JESSICA MARIE BERNARDIN

Condolences & Memories (12 entries)

• I know that this is 16 years late, but I just thought of Jessica today. I didn't know Jessica extremely well, but I'm sure I would have gotten to know her at University had time gone by if she not been taken from us. I remember playing with her on a number of occasions in flute choir during the summer just before she got in to University. As much as I admired her, my pride and jealousy got in the way and to this day I carry guilt about not putting it aside sooner so that I could have just gotten to know her better. I wish I knew better in who she was, but her passion, spunky personality and her love for people (and her flute), were so evident. She was such a beautiful flute player and a beautiful person both inside and out. Through her, she taught me a valuable lesson in loving people and choosing to do so even if you don't want to or even if you don't feel like it. Feelings often get in the way of doing what's right. I went through cancer four years ago and I would rather go through it again so that Jessica could still be here. The one thing cancer taught me though was that I can't see the big picture and may not ever know why God allowed her to be taken so young,......but HE sees the big picture and still wants to comfort those who mourn her loss sixteen years later. It's hard to choose to have joy when you miss someone so much. It's hard to live life to the fullest when you feel like you're running on empty on a day to day basis......but to choose joy and keep so positive as Jessica did will help you make it through the day. I love you Jessica and hope you knew I did. My continuous condolences to family and friends. I will continue to pray for you. - Posted by: Ruth Reimer (Friend) on: Nov 01, 2021

• Thinking of you and missing you always, Jessica I loved our share of music and love of life. Thank you for being a part of my life. - Posted by: Melissa Wayne (Friend) on: Dec 17, 2019

• We are saddened to hear of the loss of Jessica. Our daughter Megan and Jessica were friends at Parc La Salle. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this time of loss. - Posted by: Irene & Bruce Sawatsky (Acquaintance) on: Nov 23, 2005

• We wish to express our sincerest sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your beautiful daughter. We have enjoyed Jessica's playing her flute at the Syrinx festival and in the University of Manitoba symphony and wind ensemble with Charmaine, our daughter. We share her grief at the passing of her dear friend. - Posted by: Heather & Alex Kraubner (Acquaintance) on: Nov 23, 2005

• I just wanted to say that the service was beautiful today. Although I did not know Jessica, she seemed like a wonderful girl. I did work with her father a few years ago and wanted to extend my sympathy to the family. As a mother of two young children, I feel deeply for your loss. Our prayers are with you at this time. Teresa and family - Posted by: Teresa Graham (vanderVis) (Acquaintance) on: Nov 23, 2005

• As parents of a son also a student in the U of M's Faculty of Music, we wish to extend to you our sincerest condolences for the loss of your beautiful daughter, Jessica. May your cherished memories of her help to ease your pain. - Posted by: Barbara and Barry Ross (Acquaintance) on: Nov 23, 2005

• We are deeply saddened to hear of the tragic loss of your dear daughter Jessica. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Cheryl and Dave Busch - Posted by: Cheryl Busch (Friend) on: Nov 23, 2005

• As the father of 18 and 20 year old girls, and a member of the WPS, who investigates accident fatalities, (but isn't involved in yours) I want to say my personal thoughts and heart are thinking about you and your baby. I do not actually know your daughter but in many ways feel I do. I wish I could make it better for you somehow but know there is no way. I am not particularly religious but will say several prayers. I will hug my children again tonight thinking of Jessica. - Posted by: With held (Acquaintance) on: Nov 22, 2005

• Music is the language spoken by angels. ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Jessica will now truly be one of God's special angels and will now sing his praises in Heaven. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this very difficult time. - Posted by: Marcel and Priscilla Vincent (Friend) on: Nov 21, 2005

• As a member of the Salvation Army and as a member of the Arts Community, I want to express to you my heartfelt condolences. My prayers and thoughts are with you all in this tragic time. A bright and very talented member of our community is gone but her music will live on. - Posted by: Shayne Stanton (Acquaintance) on: Nov 21, 2005

• I was an Australian exchange teacher to Glenlawn in 2002 and had the pleasure of teaching Jessica in English classes. A wonderfully bright student who was so positive in all her work. I am very sad to hear from the other side of the world of her passing and send sympathies to her family and friends. Like so many, I was very lucky to share in some of Jessica's music and her love of life. - Posted by: Steve Mitchell (Friend) on: Nov 21, 2005

• Hello, my name is Amanda Toews, I went to school at Glenlawn with your daughter, I would like to send my best wishes to the friends and family, Jessica was a great girl with alot going for her. She was beautiful inside and out. Best wishes to the family on your loss. - Posted by: AMANDA (Acquaintance) on: Nov 20, 2005