Lawrence Onrait

Published: 2012-05-07

Lebret, SK

LAWRENCE (L.E.) ONRAIT October 6, 1925 - May 5, 2012 Suddenly on Saturday May 5, 2012 Lawrence Onrait beloved husband of Glenda Onrait, Sandy Beach, died at the age of 86 years. Lawrence was born October 6, 1925, to parents Gaston and Emmerence Onrait. He was born and raised on his fatherís farm west of Balcarres. He attended Mount Victory School and later farmed the land adjoining the homestead. On November 10, 1949 he married Charlotte Fry. From this marriage they had two daughters - Debbie Norton and Jeannie Behrns. Charlotte died in 1971. Lawrence married Glenda Tressel in 1973 and from this marriage they had one daughter Allyson Onrait-Sharp. Lawrence was predeceased by his parents Gaston and Emmerence Onrait, his first wife Charlotte Onrait in 1971, grandson Leo Sharp in 2009, brothers, Joe and Mickey Onrait, sisters; Mona Schill, Irene Derkatz, Clem Sproal, Jean Fay and Theresa Lang, sisters-in-law Marg Onrait, Agnes Onrait, Ruth Middlekamp, Thelma Fry and Florence Osler, Alma Fry and Pat Fry, brothers-in-law; Harry, August and Alf Fry, Ed Derkatz, Carl Lang, Dan Schindel, Bill Schill, Cecil Sproal, Jack Fay, Harvey and Gordon Woodard, mothers and fathers-in-law; Bill and Marie Fry and Burton and Edna Woodard. Lawrence is survived by his loving wife Glenda of 39 years. His daughters; Debbie (Terry) Norton, Balcarres, Jeannie (Evan) Behrns, Abernethy, Allyson (Scott) Sharp, Balcarres. His step-children, Barb Tressel, Saskatoon, Donna Tressel, Moose Jaw, Lori (Earl) Bacon, Balcarres, Howie Tressel, Katepwa Lake. Grandchildren; Lee, Clark, Nicole, Drew, Dion, Brad, Kari, Brendan, Lance, Katie, Nick, Joseph, Chad , Michelle and Henry (papaís little boy), great grandchildren, Kenzie, Tanner, Connor, Caleb, Eden, Cameron, Neve and Isabelle. Rene, his special brother and best friend, his sisters-in-law, Anne Onrait, Martha Fry, Arlene Woodard, Gina Woodard, Phylis (Buff) Hite,Loverna Fry, brothers-in-law, Johnny (Barb) Fry, Al Middlekamp, Don Osler also many beloved nieces and nephews and many very special friends. Lawrence was a very strong family man who loved his family very much. The funeral mass will be celebrated in Sacred Heart R.C. Church, Lebret, SK. on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. by the Rev. Ronald Andree with family interment in Balcarres Cemetery. If friends so desire contributions to the N.I.C.U. (Neo-Natal Unit) of the Regina General Hospital 1440 14th Avenue, Regina, SK. S0G 0W5 or to a charity of one's choice may be tokens of remembrance.