Career
After being injured in high school, Lefebvre starred with the Edmonton Wildcats for three seasons before joining the Edmonton Eskimos in 1966. After two more season in Edmonton, Lefebvre was disappointed to learn he was traded to the last place Montreal Alouettes. While mostly a receiver, Lefebvre was also a first string punter, punting 83 times in 1968, 102 times in 1973, 103 times in 1974, and 127 times in his final season.
He could also play defensive back, intercepting seven passes and returning two for touchdowns (both in 1967) He attempted two passes during his career, completing both.
Lefebvre was married to Sandi and they have four children: Cheri, Brad, Julie and Jesse. Lefebvre built and directed Canada"s first Circle Square youth ranch in Halkirk, Alberta, where he and his family served for eight years.
After founding and pastoring a small church in Kelowna, British Columbia in 1988, Garry returned to Edmonton in 1992 as director of the 100 Huntley Street counselling centre. On July 15,1992, Lefebvre was a guest on 100 Huntley Street.
In 1995, he brought the ministry of Athletes International Ministries to Canada, where he is now Executive Director.
In January 2009, he became the Regional Company-ordinator of Edmonton and area for Promise Keepers Canada. On March 16, 2016, the Edmonton Eskimos announced on their website that Lefebvre died. Number cause of death was given.
He was 71.
