Etienne Laurent Joseph Delaurier
July 26, 1968 – May 9, 2026

Etienne (Steve) Laurent Joseph Delaurier passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Steve was born to Johnny Delaurier and Irene (Callarec) Delaurier, July 26, 1968, in Ste. Rose du Lac.

‍Steve will be lovingly remembered by his wife Allison, daughter Zoey, and son Conner. His parents were Johnny Delaurier and Irene (Callarec) Delaurier (Art Gagnon). His sisters Liana Knott (Jeff, Treytan & Jenna Knott, Amber & and John Jackson, Conrad, Madeline) Renee Delaurier-Jones (Mike, Keaton and Pascale), Nicole Gagnon, Sue Gagnon (Chad Auge, Oliver and Danyka Digre), brothers Mitch (Wendy, Leon and Luciana) and Quinn Menec (Michelle, Liam and Jilian, Parker, Jack and Sam ), mother and father-in-law Paul and Wendy Johnson, sister-in-law Shawna Walker (Donald, Brennan and Dylan).

‍Steve was pre-deceased by his grandparents Etienne & Clarissa Delaurier, John & Rita Callarec, as well as his most cherished Aunt Lissa Callarec-Feldman. Aunts & Uncles Annette Clement, Larry & Louse Delaurier, Paulette Delaurier, Michael Todd, Victor Beasse, as well as cousins Rheal & Pierre Delaurier

‍Steven’s childhood was filled with adventures & misadventures with his sisters, cousins, & circle of school buddies. His artistic nature came through with constant doodling & drawing, inspired by comic book figures. Thus, his passion for comic book collecting began. The stunts are too numerous to mention, always done with a hearty laugh & a wide grin. He was always a high achiever, skipping a school grade, and upon graduation, he was awarded the Governor General’s Medal for outstanding scholastic achievement.

‍After 1 year at U of M, he was back home working at Kevin’s Gas, then joined a work crew with his cousins in Alberta, working with an oil exploration crew. He returned to Manitoba, found a job at Atkins Underground, and the rest is history. Steve had a 37-year career with Atkins Underground. He took such pride in his work and was a well-respected member of the construction community.

‍In 1994, Steve met the love of his life, Alli. He was drawn to her from the moment they met. After a growing friendship, they started dating in 1995, and their love story began. Marrying in 1999, surrounded by their friends and family, you could see the love in their eyes as they committed their lives to each other. In 2002, they welcomed Zoey, and Steve became an instant super dad. They completed their family in 2005 with the arrival of Conner. Steve would do anything for the kids and was their biggest cheerleader at both their sports and in life. Steve could be heard over the crowd, cheering and encouraging the kids at every sporting event. Steve’s pride in Zoey and Conner continued as they began their adult lives. He loved telling anyone he talked to about Zoey’s promotions, her education, her pursuit of a recent career change, and how proud he was of her hard work and independence. Conversations with Steve usually started with how well Conner was doing at work, the cars he sold that week and flooding everyone’s phones with Conner’s sales awards and newest Instagram videos. There was nothing that lit up Steve’s face like Alli, Zoey and Conner; he could not have loved anyone more. He was their biggest cheerleader and most fierce protector.

‍Steve was an animal lover; the house always had a furry friend that quickly became Steve’s best buddy. Although Steve loved animals, he was not always the best at respecting their personal space and felt that everything wanted to be pets. If you know Steve, you have probably seen him interact with at least one zoo or wild animal. No one could convince him that garter snakes and geese really don’t want to be touched.

‍Steve had a knack for collecting. Before the days of streaming, Steve had a movie collection that made everyone jealous. While the rest of us were going to the rental store on a Saturday night, he had all the new releases and classics in his collection at home. If you were lucky enough to be in his trusted circle, he would lend you one or two. Music and his CD collections turned into a love of live music with Alli and Steve attending concerts, festivals and watching his family perform.

‍Steve was well known in the Winnipeg Comic Community and had a carefully curated comic book collection. He could often be found at the local comic shops or meeting up with fellow collectors, visiting and finding his latest treasures.

