Rene Alphonse Langlais, 41

It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Rene Alphonse Langlais, age 41, on Saturday, December 26, 2009. Rene was born July 26, 1968 in Emo, Ontario to Alphonse and Annette (Sanche) Langlais, the youngest of 11 children.
Rene grew up on the family farm in Pinewood where he learned his strong work ethics, a love of the outdoors and for sports. He enjoyed hunting and became an elite baseball catcher and an avid competitor.
Rene graduated from Rainy River High School, and then completed his grade 13 at Fort Frances High. He then went to work for the CN as a conductor in Rainy River, Winnipeg and Thunder Bay. Rene moved to Alberta and worked as a conductor on the CN and then later started his career with NATCO Canada as a combustion engineer. He worked his way up to become services project manager in the oil fields. Rene loved his work, and travelled extensively on behalf of his company.
Rene and his family were active in Tai Kwon Do, and enjoyed camping and being outdoors. He was very proud of his children and loved them dearly.
Rene had the ability to make those around him laugh, with his jokes and funny stories. He also did a good rendition of Johnny Cash and the little ones were mesmerized by his Donald Duck impression.
Rene was a sensitive person and wore his heart on his sleeve. He always had a special hug for his siblings, nieces and nephews. Rene loved Mom and Dad and enjoyed being with them. He was always lending a helping hand to family, friends and neighbours no matter the task. Rene was very talented and mastered many skills including working with his hands. He was very proud of the tree house that he had built for his children.
Rene is survived by his children Megan and Joshua, his loving mother Annette; 9 siblings: Anne-Marie (Laurie); Paulette (Ted); Jeannette (Murray); Yvonne (Randy); Jacqueline (Al); Gabrielle (Mickey); Roger (Gail); Monique (Donnie); Michelle (Rick). Rene dearly loved his 37 nieces and nephews and 11 grand-nieces and nephews. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Rene was predeceased by his father Alphonse (2009), and his sister Lise (2003 ) .
Funeral mass will be held on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 11:30 a.m. from Our Lady of the Way Catholic Church, Pinewood, Ont. Fr. Robert Sipe Celebrant. Prayers will be offered at the Our Lady of the Way Catholic Church, Friday January 8, 2010 at 7 p.m.
Pall Bearers will be Roger Langlais, Bert Seguin, Murray Armstrong, Donnie Gall. Honourary Pall Bearers will be Mickey Gustafson, Rick Tymkin, Guy Arpin, Megan and Joshua Langlais, brother in laws and neices and nephews.
Interment will take place in Our Lady of the Way Catholic Cemetery at a later date. If desired memorial donations may be made to the Our Lady of the Way Building Fund, C/0 Northridge Funeral Home, Box 89, Emo, Ontario, P0W 1E0
Online condolences may be offered at www.northridgefuneralhome.com