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GLORIA CECILIA DESORCY
Born: Jun 23, 1959
Date of Passing: Mar 01, 2022
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GLORIA CECILIA DESORCY
Gloria Cecilia Desorcy passed away suddenly in her home, on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at the age of 62.
Gloria was born in Winnipeg to Josephine (Ottenbreit) and Henri Desorcy on June 23, 1959. As a young girl, Gloria enjoyed dance, both jazz, tap and interpretive. Following early education at Holy Ghost, Gloria completed high school at St. Boniface Diocesan and graduated in 1980. She went on to earn a Bachelor of English Literature from the University of Manitoba, followed with a certificate in Education. During this time, she became very involved in "Search," through the Marianist Fathers. Later, through St. Paul's College intercommunity project, she travelled with a team to the Dominican Republic to build an aqueduct for a village without access to fresh running water. Through these years, she made friends that have followed her throughout her life.
Gloria's professional life began as a 'car hop' for North Main A&W. She was also employed at Shoppers Drug Mart as a pharmacy assistant prior to working at Marymound School for several years. Gloria grew through these experiences in preparation for her longest career, as the executive director of the Manitoba branch of the Consumers' Association of Canada, a role she held for over 30 years. As an extension of her advocacy role, in recent years, she was a sessional lecturer at the University of Manitoba.
Through these experiences, Gloria had blossomed, earning honours and more importantly to her, served the Winnipeg community by advocating for the rights of consumers and those less fortunate. She brought her family to her work and her work became family. Caring about the community she lived and worked in, expanded to the earth we are stewards of. Gloria was a fierce recycler and encouraged all who she loved to do the same.
Gloria was a devoted daughter and niece as she cared for her parents, Josephine and Henri Desorcy and uncle Edward Ottenbreit for several years as they aged in place in their home. Her gentle loving care allowed them to live out their days with as much freedom and joy as one could hope for. She was most recently predeceased by her beloved parents and uncle Edward.
Gloria is survived by her uncle Gilles Desorcy and numerous cousins who will all miss her dearly.
Funeral Liturgy for Gloria will be celebrated at Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church, 510 River Avenue on Wednesday, April 27 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Father Samuel N. Argenziano officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Roman Catholic Cemetery, 520 Osborne St.
As family, we request that those attending the funeral, please wear masks to protect themselves and others. The mass will be livestreamed and can be viewed at:
https://youtu.be/3_C8BZxRMLU
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Gloria may be made to CAC Manitoba, North End Womens Center or a charity of your choice .
Gloria's family and friends express their appreciation for the love you have shown Gloria. Gloria will be sadly missed, forever loved and resting safe in the arms of Jesus.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 23, 2022
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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I was a schoolmate and friend of Gloria’s at Holy Ghost from Kindergarten to Grade 7. I have wonderful memories of working together on class projects going back and forth between homes. This started in Grade 1 with our Science Fair project The Whistling Tea Kettle. We always paired up and we’re selected to go to the city Fair with our project on Chemistry. Gloria and I were often at the Norquay Bldg. getting reference material for social studies classes. Together we joined the Junior Red Cross, attended meetings and reported back to class. Gloria was brilliant, gentle and kind, confidant and strong and we could do anything as a team. She was an awesome friend during those years. My deepest condolences to Gloria’s family and friends. The loss of such an accomplished and giving person will be felt by many. - Posted by: Donna Fedon (Schoolmate/friend) on: Apr 23, 2022
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My sincere condolences to the family for your loss. I remember Gloria fondly as a close childhood friend and neighbor with a heart of gold. Over time our adult lives took us in different directions. Recently we were lucky enough to reconnect over a glass of wine in her backyard. Hours past as we reminist and it was as if no time had passed between us at all. I am very grateful for that day and I will always hold her memory in my heart. May she rest in peace. - Posted by: Anita Victoruk (Friend) on: Apr 23, 2022
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