Obituary of Gerald Piche

Gérald Piché died peacefully on August 10, 2017, after a four year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Gérald was born July 21, 1935, in Gravelbourg to Oscar Piché and Blanche Bérubé. He was the youngest of four children; Alice, Leo, and Jeannine. Gérald married the love of his life Irène Arguin on April 2, 1956, and shortly thereafter they took over the family farm. They were blessed with five children; Lynn, Gisèle, Rita, Colin, and Gaëtan. Gérald enjoyed farming, unfortunately at the age of 27 he lost his left hand in a combine accident but persevered with the help of his wife, his dad, and his children. He was very proud as the farm celebrated it’s centennial anniversary in July of 2016. Over the years Gérald enjoyed coaching hockey, helping his sons with farming, visiting and playing cards with friends as well as travelling south in the winter to play golf with his buddies and enjoying happy hours on their deck. Gérald loved his family, his favourite saying to his grandchildren was "It’s a privilege to work” and he was so proud as he listened to them talk about their careers. Irène and family would like to thank all the staff at the Garden Grove wing of Providence Place in Moose Jaw, Wascana Rehabilitation Centre in Regina, as well as the staff at the Foyer d’Youville in Gravelbourg. Their patience and caring for dad as he dealt with this horrible disease was very much appreciated. Gérald will be sadly missed.