CME Family Last Post by Name

When we receive news of the death of a member of the CME Family, we post an obituary along with details and family wishes.  Our current records go back to 2000 and may not be complete. If there are any errors or omissions please use the form here to notify us as soon as possible.

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Spr Richard Franklin "Frank" Krepps (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Richard Franklin ‘Frank’ Krepps (Ret'd) of Red Deer, Alberta (formerly of Flin Flon, Manitoba), peacefully on 25 June 2021 at the age of 98 years.

Spr Richard Franklin ‘Frank’ Krepps (Ret'd)

Sgt Gregory John Kruse, CD

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Gregory John Kruse, CD, a Combat Engineer from 2 Combat Engineer Regiment based in Petawawa, ON. Sergeant Kruse was on his third overseas tour of duty when he was killed in Afghanistan on

Sgt Gregory John Kruse, CD

Sgt John Henry Kruse (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant John Henry Kruse (Ret’d) of Kitchener ON on 1 October 2020 at age 77 after a short bout of cancer.

Sgt John Henry Kruse (Ret’d)

Edward Joseph "Ed" Kubu

Deceased:

We regret to advise the death of Edward Joseph "Ed" Kubu on 25 April 2018 in his 100th year at the West Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Grimsby ON.

Edward Joseph "Ed" Kubu

Spr Allan Isban Kulawic (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Allan Isban Kulawic (Ret’d), suddenly, at Hamilton General Hospital on Friday 21 August 2020.

Spr Allan Isban Kulawic (Ret’d)

MWO Peter John “Stan” Kurdziel, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Peter John “Stan” Kurdziel, CD (Ret’d), peacefully, on 22 June 2017 in Ottawa, ON at age 92.

Master Warrant Officer Peter John “Stan” Kurdziel, CD (Ret’d

Don Floyd Kurtz

Deceased:

We regret to advise that Don Floyd Kurtz passed away suddenly in Vancouver.

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Cyril Henry Kusch

Deceased:

We regret to advise that Cyril Henry Kusch passed away peacefully at Saskatoon City Hospital on 6 October 2005 at the age of 98.

RCE Badge circa 1937 - 1952

Capt Roy James Kuta Sr., CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Captain Roy James Kuta Sr., CD (Ret’d), peacefully on 18 July 2025, in Orleans ON at the age of 85 years.

Capt Roy James Kuta Sr., CD (Ret’d)

WO Robert Gerard “Bob” L’Abbé, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Warrant Officer Robert Gerard “Bob” L’Abbé, CD (Ret’d) of Kingston ON, peacefully in hospital on 18 August 2021 at the age of 86 years.

Warrant Officer Robert Gerard “Bob” L’Abbé, CD (Ret’d)

Cap Pierre-Antoine L’Heureux

Deceased:

We  regret to advise of the death of Corporal Pierre-Antoine L’Heureux, unexpectedly in his home in Edmonton, AB on 22 October 2016.

Corporal Pierre-Antoine L’Heureux

Cap Pierre-Antoine L’Heureux

Deceased:

C’est avec regret que nous vous annonçons le décès du Caporal Pierre-Antoine L’Heureux, un membre du 1e Régiment de Génie de Combat de la Base des Forces canadiennes d’Edmonton, AB.  Pierre est décédé subitement à sa rési

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Richard “Rick” Labiuk

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Richard “Rick” Labiuk of Fort Macleod AB, suddenly on 26 December 2021 at the age of 77 years.

Rick Labuik

CWO Jocelyn "Josh" Lachapelle, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Chief Warrant Officer  Jocelyn "Josh" Lachapelle, CD (Ret’d), peacefully during his sleep on 15 January 2018 in Ottawa, ON at age 53.

CWO Jocelyn "Josh" Lachapelle, CD (Ret’d)

CWO Jocelyn "Josh" Lachapelle, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

C’est avec beaucoup de regret que je vous annonce le décès de l’Adjuc Jocelyn (Josh) Lachapelle, CD (Retraité), il est décédé paisiblement dans son sommeil le 15 janvier 2018 à Ottawa à l’âge de 53 ans.

CWO Jocelyn "Josh" Lachapelle, CD (Ret’d)

Spr Philibert “Phil” Lacroix (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Philibert“Phil” Lacroix (Ret’d) peacefully at the Georgian Manor Long Term Care facility in Penetanguishene ON on 31 October 2014 in his 94th year.

Spr Philibert“Phil” Lacroix (Ret’d)

Sgt Robert “Bob” Ladouceur, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of  Sergeant Robert “Bob” Ladouceur, CD (Ret’d)  at the Kelowna Hospice on 30 June 2025 at age 67 years after a three-year fight with cancer.

Sgt Robert “Bob” Ladouceur, CD (Ret’d)

Spr Franklin Benjamin LaDuke (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise the death of Sapper Franklin Benjamin LaDuke (Ret'd) of Calgary AB on 15 June 2006 at the age of 93 years.

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Lucien Omer Lafrance

Deceased:

We regret to advise that Lucien Omer Lafrance died on 29 May 2008 at the age of 88 after a lengthy illness.

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Cpl William Kenneth Laidlaw (Ret`d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise that Corporal William Kenneth Laidlaw (Ret`d) passed away peacefully on 18 June 2006 in his 89th year.

