Passed away July 22, 2017 in Lac La Biche, Alberta
At the age of 26 years.
Survived by his Loving Parents Linda Courtoreille & Donald Ratcliffe, Child Airyana Ruby Courtoreille, sisters Amy Ratcliffe, Jamie Courtoreille, Corey Courtoreille (Ken), Christy Ann Ratcliffe (Frank). Brothers: Wilson Courtoreille (Jenn), Brandon Cardinal (Jannelle), grandmother Mary Courtoreille, aunties: Vina Courtoreille, Darlene Courtoreille (Desmond), Sandra Courtoreille (Bob), Diane Courtoreille, Crystal Courtoreille (Eugene), uncles William Courtoreille (Veronica), Elvin Courtoreille, Peter Courtoreille (Jennifer), Lloyd Courtoreille (Audrey), numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Melvin is predeceased by grandfathers Jean Mckay, John James Courtroreille, Willie Courtoreille, George Ratcliffe, uncles Eugene Courtoreille, Colin Courtoreille, auntie Ruby Lois Courtoreille.
Celebration of Life
A wake was held on Thursday July 27 at 9:00 AM at the Anita and Arthur Cadieux Agriplex in Lac La Biche, AB
Funeral Services were held on Friday, July 28, 2017 at 2:00 PM at the Evangelical Free Church in Lac La Biche, Alberta a cold lunch followed at the church.
Honourary Pallbearers were Brian Courtoreille, Nelson Courtoreille, Peter Jr. Courtoreille, Amy Ratcliffe.
Pallbearers were Brandon Cardinal, Desmond Jr. Courtoreille, Elvin Jr. Courtoreille, Sheldon Courtoreille, Wilson Courtoreille, Kenneth Partaker.
Officiating Pastor Charles Fish, Eulogy Amber Courtoreille.
Cremation to follow the service.