Obituary of Guy Dauphinais

Guy Joseph Dauphinais of Regina, SK and formerly of Gravelbourg, SK passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at the age of 76. He was born on October 25, 1939, in Shaunavon, SK. Guy is survived by his wife, Diane (nee Morse); daughter, Nicole (David) Ursu; sons Gilles (Cori), Jean-Guy (Catherine), Jean-Claude (Sarah), Jean-Paul (Tara); grandchildren, Tyler, Tayler, Alex, Josée, Renée, Jack, Joe, Olivia, Blake; siblings Ed (Valerie) Dauphinais, Estelle (John) Levesque, Paula (Bill) Nistor, Michelle (Bill) Weinbender, Evelyn Smith; brothers-in law, Jim Empson, Larry (Judy) Morse; and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, Alexandre and Salome Dauphinais; father and mother-in-law, Dearrl and Irma Morse; sister, Yvette Empson; brothers-in-law, Doug Smith, Rudy Tomuschat. Guy was a devoted family and community minded man. He lived in Gravelbourg for 45 years, where he practiced law for 35 of those years. Guy was active within the community. He served 10 years as mayor, chairman of the Gravelbourg School Board, chairman of the St. Joseph's Hospital Board, member of the Rec Board and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He also volunteered countless hours with senior/minor hockey and ball. Guy and Diane moved to Regina in 2012 to be closer to their children and grandchildren. Guy's passions included his family and his wife Diane of 48 years, the Saskatchewan Roughriders, the Montreal Canadiens, the town of Gravelbourg, reading the Leader Post daily, playing cards, cheering on his children and grandchildren at their activities, and opportunities to get his entire family together. He glowed when any of his grandchildren were in his presence. He was deeply proud of all his family and their accomplishments. Guy will be missed greatly by all he touched. Funeral Mass was held on Saturday, April 30, 2016, at 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of the Assumption Co-Cathedral, Gravelbourg, SK. Celebrants were Bishop Don Bolen and Father Hope Klutsey. Cross bearers were Josée and Renée Dauphinais. Readers were Jean-Guy Dauphinais and Estelle Levesque. Intentions were shared by Jean-Paul Dauphinais. Offertory gifts were presented by Jean-Claude Dauphinais, Sarah and Olivia Kempton. Urn bearers were Diane Dauphinais and Nicole Ursu. An honour guard was formed by the Knights of Columbus. Vocalist Henri Lepage was accompanied by organist Leona Bourgeois. Picture tribute by Tayler Ursu. The eulogy was written by Guy's children and grandchildren. Memorial donations in memory of Guy to Cystic Fibrosis Canada, Box 721, Regina, SK , S4P 3A8, and Masses, were greatly appreciated. There are many people we would like to thank after bringing Guy (Dad, Grandpa) home to rest in Gravelbourg, the community he loved so much. Special thanks to Bishop Don Bolen for presiding at the funeral and giving a homily that will forever be in our hearts and minds. To Father Hope Klutsey, Henri Lepage, Leona Bourgeois, Brian Sipe, thank you. To the Ecole Mathieu lunch crew, Merci. To Dr. Pillay, thank you. Elan, Pat, Renee, thank you for being so professional and caring. To Claude Piche for being there for us and for always being a best friend to dad, thank you. Lastly but not least we thank our extended family and friends, for your kindness, support, prayers, and love during this difficult time. We are certain that Guy is grinning in heaven! With peace and love, The Dauphinais and Ursu families.