On weekends, Steve enjoyed heading up to Grindstone. When the kids were little, it was time playing outside, on the beach, or building snow slides in the winter. In more recent years, time was spent playing cards, catching up with his in-laws around the kitchen table, which usually meant staying up far too late on a Friday night. Steve, Alli and the kids also took many trips back to Ste. Rose, to celebrate holidays, birthdays and any opportunity to visit with family and friends – especially for Hoof N Holler festivities in the fall!

‍Steve found a love of travel, starting with family trips with his in-laws when the kids were little and road trips for Zoey and Conner’s sports tournaments. Steve celebrated his 40th birthday in Vegas and he was hooked – he always said, “Vegas is where I thrive!”. In recent years, he found an appreciation for a great all-inclusive. Steve looked forward to the annual trips with their “Beachaholics” crew or travelling with Alli, Zoey and Conner. Steve was always a happy, fun-loving guy, but on vacation, a new level of relaxation and fun came out. We all looked forward to hearing the “Steve stories” and the pictures of his ear-to-ear grin, enjoying time in the sun.

‍The loss of Steve in the lives of his friends and family has left a hole that can never be replaced. His ability to make everyone laugh, his enjoyment of a spirited conversation, and the love you could feel by just being around him will always be remembered.

Gilles Sylvio Delaurier was born September 1, 1948 at the Ste Rose Hospital, tenth child of Paul and Lea Delaurier. He went to school in Laurier up to grade 8 then attended St. Boniface Juniorate for 18 months and returned to Laurier to complete grade 11.

He worked with his dad on the farm for a year then took his welding apprenticeship with uncle Steve Delaurier. He worked for Ron Delaurier for 3 years until he joined the Boilermakers for the next 11 years.

There were many hours spent working for his brother Paul at Simplot between his boilermaker stints and in 1986, he started to work at the Ste Rose Hospital as a steam engineer up to his retirement in 2008. He came out of retirement to pick up a few “shut downs” as a boilermaker. He was so proud to work in Brandon with Darryl. He worked in Minnedosa and Thompson as well, then he figured out he was getting a little old to do all that running and settled in to retired life with Angele. In 2012 when the Ste Rose Food Bank was getting established, Gilles kept busy fabricating tables and welding carts and helping with anything that needed to be done.

Gilles married Rose Pinette August 1, 1970 and went on to have 2 children, Darryl and Amanda. On June 13, 1998 Gilles married his sunshine Angele (L’Heureux) Delaurier who he was very happily married to up to his last breath.

Gilles leaves to mourn his passing, his loving wife of 27 years Angele, his son Darryl (Colleen), his daughter Amanda (Chris), his step sons Emile (Jennifer) and Darren, and all his grandchildren Sydney (Carter), Kelsey (Brandin), Tyra-Jane (Logan), Jackson, Sam (Sam’s mom Jodi), and great grandson Noah. His family was everything to him, he deeply loved and was so very proud of each and every one of them.

Gilles was a hard working, loyal, supportive man (with a bit of a silly side), who would be there anytime anyone needed anything. Stepping in with his vast array of knowledge and capable hands to fix anything and everything. “If papa can’t fix it, we’re screwed!”

His unwavering support of his children and grand children did not go unnoticed. He was a stand up guy and even though he had a sometimes rough demeanour, was a giant loving teddy bear underneath it all caring deeply for the people he loved.

Gilles grew up in a big, tight-knit family and was very thankful to be so close to his brothers and sisters and be able to have relationships with his nieces and nephews. He also had a few really close friends who were just like family that he was thankful everyday to have in his life.

Gilles left this earth peacefully December 20, 2025 in his cherished home with Angele, Darryl, and Amanda by his side. He leaves a big hole in the lives of all that knew him and the family is thankful to be getting those special memories and moments shared with them, from all those that loved him.

Below is the link to download a PDF of Monique (néé Delaurier) Strain’s Memories:

My Memoirs Monique Strain

Rainey is the son of Cher & Tom Delaurier and Tom is the son of Peggy & Cyril Delaurier of the Antoine Family Tree.

