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RACHEL SCHENK BOSC
Date of Passing: Dec 17, 2025
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryRACHEL SCHENK BOSC
Rachel Bosc passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on the evening of December 17, 2025, with her loving husband, Robert, by her side. She was 69 years old at the time of her passing.
Rachel will be forever remembered by her husband, Robert Schenk, as well as her siblings, Claudette Saquet, Mariette Saquet, Denis Bosc, Rheal Bosc, and their families. She was predeceased by her parents, Norbert and Marie Bosc.
The third daughter of Norbert Bosc and Marie Kolly Bosc, Rachel was born in Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba in 1956. She received her grade school education in that community. While attending high school in 1972, Rachel met Robert Schenk. Courtship and romance followed. Both knew that one day they would marry.
After high school, Rachel moved to Winnipeg to attend the University of Manitoba, pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Home Economics. During her studies, she worked at Safeway as a "True Touch Cashier" and later at Hudson's Bay in Home Furnishings as a Management Trainee. Upon graduating from the University of Manitoba, she began her career as a Home Economist with the Manitoba Department of Agriculture, serving communities in the Brandon area before transferring to the Starbuck, Morris, and Carman areas where she gained the respect of all she worked with.
In the spring of 1979, Rachel and Robert's high school dreams became reality as they married in a beautiful ceremony in Winnipeg. Their extended family fondly recalls the wonderful wedding reception held on the River Rouge that memorable spring evening.
While continuing her work as a home economist, Rachel returned to university in the mid-1990s, earning her Masters of Business Administration from the University of Manitoba. She then worked in downtown Winnipeg as an Economist, leading the Agri Ventures section of the Manitoba Department of Agriculture. In this role, she supported small business startups with an agricultural focus, continuing this work until retirement.
Rachel's fondness for economic and statistical work continued into her retirement, where she managed personal and family affairs using spreadsheets and other tools, including helping her brother Rheal.
Rachel enjoyed travelling with Robert in her retirement years, often visiting Mexico and various European destinations. Together, they journeyed across Canada and many parts of the Western United States on road trips.
Rachel was deeply committed to the happiness and well-being of those around her, especially her brother Rheal, who required special care. He was a dedication she carried, to the last day of her life when she tried to make a daily FaceTime call to entertain him in the midst of delirium. She would ensure he had gifts and snacks at his residence while making sure his workers and fellow residents had gifts at Christmas and other occasions. You could always find her on her smart phone at 7:00 p.m. everyday entertaining Rheal.
A service honouring Rachel's life will be held at a later date.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 23, 2025
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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Our deepest condolences Robert and to the Bosc family. So sorry to hear of Rachel’s passing. Being neighbours to Rachel’s parents for many years I had the opportunity to meet with Rachel when she came to visit them. She was such a kind lady with a big heart, always wearing a beautiful warm smile, so easy to talk to. She will be sadly missed. May the fond memories help ease the pain through these difficult times. - Posted by: Claude and Rose Robidoux (Friends) on: Dec 28, 2025
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Our deepest sympathy Robert & to all the Bosc family. Rachel was a kind soul, always with a cheerful smile. Rest in peace. - Posted by: Paulette Lusignan (Friend) on: Dec 23, 2025
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She was so wonderfully generous, thoughtful, loving and was family to us in every way that mattered - she will always be our Aunty Rachel. We are holding you, Robert, and family close in our thoughts and hearts. Love, Jason, Amanda, Alex and Dylan. - Posted by: Amanda Ward (Close friend) on: Dec 23, 2025
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Robert and Bosc families; my deepest sympathies to all of you on the passing of Rachel. As a colleague of hers for many years in Manitoba Agriculture, I witnessed her commitment to the public service; working diligently to ensure individuals, families, farmers and businesses had the resources they needed to succeed. She was a dedicated 4-H supporter and a professional Home Economist and wore both of those badges proudly. My heartfelt sympathies at this very difficult time. - Posted by: Dori Gingera-Beauchemin (Colleague) on: Dec 23, 2025
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Rachel and I started our careers as professional Home Economists at the same time so we worked together on the Central Region team. I remember her ever-present smile and dedication to her work. One year, we had some fun with Madame Benoit, a famous cook at the time, and featured at the Manitoba Pork Expo. Madame Benoit made some good fun of how home economists measured everything while her cooking technique was to add a pinch of this or a handful of that. Benoit was famous for her delicious foods and recipes. But we home economists cooked great, delicious family meals as well! My sympathies to Robert and her family members. - Posted by: Debora Durnin-Richards (work colleague) on: Dec 23, 2025
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I send my heartfelt condolences to the whole family. - Posted by: Michelle Aline McEwan (Dufault) (Cousin) on: Dec 23, 2025