Yvon Paul Fortin, age 70, a long time resident of Pembroke Pines, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, August 11, 2018. Yvon was born on May of 1948, in Canada, the son of Henri-Luc Fortin and Fernande Rodrigue. He was an avid golfer having achieved a 6 holes in one, something he was extremely proud of. Pre-deceased by brother, Jean Guy and sisters, Carmelle and Celine. His life and legacy will always be cherished by his wife, Aline F. Fortin; his children, Eric Fortin, Jo-Anne Fortin and Sabrina Fortin; grandchildren, Jean-Pierre , Phillip and Ryan; sisters, Suzanne and Gaetane; brothers, Real, Bruno, Claude and Berthier. A tribute to his life will be celebrated on Saturday, September 8, 2018, from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM at Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care, University Drive Chapel. In lieu of flowers, family would like for donations to be made in Yvon’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, www.stjude.org or The American Cancer Society https://donate.cancer.org/index
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Yvette Lorenzo (Hollywood)
August 15, 2018, 12:00 am
Aline, Eric, Joanne, and Sabrina Wishing you peace and sending our prayers in this difficult time. Yvette and Richard
Douglas Hoffman (Boca Raton FL)
August 15, 2018, 12:00 am
I was very fond of Yvon. We both loved golf and we are both left handed golfers. Mt favorite hole was the 19th when we would have a beer or two. God bless you and your family and keep you safe through this emotional time.
Stephanie Millette
August 15, 2018, 12:00 am
My thoughts and prayers are with the Fortin family through this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss.
Nancy mcrae (Broward)
August 15, 2018, 12:00 am
Yvon had a hard 5 mths…but he had his family by him side to give him love and cares til God Called him. The devotion of particulary Joanne to be there day and night for them was for me amazing love showing. RIP Yvon…i am sure you will be in ur love one forever?
Lise Gilbert (Qc Canada)
August 15, 2018, 12:00 am
My thoughts are with you in this difficult time, sending my deepest sympathy . Lise Gilbert
Larisa Pidano (Port St Lucie)
August 18, 2018, 12:00 am
Sending you my deepest condolences through this tough time. May he Rest In Peace an some you all relax with ease that he is not suffering anymore, but only playing golf daily in Heaven ???? Prayers to you all ????
Rich & Dory Isser (Davie, FL)
August 19, 2018, 12:00 am
Dearest Aline our prayers are with you and the family. Yvon will be sorely missed – he was a wonderful gentleman! All our love. Rich and Dory
Paul Sokolowski (Port St Lucie)
August 25, 2018, 12:00 am
I will miss dad very much. He was an amazing man. He was so loving to me.