Robert Clarence LaRocque
November 3rd, 2023
Robert Clarence LaRocque
With our deepest sadness, the family of Robert Clarence LaRocque announce his passing, on Friday November 3rd, 2023, at the age of 82. He was a proud Metis man with a great love and dedication to his family and friends. Robert was a husband, father, grandfather, great- grandfather, uncle, and so much more to those who loved him.
He was predeceased by his father John. J. LaRocque and mother Dumachild Mary LaRocque (nee Charette), his father-in-law Jean Baptiste Poitras and his mother-in-law Marie Veronica Poitras (nee Desjarlais), his brothers Albert and his wife Viola, Clifford and his wife Rita, and Brian, his sister Sharon and her husband Barry, his eldest daughter Roberta and her husband Barry and grand- daughter Gracie and grandson in infancy Rayane. Left to mourn his memory his loving wife Theresa LaRocque (nee Poitras), their children John (Karen), Wayne (Tanya), Mary (Rachid). Grandchildren Sarah (Brian), Veronica (Tegan), Agnes (Jerry), Kathleen, and Jonathan. His great- grandchildren Shaleen (his baby shay), Joseph, Breanna, Madison, and Avery. With nieces and nephews and cousins too numerous to count.
Robert grew up on a farm, on a hill in Lebret. Helped his family with farm work. Later becoming a car salesman. I think this is when Theresa fell for Robert. Often telling him to come over and then borrowing the car for a cruise.
Robert also worked for the Department of Natural Resources. His job was to plant trees at Echo Provincial Park. He was a bad ass environmentalist before it was cool. Robert was a grill cook at the Caledonian Curling Club. He was thrilled that Sandra Schmirler ordered one of his breakfasts and told him she's never had such perfect eggs. Army & Navy was another job, towards the end of his working days he was at Modern Cleaning. Often taking Sarah & Veronica to work as there wasn't a consistent sitter. Dad retired and decided to take care of them fulltime. Making a coffee and off they'd go to the play park every day for hours.
Robert liked to make you feel cared for. He wanted to help anyone he could if they needed. That was just him.
Dad ran a successful canteen at Native Metal Ipsco Steel mill, mid to late 1970's. Hosting holidays supper for the working men, women and their spouses. He was also an athlete. he played baseball, softball. he played guitar often with brother Clifford at dances in the valley or the neighboring communities. His love of sports drifted down to his sons and daughters.
"My dad passed this afternoon. He was a good man.
you might have known him as Bob, Coach or Mr. LaRocque. he was all these things to me but most importantly, he was my dad. I'll miss him until I see him again"
A Funeral Service wil be held on November 10th, 2023 at 11:00am located at St. Cecilias Roman Catholic Parish in Regina, Saskatchewan.
The Interment will take place following the service at Riverside Memorial Park in Regina, Saskatchewan.
The family invites everyone back to the church basement where a luncheon will be held.
A live stream of the Funeral Service can be found on the St. Cecilias Roman Catholic Parish website.
Messages:
My dear friend Teresa, I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and all of your family.
Love and hugs my sweet Theresa sorry for your loss.
Rest in Peace with the Creator Bob. You deserve it. Condolences to Wayne and John and entire family. Thanks for the amazing childhood memories Coach! I will always remember Bob and our baseball championship w Wayne.❤️❤️
My condolences to all the family. Thank you Bob for sharing wonderful times and hard times. You always had a project to do …it was always busy at the house on the corner. Sometimes I would stop by just to say hello to some family member. Bob when he didn’t have work to do would be there with a hello. Bob LaRocque you were funny, smart , cool , a musician , mostly I call you my friend Vic
What a life, you will be forever missed ol Bob, Love and miss the good old days, Growing up with you as the neighbourhood grandpa meant the world to the girls. Rest easy big guy!!
I am so sorry to the LaRocque family. I am sorry I couldn't be there to attend his sending off as I was away. Bob and Teresa were my godparents as they stood up for me in communion when my family didn't attend. They helped my family so often and I am so grateful for both him and Teresa. Bye for now Bob or should I say the godfather..lol as he used to call himself, I am so sorry I wasn't there.
Therese and family. Sending heartfelt condolences.
Very sad to hear about Bob as I grew up being around him daily. My parents who have since passed away, were around bob and Theresa a lot as well. Friendships go a few decades in this family and I’m thankful I got to grow up with such a kind and loving family around us. Sending my love to all of the family
Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers
Uncle Bob will be missed dearly but remembered fondly. Thoughts and prayers and to all the LaRocque‘s.
Wishing Aunty and family peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow. We are thinking of you and your family (you are our family) Sending caring thoughts and prayers your way to support you through this. Love you all
Bob is my kinsman (cousin) and friend. (His coocomb Therese was sister to my Dad [JeanBaptiste]). We went to school together at Lebret and our families were close, then lost touch for awhile when we moved from there. Ruth an I send our condolencence to his family. Bob's passing is a great loss to the Michif traditions and knowledge of the Qu'Appelle Valley. may he rest in peace.
My condolences too family and friends R.I.P my friend
Condolences, live and prayers to the LaRocque family, my second family. Bob will be missed by many!
So very sorry to hear of Roberts passing , just found out so very sorry for your loss - called him Bob short pants