Life can change overnight. It is with great sadness to announce that David (Dave) Joseph LaRocque took his last ride on Jan. 18, 2024, at the age of 69. Dave was born on September 21, 1954, to Anna and Allan LaRocque Sr. in Rainy River, Ontario. He was the second youngest of six children.
Dave attended Rainy River High School where he graduated, then went onto take Grade 13 at Fort Frances High School. He was employed at the Fort Frances Paper Mill for 30 plus years. When he wasn’t working at the Mill he owned and operated LaRocque Trucking for 10 plus years. Dave enjoyed long rides on his Harley, early morning coffee at the coffee shop, he had a gift for the gab and his passion was farming with his brother and best friend Al.
Dave was predeceased by his parents Anna and Allan LaRocque Sr.; infant brother; sister Glenda Radbourne, brothers-in-law Allan Radbourne, Wolf Rechlin, Gerald Olson; nephew Allan Olson and great-nephew Clint Quibodeaux.
Dave is survived by sisters Alana Rechlin, Margarett (Tim) Scott; brothers Allan LaRocque, Eldon (Mary) LaRocque; nieces Jennifer (Doug) Radbourne, April (Garrit) Doll, Brandi (Stephen) Carter, Debby Olson, Melanie Olson, Heather (Jason) Schram, Tamara (John) Quibodeaux; great-nieces Aurora Olson, Andrea and Danielle Schram, Olivia, Rebecca and Natalie Doll, Savanah and Autumn Carter; great-nephews Chad and Chris Quibodeaux and families, Brett Schram; cousin Gerald (Maureen) Findlay, and Zach (Cheyenne and Mya) Sopotiuck
At Dave’s request, there will be no funeral service. There will be a come and go celebration of life at the family farm at a later date.
Donations in memory of Dave may be made to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
Between time and tide
Eldon LaRocque
Heaven and hell
It stands still for no one
As of late another family member
Has fallen.
The time we had
Was a long and happy life,
There were many pitfalls and hurdles along the way,
Hardships and heartaches
Most were overcome
But time has a way of
Creeping upon you,
And is a thief.
It is with a sad heart and a
Tortured soul and
Many good and bad memories
That we leave behind a brother
Who now resides in the
House of the Lord.
Gone now and his chains
That bound him to this earth,
Now at peace.
Rest.
