Léo "Porky" Bastarache, 82, of Moncton, passed away on Tuesday January 25, 2011 at the Villa du Repos. Born on September 28, 1928 in Moncton, NB, he was the son of the late Calixte and Annie (Cormier) Bastarache. Léo was a member of the Air Force Vets Club. He was a former checkers champion in the New Brunswick Checkers League. He was also an avid pool player and loved playing cards, especially "200". In December 2008, Porky is one of the few people that ever got the perfect hand (29 points) in crib. People who played against him knew they faced a big challenge. He is survived by three children: Jean-Paul (Verna) of Lakeside Estates, Donald (Danny) of Moncton, Roland and his daughter Amanda of Moncton; Ricky Keenan of Vancouver Island, BC, who was like a son to the family; two sisters: Leda Lirette (late Alfred) of Moncton and Alice Cormier of Toronto, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Lina Melanson and four brothers: Edgar, Ernest, François and Euclide.
The family will receive condolences at Frenette Funeral Home, 88 Church Street, Moncton (858-1900) on Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. until departure (10:45). Funeral mass will be held at Our-Lady-of-Assumption Cathedral, Moncton, on Saturday January 29, 2011 at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Our Lady of Calvary R.C. Cemetery, Dieppe. In memory of Léo, a contribution to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated. www.frenettefuneralhome.com