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Grenier, Joseph Henri "René" Armand

Grenier, Joseph Henri "René" Armand[1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13]

Male 1918 - 2010  (92 years)


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  • Name Grenier, Joseph Henri "René" Armand  [3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
    Birth 7 Mar 1918  Woodridge, RM of La Broquerie, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
    Gender Male 
    Residence 1 Jun 1931  Saint-Boniface, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5, 6, 10
    Death 26 Jun 2010  Saint-Boniface, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 4, 9, 10
    Funeral 30 Jun 2010  Springfield, Beausejour Census Division, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [10
    Burial 30 Jun 2010  Green Acres Funeral Home and Cemetery, Springfield, Beausejour Census Division, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 10
    Person ID I402081034093  Rick Dondo's Family
    Last Modified 16 Jun 2025 

    Father Grenier, Joseph Jules,   b. 2 Jun 1890, Lorrette, RM of Tache, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 27 Jul 1968, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 78 years) 
    Mother Guilbeault, Marie Anne "Annette",   b. 8 Feb 1896, Saint-Boniface, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 25 Dec 1991, Saint-Vital, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 95 years) 
    Marriage 28 Oct 1912  RM of La Broquerie, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F7225  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Thorimbert, Alice Isabelle,   b. 22 Mar 1919, Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes, RM of Lorne, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 5 Feb 2013, Saint-Boniface, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 93 years) 
    Marriage 13 Jul 1940  Saint-Vital, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 9, 10
    Type: Spousal 
    Children 
     1. Grenier, R.
     2. Grenier, R.
     3. Grenier, N.
    +4. Grenier, C.J.M.
    Family ID F4645  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 16 Jun 2025 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1 Jun 1931 - Saint-Boniface, Manitoba, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - Type: Spousal - 13 Jul 1940 - Saint-Vital, Manitoba, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 26 Jun 2010 - Saint-Boniface, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsFuneral - 30 Jun 2010 - Springfield, Beausejour Census Division, Manitoba, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - 30 Jun 2010 - Green Acres Funeral Home and Cemetery, Springfield, Beausejour Census Division, Manitoba, Canada Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S1563291627] Winnipeg Free Press,
      Passages Service of the WFP (Web)[SD], (Winnipeg Free Press Located in: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada), N/A.
      Described as "Obituary - Winnipeg Free Press Passages Service - Long notice",

      as published in this Winnipeg Free Press Passages notice,
      where the full text is available.


    2. [S1502254493] Ancestry.com,
      Ancestry Family Trees (Public and Private), (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com.
      Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.).
      A contributor has cited material deemed to be pertinent to this story.
      It is described as "Ancestry Family Tree".
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    3. [S0000100001] Find a Grave (A subsidiary of Ancestry),
      Ancestry's Find A Grave Indices / Catalogues, (Find a Grave (A subsidiary of Ancestry)).

      As noted on the Ancestry.com service in this Records Collection item


    4. [S1582876842] Ancestry.com,
      Geneanet Community Trees Index, (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com.Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.).

      As noted on the Ancestry.com service in this Records Collection item


    5. [S1597022058] Statistics Canada and Ancestry.com,
      1931 Canada Census, (Government of Canada and Ancestry.com Operations Inc),

      MG26-K; Microfilm reel #M-1408; Item ID #234379.
      A contributor has cited material deemed to be pertinent to this story.
      It is described as "Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Seventh Census of Canada, 1931; Folder Number: T-27325; Census Place: St Boniface, Manitoba, Canada; Page Number: 33".

    6. [S1597022058] Statistics Canada and Ancestry.com,
      1931 Canada Census, (Government of Canada and Ancestry.com Operations Inc),

      MG26-K; Microfilm reel #M-1408; Item ID #234379.

      As noted on the Ancestry.com service in this Records Collection item

      It is described as "Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Seventh Census of Canada, 1931; Folder Number: T-27325; Census Place: St Boniface, Manitoba, Canada; Page Number: 33".