Delaurier flips the script through sledge hockey
By: Massimo De Luca-Taronno
Posted: 10:26 PM CST Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025

But, that sentiment is easier said than done in the case of Rainey Delaurier, who was told he wouldn’t be able to use his legs again after being diagnosed with a rare bone disease at age six. The devastating news came during his first season in recreational hockey, when he crashed leg-first into the boards during a game.

Quickly, the game he had originally fallen in love with became the background of a life-changing injury.

Rainey Delaurier plays sledge hockey for Team Manitoba. (Submitted)
Rainey Delaurier plays sledge hockey for Team Manitoba. (Submitted)

“They said I couldn’t skate anymore,” Delaurier recalled of his visit to the doctors after his injury. “That really had so much effect on me, watching all my buddies growing up playing hockey, it just made me feel a little left out.”

After years of neglecting the sport he once idolized, Delaurier discovered he could return to the ice, but in a different way than he might have expected. Delaurier had become familiar with the adaptive sport of sledge hockey, and soon after attending a camp three years ago, his light was rekindled.

Delaurier realized he didn’t just play his hand — he turned it into a full house.

“As soon as I heard about sledge hockey and found out about it over the years, it really shifted my mindset and got me super excited,” said Delaurier. “It’s really amazing, honestly, to see my progress over the years and just how much I’ve dedicated to the sport and how much my hard work has been paying off. So it’s just really great for me to see that if you put your mind to it, you can achieve anything.”

That includes cracking Team Manitoba’s sledge hockey squad for the 2025-26 season — a type of mark Delaurier never would have even begun to believe when the Brandonite first tried the sport. Now, the 17-year-old is relishing his opportunity and has shown he’s the true representation of resilience.

“It was a sigh of relief, for sure, knowing all the things I had done to get here, but I was just pretty pumped when I found out,” Delaurier said of his reaction to making Team Toba. “You know, I’ve been working hard all summer going to camps, so showing that hard work paid off really felt good and just like encouraged me to keep going.”

Delaurier and Manitoba recently wrapped up their first tournament of the year this weekend in Mississauga, where they posted a 0-2-1 outing at the Cruisers Cup — a 4-4 tie against the Elmvale Bears, followed by a 12-0 loss to Canadien de Montréal and a 2-1 defeat to the Durham Steelhawks. Although his team didn’t register a win in Ontario, his play on the ice spoke for itself, as Delaurier was able to notch two goals and one assist through the three contests.

In the summer, five times a week, Delaurier spent building up his upper body strength, which he believes is a big part of why he’s improved heading into this season. He also attended sledge programs in Calgary and Minnesota to build up his experience beyond Manitoba, which gave him the chance to even meet some para hockey players on teams Canada and the United States, including states captain and Paralympic gold medallist Josh Pauls.

He said it’s an opportunity that’s given him a lifetime of memories and lessons he can take back with him to his hometown.

“It definitely helped me become a better player and a better person,” he said. “I definitely learned a lot from him (Pauls), especially leadership. All the leadership he was saying in his speeches and one-on-one talk, so that’s just a great experience I will remember for a long time.

“It’s just really amazing to see all the hard work I’ve put in and all the great people I’ve met throughout my couple of years playing and how much I build off that. Just like, really made me have a positive mindset and really helped change my life in a great way.”

Delaurier wasn’t sold on sledge hockey when he first heard of it. In fact, his mom, Cher, had to really push for him to even sign up for the camp that he did more than three years ago. Going into it, he said his mentality going in was that it would be a good way to get some cardio in and nothing else.

The saying “Moms know best” couldn’t be more fitting in this situation, as Delaurier would find out he couldn’t have been more wrong.

“As soon as I played a couple games, I met some great people that were on my team, and really, I watched them, and it just started to show how much I wanted to play and be just like them,” Delaurier said. “I decided to dedicate so much to be just like them, and just having so many great role models and great people in this program just really helped me drive to love the game even more.

“Just all the teammates I’ve met and all the people showing how many similarities we have and all the different stories just really keep me going and how much strength they all have to keep going every day. And just like, I want to have that mindset also and just keep going every day and just, yeah, build off that.”

