Marie Denise Racine
<p>It is with great sadness that on November 11, 2023 our beloved mother, auntie, grandmother and GG Denise passed away peacefully at Dufferin Care Home in Coquitlam, BC at the age of 97.</p><p><br></p><p>Denise was born Marie Denise Larocque on July 11, 1926 in Lac La Biche, Alberta. She grew up in St. Albert, Alberta and lived in a small house near the grain elevators along with her parents and 9 siblings- 5 brothers and 4 sisters. A Roman Catholic of strong faith, Denise briefly lived in the convent of Blue Nuns training as a novice as she had plans to become a nun herself. That was until she met her husband of 64 years, George Joseph Racine. George and Denise were married on December 30, 1944 at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Coquitlam, BC.</p><p><br></p><p>Denise will be deeply missed by her son Larry Racine (Linda), grand-daughters Tina Connelly (Brendan), Terri Racine-Muir (Dave), Lisa MacFarlane and Lani Gelera. Her 7 great grand-children Devon, Cory, Max, Georgia, Shelby, Kaitlyn and Livia will always remember her warm hugs, deep laughter and unconditional love.</p><p><br></p><p>She is predeceased by her 9 siblings, son Robert, daughter Susan, grandson Wade and husband George.</p><p><br></p><p>A Roman Catholic funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, November 29 at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 828 Laval Square, Coquitlam officiated by Fr. Larry Lynn.</p><p><br></p><p>Burial service at Robinson Cemetery, 621 Robinson St., Coquitlam at 1:00pm.</p><p><br></p><p>Reception at St. Anne’s Hall (downstairs), 838 Laval Square, Coquitlam following the burial, approximately 2:00 pm.</p><p><br></p><p>In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Denise’s name to Arthritis Research Canada.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>Obituary
It is with great sadness that on November 11, 2023 our beloved mother, auntie, grandmother and GG Denise passed away peacefully at Dufferin Care Home in Coquitlam, BC at the age of 97.
Denise was born Marie Denise Larocque on July 11, 1926 in Lac La Biche, Alberta. She grew up in St. Albert, Alberta and lived in a small house near the grain elevators along with her parents and 9 siblings- 5 brothers and 4 sisters. A Roman Catholic of strong faith, Denise briefly lived in the convent of Blue Nuns training as a novice as she had plans to become a nun herself. That was until she met her husband of 64 years, George Joseph Racine. George and Denise were married on December 30, 1944 at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Coquitlam, BC.
Denise will be deeply missed by her son Larry Racine (Linda), grand-daughters Tina Connelly (Brendan), Terri Racine-Muir (Dave), Lisa MacFarlane and Lani Gelera. Her 7 great grand-children Devon, Cory, Max, Georgia, Shelby, Kaitlyn and Livia will always remember her warm hugs, deep laughter and unconditional love.
She is predeceased by her 9 siblings, son Robert, daughter Susan, grandson Wade and husband George.
A Roman Catholic funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, November 29 at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 828 Laval Square, Coquitlam officiated by Fr. Larry Lynn.
Burial service at Robinson Cemetery, 621 Robinson St., Coquitlam at 1:00pm.
Reception at St. Anne’s Hall (downstairs), 838 Laval Square, Coquitlam following the burial, approximately 2:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Denise’s name to Arthritis Research Canada.
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