Dominique Clement Coquet Jr.
January 21, 1928 – December 22, 2015

The death of Mr. Dominique Clement Coquet, Jr. of Chateau Providence, St. Brieux, SK, occurred at his residence on Tuesday, December 22, 2015. He was 87 years of age. Dominique was born on Saturday, January 21, 1928, to Dominique Sr. and Josephine (nee Rocher) Coquet at home on their farm in the St. Brieux district. He grew up there and attended Tillie School. Following his education, Dominique worked on the family farm. He also took an auto body course in Winnipeg and, upon completion of his training, worked for A.B.C. in Melfort and then at Dube Garage in St. Brieux for a number of years during the winter months and farmed the rest of the year. On July 4, 1970, Dominique married Frances (nee Schmitz) Bodo. Dominique retired from farming in the late 1970s but still enjoyed tinkering in his shop.   His pride and joy was his restored 1954 Chev truck. Dominique was also an avid curler and the team he curled with even succeeded in playing in the Northern Playdowns for several years, which was a real thrill. Other favorite pastimes included playing cards with family and friends, and travelling with Frances during the winters, going to a new place each year. In January 2012, due to failing health, Dominique became a resident of Chateau Providence. Dominique will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 45 years, Frances (nee Schmitz) Coquet; three step-children, eight step-grandchildren, 16 step-great-grandchildren, and two step-great-great-grandchildren: Patricia (Joe) Leray and their family, Darcy (Colin) Jones and children Kayla (Jeremy) Hawryluk and their children Hunter and Damon, Riley, and Curtis; Blaine Leray; and Ashley (Stephanie) Leray; Josie Gallays and their family, Allison (Todd) Hedin and children Blake and Aislyn; Jesse (Heather) Gallays and children Aubrey and Paisley; and Robynn (Mike) Silzer and children Joel and Iyla; Edward (Tara) Bodo and their family, Jason (Teresa) Bodo and children Brooklyn, Kylie, and Kristen; and Clayton (Ann-Marie) Bodo and children Preston, Layne, Ryland, and Grayson; three sisters: Louise Coquet, Agnes (Albert) Wurfel, and Martha Rehe; and by numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Dominique Sr. and Josephine (nee Rocher) Coquet; four brothers and three sisters: Joseph (Dorothy) Coquet, Maurice (Helen) Coquet, Laurent Coquet, Henry Coquet, Solange (Louis) Pirio, Madeleine (John) Janke, and Helene (Wayne) Sheldon; and by brother-in-law, John Rehe. The Funeral Mass for Dominique was held at St. Brieux R.C. Church, St. Brieux, on Tuesday, December 29, 2015, at 2:00 p.m., celebrated by Fr. George Canto. Others taking part were: Heather Gallays, crossbearer; Robynn Silzer and Sarah Coquet, scripture readers; Anita Pirio, intentions; Agnes and Al Wurfel, giftbearers; members of the Chateau Providence Auxiliary, memorial table attendants. Music ministry was provided by the St. Brieux Church Choir. Honorary pallbearers were “all those who shared in Dominique’s life”. Active pallbearers were Jesse Gallays, Blaine Leray, Todd Hedin, Mike Silzer, Joe Coquet, and Marc Pirio. Interment followed at St. Brieux R.C. Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to the Chateau Providence Auxiliary Fund.

This Notice Is Courtesy Of
Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel Humboldt, Saskatchewan
(306-682-4114)