He hopes to do that by volunteering as a coach at the Sportsplex every Tuesday night with the new local sledge hockey program started by Manitoba Possible this year. After having some doubts himself about his future in sport following his life-altering injury, he hopes others can see just how great the sport is and how many opportunities there are for athletes interested in playing para hockey.

And the idea of him being one part of the next generation of sledge athletes couldn’t sound any better to him.

“It feels surreal,” he said. “Honestly, I wouldn’t have seen myself three years ago being a coach for a brand new league, so now building off what I learned from everyone else, it really makes me so happy, and I just like love the game even more. I’m just so pumped for it, and just learning what I got from all these people and now being able to apply it for the next generation in Brandon is super cool.

“I can’t wait for what the future has for it.”

What was once a tragedy for Delaurier is now a gift. And now, it seems to be one that keeps on giving.

It is with great sadness that the family of Joseph Eugene Etienne Delaurier announces his passing. Eugene passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by family on September 13, 2025. Eugene was born on September 7, 1942, in Laurier, MB to parents Antoine & Juliette Delaurier. Over the last two and a half years Eugene fought a long battle with many illnesses, through it all he never wavered. He had a “zest” for life and deep love of his family and many friends. He lives life to the fullest and was always ready with a joke for anyone he met. Eugene enjoyed many activities including his favourite which was hockey. Eugene is survived by his wife of 60 years Suzanne, daughter Marie-Anne (Brad) Faasse, Steven (Krissy) Asiya, Kyleigh, Emma, Michael (Kelsey), Kaden, Kessa, Kailey, Logan, son Anthony (Tricia) Delaurier, Ashley (Jamal), Skyler, Sterling, Emery, Dylan (Val) Cruze Cooper, Walker, Caden (Tayah) Kacey, Levi (Raeanne).

A Celebration of Life will be held AT 1:00pm Saturday September 27,2025, at 11183 Reiswig Rd. Lake Country, BC

Parents: Matt & Kaley Verhaeghe
Grandparents: Gabe & Cheryl Verhaeghe
Great-Grandparents: Léon & Leona Verhaeghe

Paulette Delaurier of Ste Rose du Lac, MB entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at the age of 78 years.  After a lengthy battle with various health issues, she was granted her “Angel Wings” with family by her side.

Paulette’s greatest pride was her Family, Friends and her Faith. She was a loving daughter, sister, sister-in-law, sister in Christ, godmother, neighbour, devoted wife, mother, memere (grandmother), grand memere (great grandmother), and a friend. Paulette was born on July 2, 1946 to parents Maurice & Antoinette (Neault) Pelletier in Ste Rose du Lac, MB. She was the
youngest of four siblings and fondly remembered her upbringing years living on the farm North East of Ste Rose and all the good times they had. She often spoke of dancing in the kitchen to the live music of a fiddle and other instruments, surrounded by family and lots of laughter.

In her late teens she moved to Winnipeg, living with her future sister-in-law. However, she started missing life in the small town of Ste Rose and a certain handsome young man there who she dated and loved since she was 15 years old. She soon returned to the town to make a life there.

On May 21, 1966 she married her childhood sweetheart, Lionel Delaurier, also of Ste Rose. Together, this love story union resulted in raising 4 children; Colette, Rheal, Joel, and Lorette. Their family continued to grow over the years, and they now have seven grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Paulette adored and loved her family unconditionally.

Her loss leaves an immeasurable void in the lives of those who knew and dearly loved her. She was kind- hearted, patient, faithful, honest, and fun loving. She cherished every moment, spending time with family and friends
(who were considered her “chosen family”).

Their home in Ste Rose was a reknowned gathering place where she welcomed everyone who stopped by with the warmth and love she abundantly had and gave freely. People would sit a spell at the kitchen table, chat a bit (or a lot), and have a refreshment of their choice, from tea and coffee to Paulette and Lionel’s infamous home-made wine or coconut rum.
Paulette received her education in Ste Rose and took some Administration courses in Dauphin.

