Albert "Butch" Marshall Desjarlais

Albert “Butch” Marshall Desjarlais of Regina, SK passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 after fighting a valiant battle with cancer for 14 years. He died peacefully with his loving family by his side. Left to celebrate his life are his wife Donna Greene; daughters Anita (Peter) Hopfauf, Leana (Murray) Gettle, Tamara (Ryan) Gudmundson, and Courtney Rae Desjarlais; sons Jarret Desjarlais, Jeremy (Charity) Greene, and Danny (Justine) Greene; grandchildren Carly, Chad, Chloe, and Justin. Butch is also survived by his brothers Leonard (Shirley) Desjarlais and Ducky Desjarlais; his sisters Barbara (Harold) Desjarlais and Grace Racette as well as numerous relatives and friends. 

Butch was born to Joseph Leo and Mary Louise Desjarlais in Fort Qu’Appelle 68 years ago. He was the youngest of 15 children, and is predeceased by his parents; brothers Fred, Albert, Raymond, Tony, Mickey, Jerry, and Ron; sisters Elizabeth, Margaret, and Delphine.

Butch had an incredible zest for life, a positive attitude and a great sense of humour, his infectious laugh was loved by all. Because of his illness he regretfully retired from the City of Regina after many years of service. Butch was an avid Montreal Canadiens fan, much to the chagrin of some that will be left unnamed. For years he had been volunteering with the Schizophrenia Society of Sask, and was a strong advocate for those living with mental illness. Butch will be sincerely missed by all that knew him.

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the Regina Wascana Grace Hospice for their wonderful support in his final days.

A Celebration of Butch’s life will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. in Sacred Heart Parish, Lebret, Saskatchewan. Interment to follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Allan Blair Cancer Centre, Regina Wascana Grace Hospice or the Schizophrenia Society of Saskatchewan.