Romeo Joseph Beneteau of Vulcan passed away at the Vulcan Community Health Centre October 5, 2023 at the age of 76.
Romeo was born November 12, 1946 in Windsor, Ontario. Romeo was a farmer for most of his life, alongside his brother Harvey, who loyally supported each other throughout their entire lives. They left the family farm in 1969 when Romeo was 23, and headed west. They found themselves farming in Manitoba for 14 years before making their way to Alberta in 1989. The worked in Coronation, and then in Arrowwood and Mossleigh, where they decided to start a tire recycling business. In 1991, they settled in the town of Vulcan and bought a building downtown to run their business. They sold that business in 1997 and started work with the Vulcan County Transfer Station, where they remained until retiring in 2013.
In 2013, Romeo’s health was in decline, but he always remained a constant in his brother’s life. Romeo and Harvey enjoyed travelling and visiting amazing places such as the Yukon, Alaska, the Arctic Circle and various places in Saskatchewan and the northern United States. Romeo will surely be missed by his brother Harvey.
Romeo is survived by his sister Jeanette Bezaire of Ontario, his brothers Harvey Beneteau of Vulcan, and Clayton Beneteau of Michigan and their families.
He was predeceased by his father Harvey Beneteau when Romeo was 11 years of age, his mother Lorette Cote when he was 18, his sisters Angela Marontate, May Houle, Marguerite Mailloux, his brothers Martin and Donald Beneteau.
A gathering and Inurnment will be held Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 1:30 pm at the Vulcan Cemetery with Celebrant Peter Holukoff officiating. Please feel free to join Harvey and family at Mama’s Pizza at 2 pm for coffee and donuts.
Tributes may be made in Romeo’s memory to the Vulcan County Health & Wellness Foundation, PO Box 28, Vulcan, AB, T0L 2B0 OR to vchw.foundation@gmail.com.
Arrangements made by Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. Email condoloences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca “We Remember”.
Harvey,
Please accept the condolences of our entire family. As we look back, it was a real privilege to grow up together in the small community of River Canard. Romeo was always shy and reserved. We made it through St. Joseph School and farming would be our first love. We went through one of the worst financial crises in the ‘80’s.
You and Romeo were inseparable and together achieved what is most important in life – the respect of everyone you met, worked with and worked for.
Sue and I, Leonard and our families are so happy to have been your lifetime friends. We are very sorry for the loss of your best friend, your brother, Romeo.
John and Sue Langlois
Romeo and his brother Harvey worked for our Gibb Farms family farming business and agribusiness from 1975 to 1984. There was absolutely nothing they couldn’t or wouldn’t do and everything they did was done with an enthusiastic smile on their faces. They were an inseparable and terrific team and were an integral part of our family. Heartfelt condolences to Harvey and may Romeo rest in peace.
I worked with Romeo and Harvey at the Vulcan Waste Transfer Station. Every morning, the guys made me a tea, and we would sit and enjoy our warm drinks before we started work. Both Harvey and Romeo are and were the kindest of gentlemen. I was so sorry to hear of Romeo’s passing, and am thinking of Harvey at this sad time.
My condolences to his family
Romeo was a wonderful roommate to my husband in long term care. He loved it when I brought my dog Peanut into visit. He was such a nice man.My condolences to all his family and his caregiver gal.
He was “friendly face and a wave at the “Vulcan museum “ west of town .
My Condolences to Harry & all of Roe’s family. I have many fond memories of Harv & Roe working at our family farm in Manitoba when I was growing up. They taught me many things about farming and were always there wherever anyone needed help with anything. I lost touch with them when they moved to Alberta but often think of those fond memories. Thinking of you Harvey, Take Care of yourself.