Joseph LeStrat
March 4, 1929 – December 13, 2017

Joseph LeStrat of Saskatoon, Sk (and formerly of St. Front, SK) passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at St. Paul’s Hospital, Saskatoon, SK.  He was 88 years of age.  Joseph was born on March 4, 1929 to Louis and Marie (nee LeBris)  LeStrat on the family farm near St. Front.  He attended elementary school at Brightside school and attended high school at both Gravelbourg College and St. Front.  He started farming in 1949 after his dad retired, buying 5 quarters of land from him.  In 1954 he married Yvette Moyen.  That same fall he built a three-bedroom home on the family homestead.  That house lasted only four years before the family outgrew it.  So in 1958 a new house was built and that was the house that the family was raised in.  Over his lifetime he was involved in numerous organizations including the Credit Union, a Church trustee, the curling club, and Knights of Columbus.  For 10 years the farm was host to the annual horseshoe tournament to which Joe looked forward to every year.  The farm was host to many family gatherings over the years.  Joe spent a lot of years down at the St. Front curling rink.  He was president of the club as well as a participant of the sport.  Joe's real love was for farming.  He dedicated his life to his family and the farm.  He spent over 50 years farming grain and raising cattle.  His love for his cattle and the lifestyle of farming was what made him happy.  He shined in his environment.  The decision for giving up his cattle was not a decision that he took lightly but he filled the void with bus tours.  Joe and Yvette spent 6 years travelling the states.  Once they had seen all the sites they settled down in Nyland, California and spent the next 14 winters at the hotspot in the south.  Joe was known all around FOY Spa as the horseshoe guru, the joke teller, and a good shot at pool.  If there was ever a statistic that you wanted to know Joe would more than likely have it for you. Joseph will be sadly missed by his wife of 63 years Yvette (nee Moyen) LeStrat; his 6 children, 14 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren: Marilyn (Paul) Mamer and family Dean (Joy) Mamer and family Rachel, Alicia (Scott) Mamer; Angela Cook and family, Trina (Jeremy) Dorman, Jamie Cook and family Riley Call, Danielle (Derek) Cook and family Audrey and Hank; Ernest LeStrat; Sylvia Campbell and family, Kimberly (Cal) Scott, Kristine (Dillon) Campbell; Richard's family Riley (Emily) Ness and family Madelyn and Bodhi, Sarah (Terence) Smith, Morgan LeStrat; Ginette (Greg) DeCouteau and family, Dustin and Nolan; Kevin LeStrat and family, Kassandra and Karlene.  He will also be remembered by his two sisters: Sr. Alice LeStrat and Irene (Bob) Cunningham; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews.  Joseph was predeceased by his parents Louis and Marie (nee LeBris)  LeStrat; son Richard; grandson Chance; brothers: Andre (Dina) LeStrat, and Ludovic LeStrat; and his sisters: Aline (Joffre) Thevenot, Marie (Justin) Bourbonniere, Adrianne (Norman) McKinnon, Annette (Marius) Syrenne, Germaine (Bruno) Plamondon, and Estelle (Roland) Goovaerts.  A Funeral Mass was celebrated on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at St. Front Roman Catholic Church St. Front, SK at 11:00 a.m., presided by Fr. Charles Nweze.  Others taking part were: Dean Mamer, crossbearer; Colette Moyen and Danielle Cook, scripture readers; Sr. Alice LeStrat, intentions; Kimberly Scott and Danielle Cook, gift bearers; Mike Quessy and Darren Baril, ushers; Betty Luchak and Maryanna Bussiere, memorial table attendants. Music ministry was provided by pianist Marie Harcourt. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Knights of Columbus. Urn bearers were Dustin DeCouteau and Kristine Campbell. Interment will be at a later date.  Memorial donations can be directed to The Canadian Cancer Society or St. Front Roman Catholic Church Fund.

 

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