It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Mark Thibert and Corrinne Bourgeois-Thibert, both 52 years of age, on January 30, 2021.
Mark and Corrinne are predeceased by Corrinne’s parents, Michael (Barney) Bourgeois and Nellie Bourgeois as well as her stepfather, Adrien (Pete) Rodier.
Left to mourn their passing is their daughter Nicole Thibert along with Mark’s parents, Ray and Marianne Thibert, Mark’s siblings, Noella (Tony), Yvette (Rick) and Edward (Amy), Corrinne’s siblings, Gary (Bonnie), Mary Lou, Raynard, Audrey (Simon), Anita, Fred (Tammy), Ellie Mae (John), and Patrick (Anita), and multiple aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Mark was born and raised in the south side of Winnipeg as the second oldest of 4 children. After graduating high school, he got a job working for the University of Manitoba where he remained until his passing. Mark was a hard worker and always had second or even third job, one of which was working alongside Corrinne at the Convention Centre. Mark was an avid pool player, card player and fisherman. He was part of multiple leagues throughout the city and won many awards both within Canada as well as internationally. Mark was known in his pool league as the gentle giant and was known everywhere he went as someone who would always step up to help.
Corrinne grew up in Pine River, Manitoba as the youngest of 9 children. She relocated to Winnipeg in her teens and graduated grade 12 from Daniel McIntyre. Corrinne worked a variety of jobs over the years, including Domo Gas, the Convention Centre and Dasch, to name a few. Because she was a hard worker and had a natural ability with others, she very quickly advanced to leadership roles wherever she went. Corrine had a natural charisma that drew everyone to her. Corrinne’s passions included the Winnipeg Blue Bombers who she spent countless hours cheering on over the years, even going so far as to attend the Grey Cup in 2019 on her own. Over the years, Corrinne made several aboriginal crafts for family and friends including several beaded chestplates, mittens, photo holders and shadow boxes which are cherished keepsakes.
Mark and Corrinne married on August 14, 1993 and soon had their beautiful daughter, Nicole. They delighted in being parents and found great joy in spending time together as a family playing games and singing karaoke. Mark and Corrinne developed incredibly close relationships with most people they met. They held almost weekly barbeques and bon fires at their place on the weekends where everyone and anyone was welcome. But their greatest love, after that of their daughter, was each other. They were the couple that others strove to emulate. They enjoyed spending time with each other and rejoiced at each other’s accomplishements.
Due to COVID public orders, a virtual service will be held and live streamed via the Neil Bardal Funeral Centre website on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. (noon). The live stream will include a virtual viewing.
A large celebration of life will be held at a later date once the COVID public orders have been lifted.
The family would like to extend their appreciation to all who cared for Mark and Corrinne in their last hours.
If family and friends wish to honour Mark and Corrinne, donations can be made to the Manitoba Metis Federation, 150 Henry Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0J7, 204-586-8474 or a No Kill Animal Shelter.