Gerry was born September 25, 1940 to Louis and Marie (Lepaire) Paradis. He grew up on a farm near Willow Bunch, along with three siblings. When he was 15, they then moved to the family ranch in the Big Muddy Valley. He took over the ranch after his dad passed in 1961. He married Eileen Therens on April 24, 1965. Together they built a legacy working day in and day out raising cattle and four beautiful children. Gerry was well known for his hard work ethic, being hard on his body and equipment, his speed whether it be driving or cleaning corrals, being late for everything, his humour and his love for his family.
He is survived by his loving wife Eileen of 58 years, two sisters Marie Arsenault, Jeanette Baron and one brother Roger Paradis; four children: Michelle (Brent) Noll, Anna Marie Paradis, Susan (Daryl) Pickering and Louis (Janice) Paradis; 11 grandchildren Justin (Jade) Noll, Alisa Wilford, Genelle (Chris) Bartlett, Shania (Kyle) Bouvier; Lindsey Anderson, Jaimie Paradis; Anthony Pickering, Ashley (Brandon) Bodemer, Madison Millar, Aaron (Hailey) Pickering; Levi (Beatrice) Paradis, Garrett (Shayla) Paradis, Austin (Amy) Paradis and 17 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, a brother Morris Paradis and two grandchildren Erica Noll and Cody Paradis.
Prayer vigil mass was celebrated Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 8:00 pm. Funeral service was held Friday, October 20, 2023 at 2:00 pm, both services held at St Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Bengough, SK. Celebrant was Father Hyacinth Okafor, readers were grandchildren, daughter Susan lit the Pascal Candle, and urn bearers were grandchildren, Jaimie Paradis and Lindsey Anderson. Music ministry was led by Donna Morris and the Bengough Community Choir. After the service family and friends gathered for lunch and fellowship at the Bengough Community Hall. Donations in memory of Gerry may be made to STARS Ambulance. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for the Paradis family may be shared at www.rossfuneralservice.com. Arrangements entrusted to Ross Funeral Service, Assiniboia, SK
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