Gabriel Henry Regnier

On December 31, 1972, Gabriel was born to his loving parents Robert and Sylvia in Saskatoon. Despite health complications and exceptionalities from the onset, he enjoyed his childhood with his siblings Daniel, Maria, and Angela and his friends. He developed a love of farm animals – especially cows, which became his true passion. Much of his childhood revolved around visits to the farm of Ruth and Wilf Buhler.

Gabe graduated from Holy Cross High School in 1995. He was a dedicated flyer and newspaper carrier with the Saskatoon Star Phoenix for many years including throughout the harsh Saskatchewan winters. He was also employed at Fuddruckers and subsequently with University of Saskatchewan Food Services.

An enthusiastic music lover and avid recycler, Gabe had a wild sense of humour and a deep curiosity. He had an extraordinary talent for making people laugh. His jokes, playful spirit, infectious laughter and mischievous smile will be fondly remembered. He was involved in Special Olympics programs and enjoyed bowling with family and friends.

As an adult, Gabriel was able to develop his own home and household through the support of Saskatchewan Alternative Initiatives (SAI). Through SAI’s programs and supports, Gabe established deep lasting friendships and cultivated new passions in painting and arts.

Gabe Regnier, age 51, died peacefully on June 30, 2024 surrounded by family and beloved friends.

Gabe is lovingly survived by: his parents Robert and Sylvia Regnier;

his siblings Daniel Regnier (Lina Kazan), Angela Regnier (Nick Falvo), and Maria Regnier (Rodney John);

nieces and nephews Raphael, Giselle, James, Gabriela and Hannah;

aunts and uncles Carmen Wright, George Mueller (Joanne), Denis Regnier (Julie) and Mike Regnier (Norma);

SAI family and supports especially Andie Palnychuk, Heather Tetzlaff, James McIntyre, Heather Foster, Nolan Rystrom, D’arcy Hagglund, Bryce Nagy, Joe Reidy, Lucy Senger, Navjot Kaur, and Jasmeen Kaur and so many others that have enriched Gabe’s life and fostered deep friendships;

special friends and neighbours, namely Johnny Wickett, Dale Hriciw and Cindy Toews.

A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, July 6 at 10:30 am at St. Philip Neri Parish, 1902 Munroe Ave.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Saskatchewan Alternative Initiatives

at saionline.ca/donate.