carnduff, Sask. on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013 at the age of 93 years.
Alex is survived by sons, Louis (Lucille) and Noel, daughter-in-law Marcia; seven grandchildren: Phoebe, Neil (Melissa), Andrea (Dirk), Conrad (Jayde), Ryan, Nigel (Nicole) and Troy; eleven great grandchildren: Hayley, Bronwyn, Strahn, Xavier, Xander, Marlee, Kenzie, Peyton, Zadie, Karsyn and Tenley; brothers-in-law Antoine (Therese) Boutin, Romeo (Marguerite) Boutin, sisters-in-law Margaret Gervais, Victoria, Bertha and Irene Boutin, Marie Piwowan, Angeline (Roland) Boulet; also numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, Eugene and Aurore Gervais, stepmom Lucia Gervais, wife Julia, son Oneil, brothers Leonce, Victor, Paul and half brother Frank Gervais, step brother Jean and step sister Franceline; sisters-in-law Marguerite and Evelyn Gervais; brothers-in-law Ross and Laurier Boutin and Joe Piwowan; nephews Nicholas Gervais, Roy Boutin and Randy Piwowan.
The funeral service was held at the St. Raphael's Roman Catholic Church, Cantal, Sask. on Monday, Feb. 11, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Father Melchor Facundo Samonte officiated. Interment at St. Raphael's Parish Cemetery.
Donations may be given to Sunset Haven Memorial Fund, Box 250, Carnduff, SK S0C 0S0 or Cantal Cemetery Fund, Box 124, Alida, SK S0C 0B0, care of St. Raphael's Parish.
Thank You
Thank you for the many expressions of sympathy shown to us at the time of Alex Gervais' passing. We appreciate all the phone calls, cards, lovely flowers, delicious food and baking, hugs, friendly visits and memorial donations.
Special thanks to Dr. Botha, Dr. Hymen (they are more than a family doctor) and the Oxbow Hospital staff for their devoted care and attention.
We would also like to thank Cindy, Kim and the staff of Carnduff Sunset Haven for all the help and support. To Neil Redpath and Kurt Ardon at Redpath Funeral Home - thank you for your guidance and compassion.
Thank you to Father Melchor for your comforting words and meaningful service. Thanks to the pallbearers: Neil, Conrad, Ryan, Nigel and Troy Gervais, Dirk Balon. Thank you to organist Meryl Crywels, Julie Hall Genbron for the eulogy and also to Phoebe Douglas. And the ushers, Pierce Boutin, Denis Boutin and Ed Gervais. Also a big thank you to the Alida Hall Auxiliary for the delicious lunch.
Your thoughtfulness and many acts of kindness have been greatly appreciated. We feel blessed and very fortunate to live in such a caring community.
The Gervais Family,
Louis, Lucille and families
Noel, Marcia and families