    7. [S1502254679] Ancestry.com,
      Manitoba Vital Statistics; Birth Index, (Ancestry.com Operations Inc).
      A contributor has cited material deemed to be pertinent to this story.
      It is described as "Manitoba Consumer and Corporate Affairs; Manitoba, Canada; Vital Statistics".

    8. [S1502254679] Ancestry.com,
      Manitoba Vital Statistics; Birth Index, (Ancestry.com Operations Inc).

      As noted on the Ancestry.com service in this Records Collection item

      It is described as "Manitoba Consumer and Corporate Affairs; Manitoba, Canada; Vital Statistics".

    9. [S0000100001] Find a Grave (A subsidiary of Ancestry),
      Ancestry's Find A Grave Indices / Catalogues, (Find a Grave (A subsidiary of Ancestry)).

      An online memorial for "Rene Armand Grenier 26 Jun 2010"
      can be reviewed on the public and free Find a Grave service.
      It may offer connections to his or her parents, siblings, children, and generations beyond.
      It may also contain stories that are not documented on your host's tree or this website.

      Your host has offered a file identified as an image of a portrait
      with a title of "Obituary photo for Joseph Henri "René" Armand Grenier (1918)",
      and has reported details about it as follows:


      Described as: Obituary photo - Joseph Henri "René" Armand Grenier (1918)
      NOTE: The above description may be truncated / shortened from the original
      Published in Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, on Abt. 2005

      Media / Image (jpg - [jpeg]; image - [portrait])
      File size: 145338 bytes; Image size (pixels): 220 wide by 220 high

      Available for viewing with an active subscription on your host's Ancestry tree.

      Or it can also be viewed on this site, which may also require a subscription.


      Ancestry record number reported as: N/A


    10. [S1563291627] Winnipeg Free Press,
      Passages Service of the WFP (Web)[SD], (Winnipeg Free Press Located in: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada), N/A.
      A contributor has cited material deemed to be pertinent to this story.
      It is described as "https://passages.winnipegfreepress.com/passage-details/id-166293/GRENIER_RENE".
      Further: "Condolences may be sent to: www.greenacresfuneralhome.com".

      It was described specifically or transcribed by them as "RENE GRENIER, Born: Mar 07, 1918, Date of Passing: Jun 26, 2010; Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, René Grenier Sr. passed away on June 26, 2010 at the age of 92 years old at Centre Taché Centre. He was predeceased by his brothers Leopo".ld, Edmond, Armand and Noël, and by sister Jeanne. René will be sadly missed by his loving wife Alice Grenier (nee Thorimbert), his children René Jr. (Louise Stragier), Rolande Dodgson (Gary), Noëlla Grenier, and Clarisse Daudet (Bertrand), 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, as well as Auguste, Marie, Harriet, and Audrey. René was born in Woodridge, Manitoba on March 7, 1918. He served as a coast guard in Halifax and Newfoundland in the Second World War and was an honorary life member with the Knights of Columbus. He worked at the St. Boniface Sanitorium / St. Amant Centre for 37 years as a stationary engineer. Viewing was held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at St. Eugène Church, 1007 St. Mary's Road with funeral mass following at 1:30 p.m. Interment followed in Green Acres Cemetery. Reception took place in the church hall. The family wishes to thank Claudette Poitras for all her help these past few years. A special thanks to the staff at 5ABC and 3ABC at Centre Taché. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in René's memory to Centre Taché Centre or the Canadian Diabetes Association. GREEN ACRES Funeral Home and Cemetery 1 Green Acres Lane, Springfield (204) 222-3241 Hwy. #1 East inside the Perimeter at Winnipeg

      -- As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 3, 2010

      The information was at the time and may yet be available here, on an Internet service,
      access to which may or may not also be subject to a subscription.


