MARIE-LOUISE VAN BUSKIRK (LAPIERRE)

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MARIE-LOUISE VAN BUSKIRK (nee LAPIERRE) Mrs. Marie-Lousie Van Buskirk of Lac du Bonnet passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2007 at the age of 79 years at Pinawa Hospital. Marie was born in Winnipeg on November 24, 1927. She grew up in Saskatchewan where she met and married Leo Belisle in 1945. They lived and worked in Alberta for many years, until Leo passed away in 1966. Marie and Danny then moved to Thompson which is where she met and married her second husband, Harry Vince Van Buskirk, in 1971. Vince and Marie moved to Lac du Bonnet after he retired in 1986, where they enjoyed playing cards, floor curling and visits with friends and family. Vince passed away in 1989. In addition to her many talents, Marie will be especially remembered for her devotion to her family, her mischievous sense of humour and her love of a good game of cards. Marie is survived by her loving family: son, Daniel (Leila) Belisle; brothers, Arthur and Jean Lapierre, and sister Carmen (Martin) Tetrault; grandchildren, Alethia (Doug) Belisle and Leo Belisle; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Marie was predeceased by her parents, Arthur and Germaine Lapierre; brother Ephraim; husbands, Leo Belisle and Vincent Van Buskirk, and sisters-in-law, Carole and Aline. Viewing will take place on Monday, February 19, 2007 at 12:00 p.m. with Funeral Mass to follow at 1:00 p.m. at Notre Dame du Lac Roman Catholic Church in Lac du Bonnet with Father Mirek Szynal presiding. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 200-6 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6. The family wishes to extend their gratitude and appreciation to the staff at Bonny Vista for their professional and diligent care. A special thank-you is also extended to the home care workers and to the caring volunteer drivers who took Marie for her appointments, shopping and banking. SOBERING FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM, Beausejour 268-3510 or MB Toll Free 1-877-776-2220

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 17, 2007