BERNARD DESROSIERS

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BERNARD DESROSIERS When a peaceful movement prevails, war loses The Dala Lama It is with great sadness that we announce the accidental and untimely death of our dear husband, son, brother, uncle and friend, Bernard Joseph Raymond Gérard Desrosiers at the young age of 47. He was predeceased by his nephew, Donald Desrosiers, in March of this year. Bernard will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Tumina in Nepal, his parents, Ernest and Yvonne Desrosiers, his brothers and sisters, Marcel (Lucille), Agathe (Gabriel Arbez), Simone (Roger Normandeau), Marie (Don Borys), Claude (Thérèse), Marguerite (Raymond Simard), Paul (Lori), Lucille (Bob Proulx), Hélène (Ron Dalton), Gabriel (Shelley), Daniel (Nancy) as well as 37 nieces and nephews, 29 great-nieces and great-nephews, numerous uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. Bernard was born on October 16, 1960 and spent all of his early years on the farm in the Ste-Geneviève area. At 16, the adventurous and daring young man left home and set out to conquer the world. Many of life's challenges were thrown his way, however, with sheer determination and a work ethic beyond compare, he became an expert roofer and took his expertise to Alberta and British Columbia. Through the years, Bernard also travelled to many countries where he encountered new friends, new adventures and more obstacles. He was a generous and kind man and he loved to share his stories, his adventures and his skills with his family and friends. For that, we will always be grateful. At 41, faced with a mental illness, Bernard set out once again to conquer the world. His travels took him to South America, to Mexico, to Nepal and finally to Montréal. He encountered new people and new adventures, but also new obsessions. A self proclaimed warrior, Bernard led others who shared his beliefs and together they fought for justice, for freedom and for peace. When a peaceful movement prevails, war loses. became his motto. In the end, Bernard lost his war but peace did prevail. Rest in peace, our dear fearless warrior.' The memorial service to mourn Bernard's untimely death and to celebrate his life will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2008 at the Seine River Banquet Hall, 80 Arena Road, Ste-Anne, Manitoba. Interment of his ashes will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Mental Health Association (Manitoba Division) @ (204) 953-2351 or Development and Peace @ (204) 231-2848. BERNARD DESROSIERS Le dimanche 14 septembre 2008, Bernard Joseph Raymond Gérard Desrosiers est décédé accidentellement à Montréal à l'àge de 47 ans. Il manquera beaucoup à sa jeune épouse, Tunima du Népal, ses parents, Ernest et Yvonne Desrosiers, ses frères et soeurs, Marcel (Lucille), Agathe (Gabriel Arbez), Simone (Roger Normandeau), Marie (Don Borys), Claude (Thérèse), Marguerite (Raymond Simard), Paul (Lori), Lucille (Bob Proulx), Hélène et ami (Ron Dalton), Gabriel (Shelley) et Daniel (Nancy). Il laisse aussi dans le deuil, 37 nièces et neveux, 29 arrières-nièces et arrières-neveux, parents et amis. Il est prècèdè de son neveu, Donald Desrosiers, le 29 mars 2008. Bernard est né le 16 octobre 1960 et a grandi sur la ferme laitière à Sainte-Geneviève. à l'âge de 16 ans, le jeune aventureux quitta la ferme et se lança à la poursuite de ses rêves. Comme jeune homme, il a d surmonter plusieurs grands défis, mais il garda toujours son attitude positive. Ayant le go t de mieux connaître le Monde, Bernard a visité plusieurs pays, où il a fait connaissance de nouveaux amis, de nouvelles expériences et aussi de nouveaux défis. Il était généreux et il aimait beaucoup partager ses idées et ses histoires avec sa famille. Pour celà, nous serons toujours reconnaissants. Souffrant d'une maladie mentale depuis l'âge de 41 ans, Bernard passa ses dernières années à voyager en Amérique du Sud, au Méxique, au Népal et finalement, à Montréal où il mena des groupes d'individus dans une lutte pour la justice, pour la liberté et pour la paix. Cher Bernard, ce n'est pas juste que tu nous quittes ainsi, mais nous savons que tu es maintenant libre et en paix.' Si vous le désirez, vous pouvez faire un don en mémoire de Bernard au Canadian Mental Health Association (Manitoba Division) au (204) 953-2351 ou à Développement et Paix au (204) 231-2848.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 24, 2008