ROSA-MARIA (ROSA) JOSLINE VAN DEN BUSSCHE

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ROSA-MARIA (ROSA) JOSLINE VAN DEN BUSSCHE (nee Keller) September 27, 1920 - July 13, 2009. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing our dearly loved mother and grandmother on Monday July 13, 2009 at the age of 88. She was predeceased by her son Dennis and husband Theophile and leaves to mourn her children: eldest daughter, Evelyn and her husband Frederick Saunders Sr.; sons: Camille and Ivan; daughter Brenda Roache; along with grandchildren: Frederick Winston Saunders Jr., Sherry-Lynn Saunders, Pearl Saunders, Mike Roache, Dale Roache and Wendy Roache. Rosa-Maria had numerous nieces and nephews and cousins throughout Canada and Belgium Rosa-Maria was born in Belgium. She was the youngest of eight children and at the age of five, came to Canada with her parents, Leon and Aline Keller, along with her siblings: Maria Rose, who later returned to Belgium, Louis, Roal, Audrey (Adrienne), Oscar, Eloy, and Emma. The Keller family finally settled and then farmed in Sperling, Manitoba. Rosa-Maria later moved to St. Boniface. In 1946 she married her husband, Theophile Van Den Bussche. They had five children, Evelyn, Camille, Dennis, Ivan and Brenda. In 1965 she lost her son Dennis tragically, who drowned in the Red River. Rosa-Maria worked at the Norwood Hotel in Housekeeping for 25 years. She continued to live in St. Boniface until her death. We would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Concordia Hospital for their loving care they provided to Rosa-Maria. In keeping with Rosa-Maria's wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service celebrating Rosa-Maria's life will be held on Friday, July 24 at 11:00 a.m. in the Coutu Funeral Chapel, 680 Archibald St. The Coutu family in care of arrangements: E. J. COUTU CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 680 Archibald St. 253-5086

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 18, 2009