ROSE POIRIER (REWNIAK)

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ROSE POIRIER (nee REWNIAK) February 19, 1923 - July 20,2012 It is with great sadness and sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend at the Health Sciences Centre on Friday, July 20, 2012, at the age of 89. Rose leaves to mourn her passing, daughter Linda, son Jerry of Transcona, daughter Jane Burns (Blaine) of Tofield, AB, grandchildren Robin and Leon (Allison) of Edmonton, AB, Rania Peters (Ultan) of Kelowna, BC, great-grandchildren Sahara, Henry, Samuel Jeffrey of Edmonton, AB, and Aoife of Keloewna, BC, brother Metro Rewniak of Selkirk, MB, sister Ollie Finnegan of Surrey, BC, brother-in-law Arthur Poirier of Los Angeles, California, and many nieces, nephews and friends. Rose was predeceased by her loving husband Henry, son Jeff, father and mother Dmetro and Anna Rewniak, father and mother-in-law Emile and Helene Poirier, sisters Mary, Nellie, Lena, Lily, Betty, brothers Nick, Mike, Jack and Bill. Rose was born Febuary 19, 1923, in the little village of Ukraina, Manitoba, and came from a family of 12, she was raised on a farm. As a young girl, Rose attended Farley School and participated in plays, acting. singing and dressing up in Ukrainian costumes and went carolling at Christmas. As a young child, Rose stayed for awhile with sisters Nellie and Mary in The Pas (mile 165) and La Paroose (mile 171). at a later age, Rose helped out with the chores on the farm and milked cows, gathered eggs from the hen house separated the cream from the milk, and helped her mom make perogies and holubci. Rose had many adventures and when she was five years old, she and her sister Nellie got lost in the bush in The Pas when they went moss berry picking. Ross was tired, so she put her head on a pillow of moss her sister Nellie made and then she heard a whistle, so they called for help and were rescued. Two days before she died, Rose told her daughter stories about her life in Ukraina, and the time when there was a fire in the pantry when sister Mary went to get something to eat for Rose, but luckily nobody was injured. She also told them she got locked in school when the door handle broke, so Rose took a piece of wood from the floor and stuck it in the door and unlocked it. Rose had many stories to tell about a flood, a twister and many more adventures, and those stories will be cherished forever. When she was 14, Rose moved to Winnipeg and stayed with her sister Nellie and in her 20's she moved into an apartment and she also worked at the Nut House, and at her brother-inlaw's restaurant (Sister Bethy's husband). While in Winnipeg, Rose met the love of her life, Henry Poirier, and on May 6, 1950, they were married at Christ The King Church, during the flood. Shortly after they moved to Montreal, and in 1953 they moved to Saskatoon, in 1956, the family moved to Transcona where she spent the rest of her life. Rose was a wonderful, loving, caring wife and mother, she always put the family's need before hers, especially that of her son Jeff who had a stroke at 18 months and was paralyzed on the right side. Rose was the best mom and she was also kind, considerate, generous, very friendly, had a good sense of humour and was fun to be with. Rose enjoyed camping, berry picking (especially blueberries), picnics, fishing, mushroom picking, planting vegetable and flower gardens, going out to lunch, reading the newspaper, doing the Jumble and Word Search puzzles. She enjoyed watching the Bombers, Jets, and golf on T.V and also the Price is Right and Wheel of Fortune. Rose also enjoyed rides in the country, music, animals, and had pet dogs Rags, Skippy, Tiny, Taffy, a cat named Smokey, and two budgies names Yakee and Tweetie. She also liked to travel and went to Hawaii, New Orleans, Atlanta, Montreal, Vancouver, Los Angeles and many other places. Rose was proud of her Ukrainian heritage, and would attend different churches, Ukrainian festivals and concerts. She loved to cook Ukrainian food and often invited friends to her house for a meal. In 2005, Rose had a car accident, and in 2007, she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. In 2011, Rose had stomach problems which caused her to lose a lot of weight and in January 2012, she had a hip operation for a fracture. In 2012, Rose's stomach problems and breathing worsened and as a result she was hospitalized in early July at Health Sciences Centre where she remained until she passed away. Rose will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her. Growly Bear and Daddy Bear will miss her too. Prayers were held at Notre Dame de l'Assomption with Father L'eonce Aufin officiating on Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. The funeral was held at the Holy Eucharist Ukrainian Catholic Church with Father Michael officiating. Donations may be made to the St. Amant Centre, Humane Society, or the Canadian Cancer Society, or a charity of your choice. We love you Mom and will miss you. Rest in peace Vichwaya Pam'yat Funeral Arrangements in Care of Wheeler Funeral Home, Cemetery Crematorium 1800 Day Street 224-1525
Publish Date: Jul 30, 2012

ROSE POIRIER (nee REWNIAK) February 19, 1923 - July 20, 2012 It is with great sadness and sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of our loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, at Health Sciences Centre, at the age of 89. Rose was predeceased by her loving husband Henry, son Jeff, father and mother Dmetro and Anna Rewniak, father and mother-in-law Emile and Helene Poirier, sisters Mary, Nellie, Lena, Lily, Betty, and brothers Nick, Mike, Jack and Bill. Rose leaves to mourn her passing, daughter Linda, son Jerry and daughter Jane Burns (Blaine); three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; brother Metro Rewniak of Selkirk, MB; sister Ollie Finnegan of Sunny, BC and many nieces, nephews and friends. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, July 28, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Eucharist Parish, 460 Munroe Avenue. Rest in peace. Vichnaya Pam'Yat Funeral Arrangements in Care of Wheeler Funeral Home, Cemetery Crematorium 1800 Day Street 224-1525
Publish Date: Jul 27, 2012

ROSE POIRIER (nee REWNIAK) February 19, 1923 - July 20, 2012 It is with great sadness and sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of our loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, at Health Sciences Centre, at the age of 89. Rose was predeceased by her loving husband Henry, son Jeff, father and mother Dmetro and Anna Rewniak, father and mother-in-law Emile and Helene Poirier, sisters Mary, Nellie, Lena, Lily, Betty, and brothers Nick, Mike, Jack and Bill. Rose leaves to mourn her passing, daughter Linda, son Jerry and daughter Jane Burns (Blaine); three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and brother Metro Rewniak of Selkirk, MB; sister Ollie Finnegan of Sunny, BC and many nieces, nephews and friends. Prayers will be held at Notre Dame de L'Assomption Church at 609 Leola St. at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 25, 2012, with Father Leonce Aubin Officiating. There will be a viewing prior to the prayers. Funeral Services Pending. Rest in peace. Vichnaya Pam'Yat Funeral Arrangements in Care of Wheeler Funeral Home, Cemetery & Crematorium 1800 Day Street 224-1525
Publish Date: Jul 25, 2012
Publish Date: Jul 27, 2012

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 30, 2012