August 18, 1937 – June 28, 2021

Larry passed away peacefully at the Trinity Hospice in Kamloops BC June 28,2021.

He was the little Frenchman that most everybody loved , always full of mischief and with his own version of humour. He always had something up his sleeve or in his back pocket as they say. Larry was quite the joker and brought laughter to those around him, he will truly be missed.

Larry was Pre-deceased by his loving wife Helen, his son Raymond, his parents Arthur and Bernadette Bertrand (Ruel), Sisters Rita Bertrand, Irene Arnold, brother Robert Bertrand and sister-in-law Jean Bertrand.

Larry is survived by his daughters Elaine (Kerry) Staples, Sandra Bertrand, four grandchildren, Renee (Erik) Petersen, Darcy (Victoria) Staples, Jamie (Devin) Hemmelgarn, Tayln Bertrand. Four great grandchildren, Jaden, Jesse, Aliyah Staples, and Ava Petersen. His brother Denis Bertrand and sister Suzanne Neighbour, also several nieces and nephews, lifelong friend Pat Pope and Wally Weist.

Larry was born in Debden Saskatchewan to Bernadette Bertrand (Ruel) and Arthur Bertrand. When Larry was a very small baby the family headed west to BC to start a new life. In 1957 he met Helen and married her in 1959, they spent their life together raising their family.

Larry had many interests over his life one of his most treasured was learning to fly a small aircraft, Taking on the role of a farmer and purchasing a small acreage in Haney BC. There Larry and his family proceeded to grow a very large garden, raise pigs, chickens and rabbits and of course a couple of horses.

In 1974 the family move to Fawn Lake BC and started a new life. With 160 acres of Raw land  he began making a home for his family. With no running water or electricity it was a challenge but within a couple of years a house and home was built

Throughout the years he had many careers, a prison guard at BC penitentiary, a Carpenter (which he was the most proud of), then a highway department jack of all trades, Larry finally retired and moved to Kamloops BC.

Cremation took place and his remains will join his wife and son at Lakeview community cemetery in Roe Lake BC. Interment will be announced at a later date.

You will be so missed.

Condolences may be sent to the family at Kamloops Funeral Home.

• Date : 2021-06-28
• Location : Kamloops