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Spr Andrew Laidler (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Andrew Laidler (Ret’d) of Calgary AB on 4 June 2002 at the Colonel Belcher Care Centre at the age of 95 years.

Sapper Andrew Laidler (Ret’d)

Sgt Jocelyn Joseph Lalancette, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Jocelyn Joseph Lalancette, CD (Ret’d) in a traffic accident in Utica, Illinois, USA on 27 July 2016 at the age of 57.

Jocelyn Lalancette (Ret’d)

Spr Rosaire Lalancette (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper Rosaire Lalancette (Ret'd) in Montreal, QC on 17 May 2019  at the age of 96. Rosaire was a Royal Canadian Engineer veteran of WW II.

Rosaire Lalancette

Cpl Jean 'Johnny' Donat Laloge, MM, MiD, (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Jean Donat "Johnny" Laloge, MM, MiD of Pouce Coupé BC on 11 May 2007 in Vancouver BC at the age of 92 years.

Cpl Jean 'Johnny' D. Laloge, MM, MiD, (Ret'd)

Joseph Paul Donat “Don” Lalonde

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Joseph Paul Donat “Don” Lalonde in Calgary, AB on 27 September 2006 at the age of 92 years.

Joseph Paul Donat “Don” Lalonde

Capt Donat Lamarre (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Captain Donat Lamarre (Retd) on 18 March 2012 at the age of 87.

Capt Donat Lamarre (Ret’d)

Sgt David Lamont, CD

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant David Lance Lamont in Carleton Place, ON on 16 June 2004 at the age of 37 years after a valiant battle with cancer.

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MCpl Marcel Joseph Ernest “Danny” Lamouche

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Master Corporal Marcel Joseph Ernest “Danny” Lamouche, peacefully, at North Island Hospital in Courtenay, BC on 4 November 2019 at age 76.

Firefighter Marcel Joseph Ernest “Danny” Lamouche

MWO Arthur S. Lamperd, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Master Warrant Officer Arthur S. Lamperd, CD (Ret’d) in Summerside PE on 10 February 2011 at the age of 78.

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Sgt Lloyd Landry (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sgt Lloyd A. Landry on 22 July 2003 at the age of 46 after a lengthy illness.

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Lt Arthur Nelson Lang (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Lieutenant Arthur Nelson Lang (Ret'd) on 27 February 2016 in his 101st year.

Arthur Nelson Lang

Sgt Harold Murray Lang (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sergeant Harold Murray Lang (Ret’d) on Wednesday, 22 August 2018 at ninety-six years in Toronto, ON

Sgt Harold Murray Lang (Retd)

Maj Ray Lange, CD (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Major Raymond O. Lange, CD (Ret’d) of Chilliwack BC on 6 October 2021 at age 90 years. Ray was a Korean War veteran of 59th Independent Field Squadron (1953-54).

Maj Ray Lange, CD (Ret’d)

S/Sgt Francis “Frank” Langton Sr.

Deceased:

e regret to advise of the death of Staff Sergeant Francis “Frank” Langton Sr. on 3 June 2006 at the Chilliwack General Hospital in Chilliwack BC at the age of 90 Years.

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Rodney “Rod” Stuart Lansdell

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Rodney “Rod” Stuart Lansdell in Victoria, BC on 12 February 2015 at the age of 88.

Rodney “Rod” Stuart Lansdell

Capt Bruno Lapierre, CD (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Capt Bruno Lapierre, CD (Ret'd) on 4 April 2018 after long battle with illness. Bruno served over 26 years with 3rd Field Engineer Regiment (now named 34 Combat Engineer Regiment) Montreal, QC.

 Capt Bruno Lapierre, CD (Ret'd)

Capt Bruno Lapierre, CD (Ret'd)

Deceased:

Nous avons le regret de vous annoncer le décès du Capt (ret) Bruno Lapierre survenu le 4 avril 2018 suite à une longue maladie.

 Capt Bruno Lapierre, CD (Ret'd)

Oscar Joseph LaPierre

Deceased:

Oscar Joseph LaPierre passed away peacefully at home in Medicine Hat, Alberta on 3 July 2005 in his seventy-fourth year.

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René Joseph Lapointe

Deceased:

We regret to advise that René Joseph Lapointe passed away at the age of 90 on Saturday, 28 June 2008 at Lambton Meadowview Villa, in Sarnia, ON.

RCE GVIR

Spr Adolphus Otto "Al" Larocque (Ret'd)

Deceased:

We regret to advise that Sapper Adolphus Otto (Al) Larocque (Ret'd) passed away peacefully in the Nanaimo General Hospital on 15 February 2006 after a battle with cancer.

Spr Adolphus Otto "Al" Larocque (Ret'd)

Spr John Anthony “Tony” LaRusic (Ret’d)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Sapper John Anthony “Tony” LaRusic (Ret’d) at home in Taigh‘na Mara, Glace Bay, NS on 23 June 2009 at the age of 95 years.

Spr John Anthony “Tony” LaRusic (Ret’d)

Adjuc Christopher Bradley LaSalle, CD (Ret)

Deceased:

We regret to advise of the death of Chief Warrant Officer Christopher Bradley "Chris" LaSalle, CD (Ret'd) in Ottawa on 3 November.  Chris was the former Regimental Sergeant Major of 33 Combat Engineer Regiment.

CWO Christopher LaSalle, CD (Ret'd)v