Raymond (Ray) Victor Desrochers

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Raymond Desrochers on

August 14th, 2023, at the St. Boniface Hospital at the age of 82 years old.

Ray leaves to mourn his wife of 58 years Pauline; his children Michael (Jacqueline), Rick (Riqui), Monique; his grandchildren Austin, Connor and Tyler; his sister-in-law, Vi; sister Claire (Tony) his nephews: Derrick, Colin, Stephen, Eric (Roberta); niece Amanda (Warren); grandnieces: Calum, Izabella, Jaymie, Rebecca. His loss will also be felt by his Aunts Emma (Leon), and Helen Fontaine as well as numerous cousins. Ray was predeceased by his parents, Bertrand (Bert) and Bertha, his brother, Robert and his Grandson, Austin.

Ray was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba and lived in St. Boniface during his childhood and young adult years. He met and married Pauline in 1964. Between 1965 and 1972 they had three children, two sons and a daughter. During the course of his life, Ray worked as a milkman, warehouse delivery man for florists’ shops and delivered papers for the Winnipeg Free Press. He was well known for being punctual as well as reliable. He enjoyed Sunday dinners at his parents’ home with Pauline and his children. Ray loved watching his children play. Ray and Pauline’s joy increased with the arrival of their grandchildren, Austin, Connor and Tyler. During Ray’s retirement his passion was for hockey and being a fan of the

Winnipeg Jets. He was called “Coach” because he knew so much about all aspects of the game and the team. In the end, with his family around him, Ray peacefully left this world.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, August 31st, 2023 at 2 p.m. At Green Acres Funeral Home and Cemetery, Hwy. #1 East at Navin Road, Winnipeg, Manitoba followed by the Inurnment at the Garden of Crucifixion in the Green Acres Cemetery.

We would like to send a special thank you to all the staff at Beacon Hill Lodge, St. Boniface Emergency and 4E for the wonderful care they gave Ray.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.greenacresfuneralhome.com for the Desrochers family.