Ed de Laroque
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Passed on November 25, 2022
It is with the most profound sadness that we announce the passing of our Dad, Husband and Legend, Ed de Laroque.
Ed was born September 28, 1970 to Charlie and Lynda de Laroque and was raised just outside of Argyle, Manitoba. Ed played hockey in his younger years into his 20’s and football in his teenage years. He married Kim Petrie in 1995 and together they built a life and raised 4 amazing kids.
Ed was the heart and soul of Warren Tire. He worked for his parents until 2006, when he and Kim bought the business and took the reins. There wasn’t anything Ed couldn’t do or figure out. Even in most recent times when staffing was short and times were getting tough, he did not quit, he did not give up. Ed was the hardest working man we will ever know.
Ed was a born coach, mentor and leader. Once his children started playing sports, he was all in. He coached hockey, football and baseball, and many of his teams won countless championships. He was his kid’s biggest fan, cheering them on in all their activities from motocross to Air Cadets, hockey, football, baseball and Irish Dance. Ed loved his kids so much, and was so proud of them.
When he wasn’t coaching, he was hunting or fishing. Ed gave his children the gift of his knowledge and love of the outdoors. Many July long weekends were spent hauling in pickerel at Grand Rapids or on the Red reeling in the cats. He taught all four of them how to hunt and fish, and was so proud when they were successful.
Ed loved to travel. Besides many hunting and fishing trips, Ed loved to travel to Mexico, Cuba, the Dominican, the West Coast, day trips throughout Manitoba, trips to US for football games or a simple trip on the side by side to Inwood for some lunch.
Ed loved his family and friends very deeply. Ed’s friends meant the world to him. While he might not have been a man of words, you always knew he loved you through his actions. Ed was very thoughtful, and had a soft side that he only showed to the people closest to him.
He will be terribly missed by his wife Kim, his children Dylan (Rachel), Austin, Ciarra and Brady, his parents Charlie and Lynda de Laroque, his brother and sister and their families, his nephews, Kim’s family and his nieces, and of course all the friends he loved.
Honourary Pallbearers are Scott Fisher, Mike Tataryn, Jamie Puffalt, Jamie Gray, Stan Grassinger, Donnie de Laroque, Ray Blowers and Corkie Allarie.
A service will be held Monday, December 5, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. in the Stonewall Legion, 459 Main Street, Stonewall Manitoba. A come and go reception until 4 p.m. will follow, for those who don’t make it in to the service.
We would like to thank Colleen and Tyson Langrell, the EMT’s, Headingly RCMP, and the nurses and doctor at Stonewall Hospital for everything they did for us that morning.
In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made to the Manitoba Wildlife Federation, for a memorial youth hunt in Ed’s name.
Our promise to you Ed, we will fight, we will survive, we will live life in your honour, we won’t quit, we won’t give up, and you will always be with us.
“Hands of steel and a heart made of gold”
2022
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Ed de Laroque 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Teulon, Province: Manitoba
Sincere and heartfelt condolences to Ed’s family . We are shocked by the terrible news of his passing. Our thoughts and prayers to Charlie and Linda, his parents. Larry baker/Linda Edwards
Sincere sympathy to all the family & friends who loved Ed. Such a sad time.
Dolores Johnson