07/22/2026
Our thoughts are prayers are with the Labonte family🙏🏻Mike and his family were a big part of the St. Mary’s community for many years! Prayers at St. Mary’s this Friday July 24th at 7:30pm and Funeral Mass is this Saturday July 25th at 11am at St. Mary's Catholic Church.
In Loving Memory of Michel Labonté
It is with heavy hearts and profound love that we announce the passing of Michel “Mike” Labonté, 83, of Prince George, BC. Mike passed away at his home on Friday, July 17th, 2026.
Born Joseph André Wilfred Michel in Morinville, Alberta on September 19, 1942 to Lucien and Honorine Labonté, Mike was the fourth of eleven children. He moved to Prince George in the late ‘60s as a salesman for Gainers Meats. He married Kathleen Glasser July 11, 1970 and together they raised five children. He worked as a salesman and sales manager for Malkins and Sunspun Foods for over two decades, then operated his own catering and concession stand business.
He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and Pepère, as well as an active member of his church and community. He was a member of St. Mary’s parish for nearly six decades, led several fundraising campaigns for the Church and Elementary school, and was a proud contributing member of the Knights of Columbus.
He was also a driving force behind the growth of youth soccer in the city, first as a coach, then as a zone manager, and ultimately as the chair of Prince George Youth Soccer Association where he, in collaboration with his board, created the soccer fields now used by youth players across the city. One of the fields is named for him.
Mike is survived by his wife Kathleen, his daughters Michelle (Jack) and Karen, his sons Chris (Michelle), Daniel, and Mark (Roberta), as well as his grandchildren Paul, James, Sophie, Simon, Elliot, Megan, Owen, Juliet, and Jolene. He is also survived by his sisters Evangeline (Louis), Rogelle (Willie), Denise, Yvonne (Tom), and Marie (Gerry), and his brother Roger (Bernadette).
A prayer vigil will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church at 7.30 pm on Friday, July 24. His funeral service will be held at the Church at 11am on Saturday, July 25.
