Wilfred George Gelinas

Wilfred passed away peacefully with family by his side on Friday, September 29, 2017. He was predeceased by his parents George and Robertine Gelinas, brother Lionel, sister Georgette Klos, parents-in-law Christian and Mary Ziegler, sister-in-law Ann Gelinas, brothers-in-law Ed Klos and Dave Whitehead and son-in-law Barry Guenther. Wilf is survived by his loving wife of 60 years and 11 months Monica; children Kevin, Tim (Ronda), Michelle (John) Vail, Carmela Hoffart (Robert), Colin, and Marcy; grandchildren Jason (Kristin) Hoffart, Todd (Tamara) Gelinas, Justin (Amy) Hoffart, Alicia Hoffart (Justin), Leah (Tyler) Lakeman, Jonathan (Chandra) Hoffart, Steven (Amy) Gelinas, Jordan Gelinas, Shane Vail, Bobbie Gelinas (Kevin), Kara Gelinas (Brent); great-grandchildren Sophie, Ella, Poppy, Dante, Savannah, Gracie, Taya, Mya, Gabriel, Bristol, Barrett, Emma, Cohen, Liam, and Riley. He leaves to mourn his sister Elmire Whitehead; brothers Roger, Marcel (Susan), George (Linda); in-laws Andrew (Christina) Ziegler, Richard (Ester) Ziegler; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Wilf was a member of the Knights of Columbus for over 60 years serving as Grand Knight in many councils as well as Faithful Navigator of the 4th Degree. He was a member of St. Peter’s Parish for over 50 years and also held numerous positions in church committees. He was employed with McGavins Bakery for over 30 years.  Wilf’s family was important to him; he was very involved in his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren’s lives. He enjoyed watching all their activities and was proud of each and every one of them. The family wishes to extend thanks for keeping him in your thoughts and prayers and to the nurses and staff at the General Hospital. Prayer Service will be held on Monday, October 2, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, 100 Argyle Street, Regina, SK. Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. in St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church with Father J.B. Okai, Celebrant. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that you make a donation in Wilf’s memory to the charity of your choice.