Rene Brulotte, 1943-2008

Rene Brulotte, the fourth child of Emilienne Fortier and Emile Brulotte, was born July 10, 1943, in Girouxville, Alta., and passed away in Girouxville Dec. 6, 2008, at the age of 65 years. Rene attended school in Girouxville, Guy and the Falher college. After school he started working for farmers from spring to fall and in lumber camps in winter. In 1964 he got a homestead and married Henriette Valiquette in 1971; they had a son, Dwayne. They then moved to Beaverlodge and Sexsmith where Rene worked for United Grain Growers. They moved back to Girouxville in 1974 where Rene worked for Falher Alfalfa. At this time a daughter, Lisa, was born. In 1980, Rene started working for Alberta Transportation, La Prairie Group for 27 years. For Rene, growing up on the farm was a daily adventure, often leading him into challenging, mischievous endeavors that warranted him dire consequences. And it’s not just a coincidence he was nicknamed the fire chief. He was a party clown with a good sense of humour and loved to tease anybody who crossed his path. It could be an elderly at the villa, a child, his sisters or his coffee shop buddies. He had a great love for the outdoors, where you could find him hunting, fishing, trapping, quadding or snowmobiling with his beloved children and grandchildren, whom he lived for and loved very much. You could also find him in the kitchen perfecting his cooking skills by adding his secret ingredients to his delicious moose meat pies or grilling moose steaks on an open fire at the lake. Throughout his life he remained a loyal, trusted friend, a loving father and grandfather, son and brother. He was a simple man, with simple pleasures and a big heart. We will miss this humble man. Rene is survived by: his son, Dwayne (Monique); his daughter, Lisa (Mike) Gordon; grandchildren Wade and Alexis Brulotte, Sarah and Amy Gordon; his mother, Emilienne; three brothers and two sisters. He was predeceased by: his granddaughter Caitlin; his father, Emile; and nephew, Hector. The funeral for Rene Brulotte was held Dec. 12, 2008 in Notre Dame de Lourdes Roman Catholic Church in Girouxville, with Father Charles Lavoie officiating. Cremation followed with interment at a later date.

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