    11. [S0000100001] Find a Grave (A subsidiary of Ancestry),
      Ancestry's Find A Grave Indices / Catalogues, (Find a Grave (A subsidiary of Ancestry)).

      An online memorial for "René Armand Joseph Henri Grenier 26 Jun 2010"
      can be reviewed on the public and free Find a Grave service.
      It may offer connections to his or her parents, siblings, children, and generations beyond.
      It may also contain stories that are not documented on your host's tree or this website.

      Your host has graciously offered a file identified as an image of a headstone
      with a title of "Headstone - Joseph Henri "René" Armand Grenier (1918)",
      and has reported details about it as follows:

      Described as: Headstone - Joseph Henri "René" Armand Grenier (1918)
      NOTE: The above description may be truncated / shortened from the original

      Published or taken in Navin, Beausejour Census Division, Manitoba, Canada on or about 26 Jun 2010

      The offered place of birth is: Woodridge, RM of Piney, Manitoba, Canada
      The offered date of birth is: 7 Mar 1918
      The offered place of death is: Saint-Boniface, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
      The offered date of death is: 26 Jun 2010

      Cemetery / final disposition identified as: Green Acres Funeral Home and Cemetery

      The following people have been identified as mentioned in the image:

      Joseph Henri "René" Armand Grenier (1918)


      The content of the image has not been transcribed


      Media / Image file of types: (jpg - jpeg; image - headstone)
      File size: 19046 bytes; Image size (pixels): 250 wide by 188 high

      Available for viewing with an active subscription on your host's Ancestry tree.
      Or it can also be viewed on this site, which may also require a subscription.

      A publicly accessible image of this headstone and a memorial to this individual is
      very likely available via the "Find a Grave" service which is probably cited
      as a "SOURCE" for details and events that are part of this person's story.

      Ancestry record number reported as: N/A


    12. [S0000300001] Various,
      Media items collected on Ancestry® family trees: Portraits [SD], (Various).

      Your host has offered a file identified as an image of a portrait
      with a title of "Obituary photo for Joseph Henri "René" Armand Grenier (1918)",
      and has reported details about it as follows:


      Described as: Obituary photo - Joseph Henri "René" Armand Grenier (1918)
      NOTE: The above description may be truncated / shortened from the original
      Published in Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, on Abt. 2005

      Media / Image (jpg - [jpeg]; image - [portrait])
      File size: 145338 bytes; Image size (pixels): 220 wide by 220 high

      Available for viewing with an active subscription on your host's Ancestry tree.

      Or it can also be viewed on this site, which may also require a subscription.


      Ancestry record number reported as: N/A


    13. [S0000300009] Various,
      Media items collected on Ancestry® family trees: Images of obituaries [SD], (Various).

      Your host has graciously offered a file identified as an image of an obituary
      with a title of "Obituary - Annette "Marie Anne" (Guilbault) Grenier Guenette (1896)",
      and has reported details about it as follows:


      Described as: Obituary for Annette "Marie Anne" (Guilbault) Grenier Guenette (1896), as published in the Winnipeg Free Press on 1991/12/29 (page C26)
      NOTE: The above description may be truncated / shortened from the original

      Published in Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada on 29 Dec 1991

      The offered place of birth is: Saint-Boniface, Manitoba, Canada
      The offered date of birth is: 8 Feb 1896
      The offered place of death is: Saint-Vital, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
      The offered date of death is: 25 Dec 1991
      Reporting that the death occurred in or at the Foyer Valade

      Cemetery / final disposition identified as: St Boniface Cemetery

      Though there may be such, no people have been identified by the contributor as having been mentioned in the notice

      The notice has not been transcribed


      Media / Image file of types: (jpg - [png]; image - obituary)
      File size: 255560 bytes; Image size (pixels): 429 wide by 1522 high

      Available for viewing with an active subscription on your host's Ancestry tree.

      Ancestry record number reported as: N/A