Antoine “Tony” Desjarlais

Obituary

Passed on

1953 – 2025

Our Family is saddened to announce the passing of our Brother, Uncle, Cousin, and Friend, Antoine “Tony” Desjarlais, on June 1, 2025 at the age of 71 years.

He was deeply loved and will be forever remembered by his siblings, Agathe, Benny, Margaret (Elie), his Aunt Maude McKay, and his numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Alice Desjarlais, brothers Denis, Robert, and Andrew Desjarlais, nieces Helene and Jeralynne Boyer – Desjarlais, Crystal Coutu, and nephew Clayton Coutu.

Uncle Tony was always walking somewhere, in his younger days Uncle Tony was a familiar sight on Highway #6 between St. Laurent and Winnipeg as he was a frequent hitch hiker.  He had a big love for music, especially the country classics and was often found enjoying them at high volumes.  He also found much joy in playing cards, especially poker with his family and friends. 

Pallbearers will be Alvin Gaudry, Hayedon Richard, Robert Coutu, Darren Coutu, Melvin McKay, and Norbert Langelier.  As Uncle Tony was so present in the lives and upbringing of all his nieces, nephews, may they all consider themselves as Honorary Pallbearers.  He would have loved that very much.

Many heartfelt thanks to the staff at Stonewall Eriksdale, MB for their wonderful care of our Uncle Tony.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the St. Laurent Roman Catholic Church, St. Laurent, MB, on Saturday, June 14, 2025 with viewing and prayers at 11:30 am, and Mass following at 12:00 pm.  Interment to follow in the St. Laurent Cemetery. 

You’re at peace now after your long battle with your illness. 

You are free now to reunite with our

departed loved ones that you so dearly missed.

Until we meet again,

Rest in Peace Uncle Tony 

XO

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