David “Dave” Alec Lagacé (54 years) and Michelle Suzanne Lagacé (44 years), residents of Bezanson, AB, passed away together on December 27, 2025, in the County of Grande Prairie, AB.

Dave was born on October 21, 1971, in Grande Prairie. He completed grades 1-12 in Sexsmith, AB, and went on to eventually obtain his Red Seal in electrical. Michelle was born on August 3, 1981, also in Grande Prairie. She was educated in early childhood development, working as a licensing officer for Children’s Services.

They had personalities that complemented each other. Dave was very laid-back, kind, and sincerely loved Michelle, his wife of 18 years. Michelle was outgoing and had an exuberant personality.

Dave and Michelle both loved to go riverboating. Michelle enjoyed singing, entertaining, and gardening. Dave liked playing darts and cribbage, as well as going fishing.

They will be sadly missed by their children, Drayton Lagacé, Hanna Demeter, and Joshua Rozon, and their first grandchild, Charlotte Ruby Erika Demeter, who was born on December 29, 2025. Dave and Michelle had been so anxious to meet her.

They will also be missed by Dave’s parents, Sharon and Jacques Lagacé; his sister, Kelly Lagacé; niece Brandi (Kevin) Plantz; grandnephew Jacq Bzowy; Michelle’s brothers, Clay (Terri) and Tyler; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews on both sides of the family.

They were predeceased by Michelle’s mother, Marie Crummy; her stepfather, Jim Sewchuk; and Dave’s uncles, Everett Michalchuk, Bill Gould, and Lynn MacKellar.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Grande Prairie (10404 102 St). Following the service, friends are invited to join the family for refreshments. Interment will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to the Family Education Society (cheque payable to Grande Prairie Family Education Society: 9607 102 Street, Grande Prairie, AB T8W1E1).