Henry "Hawk" Louis Lacourse

Henry Louis Lacourse passed away peacefully at his home in Cumberland, BC on March 24, 2023. He was born on December 2, 1940 in Medicine Hat, Alberta to Margaret “Irene” (Braconnier) and Peter Lacourse.

He is survived by his children Peter, Sheila (Rick), Corinna, Terri-Jean (Dave), Henry Jr. and Michael; Siblings Margaret, Tom, Jeannette (John), Mary-Lou and Teresa (Bob); 17 grandchildren; 17 great- grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He is predeceased by his wife Billie, brothers Gilbert, Arnold, Harry and Joseph and granddaughter Sheena.

Henry lived most of his life on Vancouver Island; many years spent in Cumberland and Port McNeill.

Most of his working years were spent in the logging industry, much of which was spent falling and then bucking in the dry-land sort; He was brought down to Nimpkish for his final day with Canfor, to work alongside his long time falling partner Dan Logan.

Henry’s passions included hunting, fishing, crabbing, canning and woodworking but most of all spending time with his family and friends and he always loved a good party!

Henry was known by his family as being a great brother, a loving father, but most of all as a fun, generous and loving Papa.

As his mother always said “I know our loss is heaven’s gain”.

He will be greatly missed and loved always.