October 25, 1935 - October 2, 2024

In loving memory ~

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Edgar. He was born at home in Legal, AB on October 25th, 1935 and died peacefully on October 2nd, 2024 in Courtenay, B.C.

He was predeceased by his parents Isidore & Rose-Aimee, his sister Denise (Gerard), his brothers Leon (Marie), Roger & Yvon.

He is survived by Rita, his loving wife of 63 years; his children Christine (Rob), Marc (Chrisy) & Claire (Russell); his 11 grand-children Jessica (Aaron), Dawn (Kevin), Jamie (Nathan), Adrienne, Danielle (Conrad), Jon-Marc, Alexandria (Corey), Erin (Tyler), Devon, Emily (Kelly) & Ryan; his 11 great-grandchildren Jenna, Marek, Lola, Kya, Jaxon, Izaac, Harley, Finley, Cian, Lilith and Charlotte; his brother Johnny (Jeannette); his sister Therese (Paul); others he called family Tony, Kyle (Rebecca) & Vienna; many nieces & nephews.

He is remembered as a kind, fun, gentle, person who loved his family. He had a strong work ethic, enjoyed playing the guitar & singing, playing games & cards, had a love of nature and hunting.

Prayer service & viewing Thursday, October 17th, 2024, 7:00 P.M. at Comox Valley Funeral Home, 1101 Ryan Rd., Courtenay, B.C. Funeral Friday, October 18th, 2024, 11:00 A.M. at Christ the King Catholic Church, 1599 Tunner Dr., Courtenay, B.C.

Donations in his memory may be made to Cancer Research, 402 - 625 President-Kennedy Ave., Montreal, QC H3A 3S5 (CancerResearchSociety.ca) or Covenant House, Vancouver, 1280 Seymour St., Vancouver, BC, V6B 3N9 (covenanthousebc.org).