Donnie Joseph Paul Desrochers

Peacefully after a lengthy battle with cancer, Donnie Desrochers passed away surrounded by his loving family & friends on January 24, 2013. Donnie leaves to cherish his memory his wife Paulette; sons Martin (Valerie), Shawn (Maggie); grandchildren Noah (Noah’s Mom, Sheena), Taylor, Summer & Cody; sister Bernice (Phil); nephews Daniel & Michaël; nieces Kayla, Melissa & Cara(Kevin); In-laws Rose, Janine(Gerald), Nicole (Garry), Ubald & Charles. His puppy girl “Keela” will miss her grandpa who loved her so much.

Donnie was born on August 12, 1949 in Swan Lake, Manitoba & resided in Winnipeg for most of his life. He was a proud & loving Grandpa. Family was his first priority. We will be forever grateful for the sacrifices he always made for us.

Donnie loved fishing & hockey. His Montreal Canadiens were the team he cheered for. Donnie was an owner/operator for Direct Express for over 30 years. A special thank you to the Direct Express Team; all the wonderful people & customers who were there to stand beside him & see the sun on the dark days. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations can be made to Victoria’s Quilts Canada (Quilts are made to comfort people with cancer). The family would like to express their gratitude to all doctors, nurses & staff with Cancer Care Manitoba. Special thanks to Dr. Marc Frechette, Dr. Tony Battad & the palliative care staff at St. Boniface Hospital for their wonderful care & support given to Donnie. We are grateful to family & friends who were there for support.

You can pay your last respects at 1:30 p.m. followed by The Celebration of Life for Donnie at Green Acres on Saturday, February 02, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. with Father Fred Olds officiating. Interment will take place at a later date.