JOHN LOUIS BOSACE

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JOHN LOUIS BOSACE It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Louis Bosace in the early morning hours of October 21, 2010. John was born in Paris, France in 1929 and moved to the United States with his father in 1945. His educational journey took him from Idaho, to Vermont, to Iowa, and then to Michigan, with an interruption to serve in the U.S. Army in Germany. In 1960, he accepted an appointment to teach in the French Department at United College (now the University of Winnipeg), thinking he would stay for two years. Those two years turned into a lifetime of stability and commitment to those he loved as well as to those he taught. He leaves to mourn his passing his beloved wife of 50 years, Jane, his stepmother Paulette Bosace of Reno, Nevada, his cousin Baudouin Gaignerot of France, his wife's brothers and sister in the United States, as well as many friends, former students and colleagues. He was predeceased by his parents, Louis and Germaine, his stepfather Daniel Soula, and his cousin Franz Gaignerot. John was a deeply philosophical man whose search for perfection was evident in all that he did, be it as a craftsman or as a teacher. His commitment to all whom he loved was unwavering. Special thanks to Anne, Glenn and Simeon Rusnak for always being there. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, October 28 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 510 River Avenue, with Father Michael Koryluk officiating. If friends so choose, in lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Rossbrook House, or to the University of Winnipeg Foundation, for a scholarship to be established in his name. KORBAN FUNERAL CHAPEL 956-2193

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 26, 2010