Wilfred George Gelinas

October 27th, 1927 ~ September 29th, 2017

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Wilfred passed away peacefully with family by his side on Friday, September 29, 2017. He was predeceased by his parents George and Robertine Gelinas, brother Lionel, sister Georgette Klos, parents-in-law Christian and Mary Ziegler, sister-in-law Ann Gelinas, brothers-in-law Ed Klos and Dave Whitehead and son-in-law Barry Guenther. Wilf is survived by his loving wife of 60 years and 11 months Monica; children Kevin, Tim (Ronda), Michelle (John) Vail, Carmela Hoffart (Robert), Colin, and Marcy; grandchildren Jason (Kristin) Hoffart, Todd (Tamara) Gelinas, Justin (Amy) Hoffart, Alicia Hoffart (Justin), Leah (Tyler) Lakeman, Jonathan (Chandra) Hoffart, Steven (Amy) Gelinas, Jordan Gelinas, Shane Vail, Bobbie Gelinas (Kevin), Kara Gelinas (Brent); great-grandchildren Sophie, Ella, Poppy, Dante, Savannah, Gracie, Taya, Mya, Gabriel, Bristol, Barrett, Emma, Cohen, Liam, and Riley. He leaves to mourn his sister Elmire Whitehead; brothers Roger, Marcel (Susan), George (Linda); in-laws Andrew (Christina) Ziegler, Richard (Ester) Ziegler; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Wilf was a member of the Knights of Columbus for over 60 years serving as Grand Knight in many councils as well as Faithful Navigator of the 4th Degree. He was a member of St. Peter’s Parish for over 50 years and also held numerous positions in church committees. He was employed with McGavins Bakery for over 30 years.  Wilf’s family was important to him; he was very involved in his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren’s lives. He enjoyed watching all their activities and was proud of each and every one of them. The family wishes to extend thanks for keeping him in your thoughts and prayers and to the nurses and staff at the General Hospital. Prayer Service will be held on Monday, October 2, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, 100 Argyle Street, Regina, SK. Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. in St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church with Father J.B. Okai, Celebrant. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that you make a donation in Wilf’s memory to the charity of your choice.

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Miss you dad

Colin, Vancouver, BC, Canada

On behalf of my parents, Dick and Dolores Lemmerick, and myself, we send our heartfelt sympathy to you Monica and family on Wilf's passing. We have fond memories of his kindness.

Danette Lemmerick, Regina, SK, Canada

Dear Monica and family - we were so saddened to learn of Wilf's death. He was always one great friend and Knight of Columbus. Clare and I remember many good times we shared during our lifetime in Regina. Marty & Clare

Marty & Clare Schneider, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

our condolences to you and your family. Antonio and Giustina Carteri

Lucy Carteri , Regina , Saskatchewan , Canada

Dear Roger Deepest sympathy to you and your family. May he rest in peace

Mary and Roger , Edmonton , Ab, Canada

Our most sincere condolences to Monica, and Carmela and to all of the family and all of Wilf's loved ones . I had the pleasure of serving on many Knights of Columbus committees with Wilf over the years and had a great deal of respect for him. He was a very pleasant man and truly a man with great integrity and I am honoured to call him my friend and Brother Knight. Rest in Peace, my friend.

David Mayer, Regina, SK, Canada

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Wilf was like a father figure to me when we attended St. Peter's as him and I would joke around back and forth. Proud to have known you. Dan & Marie Petryshyn

Dan & Marie Petryshyn, Pilot Butte, Sask., Canada

The Gelinas Family With our deepest sympathy. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless. Cram and Tracy Knapton-Pain

Cram and Tracy Knapton-Pain, Saskatoon , Saskatchewan , Canada

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