October 13, 1946 – September 16, 2017
We sadly announce that Rose has passed away at the age of 70, peacefully at her residence in Stonewall, Manitoba.
Predeceased by her parents Steve and Ann, brothers Alex, George and Bill. Rose is survived by brothers Dan (Joyce), Mike (Rosalie) and Edward, sisters-in-law Olga, Vera and Winona, and many nieces and nephews.
Rose lived her early years in Komarno (district of Zbruch), a few years in Teulon, then moved to Stonewall. She enjoyed working at the Arris Centre, dancing and listening to polka music and rock and roll, bowling and participated in the Special Olympics Winter Games at Edmunston, New Brunswick in 1988 in the cross country event.
Rose was a happy person with a spontaneous, loud laugh, a unique sense of humour and a streak of mischief. Thank you to all the staff who treated Rose with love and compassion.
Funeral service will be held on Friday, September 22, 2017 at 2:00 PM at the MacKenzie Funeral Chapel in Stonewall. Father Peter Chorney presiding.
Interment of the cremains will follow at the Blessed Virgin Mary Cemetery in Zbruch.
If anyone so wishes, a donation can be made to the Association for Community Living Interlake Branch, Box 1222, Stonewall, MB, R0C2Z0.