Hortense Gueguen
April 4, 1926 – January 14, 2018

Hortense Marie-Ange (nee Ferré) Gueguen of Humboldt, SK, passed away at Humboldt District Hospital on Sunday, January 14, 2018. She was 91 years of age. Hortense was born on April 4, 1926 in the St. Brieux District of Saskatchewan to Antoinette and Louis Ferré. She grew up on a family farm with her six brothers and sisters. She obtained her schooling at Tilly country school. On October 30, 1945 she married Jean Gueguen and they took over the Gueguen family farm. This union was blessed with eight children: four daughters and four sons. Mom helped our dad with everything on the farm; she was a multitalented, determined individual, and no challenge was too big. She accomplished many tasks from greasing the tractor to unplugging the combine, milking the cows and baking bread for many hungry mouths. In 1974, mom and dad moved into Humboldt and started another “new chapter in their life.” Mom was a caregiver at heart; in 1993 she began to volunteer at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital for the pastoral care team tending to the needs of others. She was a nurse without a degree for many family members, but especially for our brother Paul. Mom was the disciplinarian in our household as we grew up. When it came to the grandchildren, Dad would say to the little ones “Grand mere will have to talk to you”, but with the great-grandchildren, having ice cream at 10 AM was always okay. Hortense enjoyed a variety of pastimes such as gardening, birdwatching, crafts, and quilting. When Hortense moved into Caleb in 2011, she made new friends and participated in many activities at her new home. She enjoyed hours spent on the telephone chatting with family and friends. She also cherished outings with her close friends. Mom’s faith was never-ending it carried her through many challenges. Daily Mass and prayer were always a part of her life. Her daily rosary or two were spent in the quietness of her home; and even right into her last moments. At 91 years of age, mom was not tired of being a mom. Mom would say, “My children are my life, whatever you have to do in your life will reflect upon me,” as she raised her voice in a gentle warning at the end. Hortense is lovingly remembered by her children: Jocelyne (Stan) Miller, Louise (Dennis) Suignard, Lilianne (Marvin) Erickson, Jeannette (Philip) Mansiere, Claude (Ann) Gueguen, Paul Gueguen, Pierre (Yvonne) Gueguen; Grandchildren: Tara (Ian) Delmage, Sherilyn (Sean) Bater, Gilbert (Karla) Suignard, Richard (Laurel) Suignard, Gregory Suignard, Robert (Jayne) Suignard, Valerie (Chris) Sawcyn, Vernon Erickson, Katherine Erickson, Ryan (Melinn) Mansiere, Joelle (Blaine) Carlson, Jeffrey (Dacey) Mansiere, Marc (Rochelle) Mansiere, Christopher (Shaye) Mansiere, Nina Gueguen-Nielsen (Russell), Amy Gueguen (Nikolaus Danczak), Andrew Gueguen (Emily Whittaker); 28 great-grandchildren; one sister Lorraine Coquet; sister-in-law Linda Ferré; and numerous nieces and nephews. Hortense was predeceased by her husband Jean Gueguen; infant son Gilbert; her parents; and numerous sisters, brothers and their spouses. The Prayer Service for Hortense was held at Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt, on Friday, January 19, 2018, at 7:30 p.m., led by Nestor Trach and organist Darlene Cash. Scripture readers were Claude Gueguen and Nina Gueguen-Nielsen, and a special poem, Grandmother Owl, was read by Amy Gueguen, who wrote the poem in honor of her beloved grandmother. The eulogy was delivered by Yvonne Gueguen. The Funeral Mass was offered at St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church, Humboldt, SK on Saturday, January 20, 2018, at 10:30 a.m., celebrated by Fr. Joseph Salihu. Others taking part were: Andrew Gueguen, crossbearer; Gilbert Suignard and Marc Mansiere, scripture readers; Yvonne Gueguen and Ann Gueguen, intentions; Claude and Ann Gueguen, and Marvin Erickson, giftbearers; Carol Bergermann and Linda Johnson, memorial table attendants. Music ministry was provided by Loretta Schugmann as director with organist Denise Germain, soloist Emily Whittaker and members of St. Augustine Parish Funeral Choir. Honorary pallbearers were “all those who shared in Hortense’s life”. Active pallbearers were Greg Suignard, Richard Suignard, Ryan Mansiere, Jeffrey Mansiere, Ian Delmage, and Sean Bater. Interment followed at Kermaria Cemetery in the St. Brieux District. Memorial donations may be directed to the Sask. Brain Injury Association (230 Avenue R South, Room 422, Saskatoon, SK, S7M 2Z1), the St. Brieux Parish (Kermaria Cemetery Trust Fund) or St. Mary’s Villa Foundation. 

This Notice Is Courtesy Of
Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel - Humboldt, Saskatchewan
(306-682-4114)