BLAIS: In Loving Memory of Leonard Armand Blais who was born March 2, 1949 at North Battleford, SK and passed away October 10, 2012 at North Battleford, SK. Leonard is survived by: his loving wife of 38 years Karen ; his loving children and grandchildren: Michael (Amanda): Parker, Dylan & Cody; Jason (Victoria): Landon & Mason; Nicole (Mark) Melrose; brothers and sisters: Antoinette (Eric) Hesse, Georgette (Matthew) Taylor, Rachelle (George) Pouliot, Hubert (Elisabeth) Blais and Laurent Blais; brother-in-law: Gary (Cheryl) Johnson; sister-in-law: Shellee Higgs; many nieces and nephews. Leonard was predeceased by his parents: Armand & Leonne Blais; sisters: Lorraine Blais & Evelyn Johnson; nephew: Brock Taylor; in-laws: Wallace & Grace Higgs; brother-in-law: Eric Higgs; Karen's grandmother: Sophie Berry. The Vigil of Prayer was held Thursday, October 18, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. with Father Anthony Afangide M.S.P. Presider. The Entrance Song ~ "You Are My Shepherd" ~ Kerry Price. Liturgy Of The Word: 1st Reading ~ Ray Blais; Responsorial Psaume ~ "Le Seigneur est mon berger" sung by Elisabeth Blais and accompanist ~ Jeannie Michaud. Song: "You By My Side" ~ Kerry Price and Psaume 23 ~ Karen Blais. The Music Ministry was Organist, Laurianne Blais and Lionel Blais & Kerry Price. Mass Of Christian Burial was held Friday, October 19, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. with Father Anthony Afangide M.S.P. Celebrant; both Services from St. Jean Baptiste De La Salle Roman Catholic Church, Delmas, SK. The Cross Bearer was Luc Blais; Altar Servers: Martin & Louis Prince; Eulogy given by Gary Johnson and Music/Video: "The Combine Song". Music Ministry was Organist, Laurianne Blais and Pianist, Kerry Price. Liturgy of The Word was shared by 1st Reading: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11 ~ Leanne Robalo; Responsorial Psaume: "You Are Mine" ~ Kerry Price; 2nd Reading: Ephesians 3: 13-21 ~ Elisabeth Blais; Gospel: Matthew 5: 1-12 & Homily ~ Fr. Anthony Afangide MSP; and Prayers Of The Faithful: Gilbert & Terrie Michaud. Liturgy Of The Eucharist: Offertory: Music/Video ~ "Come To The Cross"; Gift Bearers ~ Raymond & Rosalie Lacoursière; Communion: Music: "Circle Of Friends" ~ Lionel Blais & Elisabeth Blais and Meditation Song: "On Eagles Wings" ~ Karen Blais. Concluding Rite: Prayer of Commendation ~ Fr. Anthony Afangide MSP; Music: "The Irish Blessing" ~ Shellee Higgs & Kerry Price and Song Of Farewell: "Priere de Francois". An Honour Guard was present with Knights Of Columbus; The Honourary Pallbearers were John Friedenstab, Marcel Desrocher, Ed Kulpa, George Blais, Marvin Chasse, Maurice Vany, Gordon Cubbons, Gilbert Michaud and George Hood & all his A&W Coffee Friends and the Active Pallbearers were Hubert Blais, Laurent Blais, Eric Hesse, Charlie Chisholm, George Pouliot and Jean Roy. Memorials are requested to St. Jean Baptiste De La Salle Church Building Fund, Box 10, Delmas, SK S0M 0P0. Interment followed at St. Jean Baptiste De La Salle Cemetery, Delmas, SK. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. Card Of Thanks Special thanks to Dr. Lipsett and the staff of Twin City Medical Clinic as well Scott Parker, Heather Munn and the staff of the Palliative Care Unit of the Battlefords Union Hospital for the excellent care provided to Leonard during his illness. We would like to express our deepest appreciation to Father Anthony Afangide M.S.P., to our family and to our many friends for the support and caring extended to us at a most difficult time. Thank-you to all providing the delicious lunch, the gifts of food and the many heartfelt expressions of sympathy. We are grateful to Bob MacKay and the staff of the Battlefords Funeral Service for their professional and compassionate assistance. ____________________________________________________
