Réal Riopel

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Réal Riopel, husband of Mrs. Rachel Gagnon, on November 16, 2024 at the age of 83. He will have left an indelible mark on the hearts of all who knew him, thanks to his exceptional human qualities, his big heart, his respect, his authenticity, and of course, his unique sense of humour.

In addition to his wife Rachel, Mr. Riopel is survived by his daughters: Jocelyne (Denis) and Sylvie (Éric); his grandchildren: Mathieu (Stéphanie), Joannie (Jean Philippe), Vincent (Vanessa), Jimmy (Sabrina) and Jonathan; his 7 great-grandchildren: Maéva, Émilie, Ludovic, Gabriel, Félix, William, Édouard and the forthcoming arrival of little Clara; his brothers: Claude (Pierre) and Michel (Lise). He is also survived by his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces, cousins and many friends.

He was predeceased by his parents Laurette Migué and Nelson Riopel, his brothers Florent and Normand, and his sister Gisèle.

The family will receive condolences on Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 1 to 4:15 p.m. at the Urgel Bourgie Funeral Complex, 8145 Chemin de Chambly in St-Hubert. The funeral service will follow at 4:15 p.m. in the funeral complex chapel.

We sincerely thank you for your support and comforting thoughts. To honour her memory in a meaningful way, if you wish, you can make a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or any other organization of your choice, in lieu of flowers.