At age 10, she competed in a Purity Flour Junior Baking competition and won 2nd prize for her bread making abilities. Although she chose not to hone her skills as a bread maker, she and Lionel found an alternate use for yeast – their famous home-made wine. She enjoyed feeding people and ensured visitors left the house with a full belly. Many people were recipients of her “tortieres” (meat pies) around the Christmas holidays. She was fond of all holidays, but Christmas was her favourite.

Many of her talents and hobbies included, but were not limited to: devoted wife, loving mother, great friend, confidante; being a social butterfly with the gift of gab; cooking and baking; sewing, knitting; archery shooting; curling (especially bonspieling); golfing; dancing, snowmobiling; tending to their large garden and sharing their harvested goodies; sudoku; and
playing card games such as cribbage, which she “double skunked” Lionel in … twice.

Throughout her life, Paulette dedicated her time as a member of and/or donated funds to many community organizations such as: the Manitoba Metis Federation (where she was a member and Elder for many years), Curling Club, Hockey Club, Figure Skating Club, new curling rink complex, Legion, Splash Park, Prevost Foundation, Rainy Day Club, Ste Rose Parish
Council boards, Grotto Restoration Committee,100 Women’s Group, spear headed the Hoof’n’Holler Fiddling & Jigging, Hoof’n’Holler Pancake girls in the parade (the other partner knows who she is), Archery Club, Library Board, Relay for Life “Think Pink” team, and many others.

Paulette was a dedicated worker, colleague and had exemplary customer service skills in her careers working at the Ste Rose Hospital, Post Office, Ste Rose Collegiate, COOP, and 29 years of working for the Province of Manitoba with the Manitoba Agriculture Department and Manitoba Health offices. Colleagues can probably still hear her say “ah bien” or “eh crotte”.
Lionel and Paulette loved going on “gravel runs” and unofficial “crop  inspections” in the fall. Paulette would get up into the cab of the combine and take a few laps with the farmer to take in the grain harvest.  Gravel runs to Cayer and Reykjavik included a few pit stops to check the tires and have “un petit coup” to moisten the throat on those dusty roads. They loved travelling in their Road Trek (home on wheels), visiting Winnipeg and Brandon, and camping with Rheal and his family. They also once enjoyed a journey to the Qu’Apelle Valley in Saskatchewan.

Paulette is survived by her husband Lionel, daughter Colette (Vern Marshall), son Joel (Stephanie Erlendson), daughter Lorette (Greg Patton), daughter in law Sheila (Beheyt); grandchildren, Deagan (Amber), Melissa (Adam), Justin (Kathryn), Daenen (Beth); Jenna, Kaelyn, Jack; step grandchildren, Alex and Sophie; great grandchildren Tessa, Kaysen, Colter; sister Irene (Pelletier) MacCarthy and brother Denis Pelletier, and numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins.

She is predeceased by her son Rheal, grandchild Zachary, parents Maurice and Antoinette (Neault) Pelletier, brother Emile Pelletier, sister-in-law Dorothy Pelletier, brother in law Luke MacCarthy, sister-in law-Yvette (Vandenbosch) Pelletier, father and mother-in-law Etienne and Clarisse (Dubois) Delaurier, sister-in-law Annette (Delaurier) Clement, brother-in-law Larry Delaurier, sister-in-law Louise (Verhaeghe) Delaurier,
godchild/niece Merle (MacCarthy) Nicholson, niece Celeste Pelletier, niece-in-law Roxanne (Therrien) MacCarthy and nephew-in-law Larry Jastrebski.
A major thank you is extended to: Dr Gudmundson, Dr O’Hagan, Ste Rose Hospital Staff, Homecare staff, and Nurse – Tammie Scott.

Immense thanks and love to the many Angels who came to Mom’s rescue over the past few years that cared for her and were instrumental in enabling her to continue living independently in her home. You all lovingly know who you are. There may also be many silent Angels we are unaware of.  Although her soul now rests in heaven . . . the love she shared and the memories we have will forever be remembered.

Funeral Mass for Paulette was celebrated on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 11:00 am at the Ste. Rose de Lima Roman Catholic Church, Ste. Rose du Lac, MB.

Below is a video of Paulette & Lionel have a Christmas meal at Clarisse & Etienne’s home.  Paulette is holding her first son Rheal.