Obituary of Rene Berthelette

Joseph ‘Rene’ Berthelette, January 14, 1940 – February 7, 2022. It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Rene at the Yorkton Union Hospital at the age of 82. Rene was surrounded by his loving family helping him on his journey home. Rene was born in 1940 when his parents lived in Union Point MB. When he became of age to attend school his family moved to St. Adolphe where he grew up and made life-long friendships. Rene moved his young family to Yorkton in 1964 for work and eventually became a Partner in Parkland Tire. He along with his partners owned three tire shops, Esterhazy, Preeceville and Parkland Tire in Yorkton. After many years in the business he and his partners sold to Fountain Tire and he retired at the age of 70. Early in his life in Yorkton he got involved in the community, he was on many committees and involved in many clubs, including the Yorkton Terriers where he met his life-long friends and second family. He belonged and gathered with the Old Time Terriers till his passing. Early in his life in Yorkton he moved his family a few times before settling in Rokeby where he enjoyed a more country life. Eventually after the kids left the nest they moved back into Yorkton where he stayed in his retirement home. His true passion was his wife and family. June was the love of his life and they enjoyed a long and happy journey together. Married at 20 he built his first home with his dad in St. Adolphe, where he and June had their first two children, Larry and Donna. After the family to Yorkton they welcomed two more, Gordon and Roger. He mentored many, coached many, gathered with many and spent much of his life at a rink with his hockey, or the kids skating. He obtained his pilots licence and flew around Saskatchewan with is family, attending shows and meetings. Camping and fishing was a passion while his children were young and they enjoyed life wanting for nothing. His wisdom and guidance in all things was amazing. Rene would help anyone with anything at anytime. He always listened! Open for a talk and a beer we shared many a good time in his backyard, on the deck, or golfing at Deer Park. Rene truly enjoyed his grandchildren and their lives. He helped them with driving, listened to their accomplishments and always had a solution to everything. Other accomplishments: Exhibition Board, Lions, Knights of Columbus, Yorkton Terriers, Commercial Pilot, Board Member and Inductee of the Sports Hall of Fame, Celebrate Success Award Recipient for Business, and so many more! Rene was predeceased by his parents Albert and Madeleine Berthelette (nee Brodeur); and by a brother John (predeceased since Rene’s passing). He leaves to mourn his passing his loving wife of 62 years, June (nee Conquergood); his daughter Donna and husband Clint Brothwell; his sons: Larry, Gordon and Roger; his grandchildren: Matthew Fiegal, wife Brittany, Jordan, Blair, Shawn and Jessica, Michael, Terri-Lynn, and Tyler. Also his great grandchildren: Brynn and Kalem Fiegal and Jaxon and Octavia Berthelette. Larry’s wife Tracy as well as Tracy’s children Jessica and family, Dustin and family. Also mourning his passing are his sister Lorraine and husband William Ross, his sister-in-law Shirley and niece Jennifer Berthelette. And his life-long business family: Brian Hilderman and Louis Plaquin, and his many other life-long friends. Rene’s wishes were to enjoy time with his family and friends for one more talk and sharing of his life. Condolences can be left at baileysfuneralhome.com Service Details. Interment Location: Yorkton Memorial Gardens Address: Highway #10 East YORKTON, SK Service Location: Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Address: Highway #10 East YORKTON, SK Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About this event In Loving Memory Of Rene Berthelette January 14, 1940 - February 7, 2022 Look inside to read what others have shared Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book. View Tribute Book