Andrew Goffinet

Andrew was born April 5, 1943. He lived in Fort Qu’Appelle until moving to Calgary and then to High River, Alberta where he raised his family. Andrew then returned to Saskatchewan where he resided until his death at home on the farm.

He is survived by his loving and supportive wife Cheryl; children: Julie (Nick), Margaret, Josie (Mike), and Matthew (Kai); grandchildren: Brandon, Terry (Shelbie), Emma and Anne; step grandchildren: Santanna, Colton, Reed and their families. He is also survived by his auntie Pat; sisters: Noemie (John), Barb (Bob), Annette, and Marlene (Gerald) as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Andrew was predeceased by his parents Theophile and Theresa; wife Albena; brothers Eugene and John and nephews Terry and Kent.

The family would like to offer a special thanks to Dr. Prasad and the staff at the PD clinic, Dr. Aslam and the staff at the Allan Blair Cancer Centre, the staff at the Balcarres Integrated Care Center as well as the many friends and neighbours who offered support to Andrew and Cherry during these past 10 years.

A Funeral Mass was celebrated in St. John’s R.C. Church in Balcarres, Saskatchewan on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Adelberto (Bert) Lillo officiating.

In lieu of flowers donations in memoriam may be made to The Canadian Amyloidosis Support Network, 1504 - 25 Canyon Ave., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M3H 4Y1 or the Kidney Foundation of Canada at www.kidney.ca.

Dad fought hard and was brave, we are so proud of him.

“And you, our father, there on the sad height,

Curse, bless, me now with your fierce tears, I pray.

Do not go gentle into that good night.

Rage, rage against the dying of the light.”