David POUCETTE

Obituary of David POUCETTE

February 14, 1941 – Morley, Alberta
June 23, 2021 – Calgary, Alberta

It was with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, brother, cousin, uncle and friend David Poucette courageously battled an illness to the end on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at the age of 80 years.

David attended the Morley Residential School and was an exceptional gentleman, kind hearted and would always greet you with a smile, handshake and a hug.

He was a hard worker and since he started his family, employed with Steel Brothers in Exshaw, AB. The company went through two names changes, Graymont and Continental Line Plant. He was employed with this company from 1967 to retirement age in 2006. He continued working for a couple more years with the Tribal Administration as security.  

David loved the sport of Rodeo and participating with his children in his younger years. He was in the roping events, and with his sons and daughter in steer riding, bull riding and steer wrestling. Whenever there was a dance, he and his late wife Yvonne loved to dance; especially to the tune of a fiddle.

David is survived by his children, Lorraine, Sandra, Willington (Havine), Curtis (Tanya), Ulina, Darrel, Adam, Mark, and Kyle; adopted children, Georgina and Lionel Labelle, Tammy and Vina Hunter, Glenna Mark; his grandchildren, Lukas, Misty, Coy, Cheyeen, Janell, William, Ty, Cole, Sevastin, Ocean, Chanel, Ganita Powderface, Vance, Robe, Kaylin, Simone Dixon, Odis Dixon, Sage Holloway, Antonio Holloway, Marcus Crawler, Falcon, Avon, Evan, Kylen House; seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Doreen, Norma, Debbie, Maisie, and Tina Fox (with whom he shared a birthday); brothers, Eldon (Jackie), JR (Pauline); sister-in-law Mary Fox; and his best friend Lawrence Crawler. He is also survived by members from the Mark, Twoyoungmen, Benjamin, Labelle, Powderface, Young, Fox, and Crane families from Maskwacis, and Big Plumes from Tsuut'ina.We apologize if we have missed anyone.


David was predeceased by his loving wife of 62 years, Yvonne Kay Poucette (in August of 2020); his daughter Ulina Nancy; son Delbert Tom; his parents, Adam and Flora Poucette; sisters, Vera Mark, Dorris Poucette; nephews and nieces, Darren, Marshall, Murphy, Terry, Shawn, Murtis Mark, Cedric Rollingmud, Holly and Nakoda; his mother and father-in-law, Elsie and Tom Labelle; sisters and brothers-in-law, Nancy Labelle, Clara, Gordon, Jack, Johnny, Peter, George,  and Lawrence Labelle; and his best friend Killian House. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Rockyview General Hospital Unit 30; also Kenny House and Brent Simon, Indigenous Hospital Liaisons.  

Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY (Cochrane, 369 Railway Street, Cochrane, AB), on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY (Cochrane, 369 Railway Street, Cochrane, AB), on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 1:00 p.m.  Family and friends are invited to join Mr. Poucette’s service streamed live (see below) on the day of the service. For those who are unable to view live, a recording of the service will be posted. Condolences, memories and photos can also be shared and viewed here. Graveside Service to follow at Chiniki Cemetery (Morley, AB). 

In living memory of David Poucette, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Cochrane, 369 RAILWAY STREET, COCHRANE, AB T4C 2E2, Telephone: 403-932-4740.

David's memorial card can be viewed with this link

 

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Tuesday
29
June

Public Viewing

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
McInnis & Holloway, Cochrane
369 Railway Street W
Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
(403) 932-4740
Wednesday
30
June

Funeral Service

1:00 pm
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
McInnis & Holloway, Cochrane
369 Railway Street W
Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
(403) 932-4740
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