FLORENCE ROSE RUCHKALL

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FLORENCE ROSE RUCHKALL Peacefully on April 29, 2000 at the age of 64, Florence Ruchkall of Acme, AB (previously of Manitoba) lost a courageous battle against cancer. She is survived by her son Richard (Monique) of Acme, AB; daughter Teresa of Winnipeg; son Darren (Gale) of Niverville, MB; son Michael of Winnipeg and grandchildren, Charlie (Lauren) Swayze, Ron Swayze, Megan and Amanda Ruchkall and Jennifer and Christopher Ruchkall. She leaves to cherish in her memory her brother Leonard (Matilda) Winzinowich and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Ben; her parents, Joseph and Frances Winzinowich and her sister Irene Sawchuk. Florence was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was an avid nature lover which included activities such as gardening, fishing and camping. Florence and her husband Ben made a special point to travel, exposing their four children to various places throughout Canada and the United States. After her children grew up, Florence and Ben spent many happy trips to their personal favourite getaway in Oahu, Hawaii. A prayer vigil will be held on Wednesday, May 3 at 7:00 p.m. at the Transcona Funeral Chapel. Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated on Thursday, May 4 at 10:00 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Parish, 425 Rousseau Ave. East, Father Roy officiating. Interment will follow at the Transcona Cemetery. Pallbearers are Charlie Swayze, Ron Swayze, Leonard Jr. Winzinowich, Earl Winzinowich, Wesley Sawchuk and Eddie Ruchkall. The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to the doctors and nurses at the Tom Baker Cancer Clinic and the Three Hills Hospital in Alberta. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Transcona Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements, phone 222-6677, 1800 Day St. When I must leave you for a little while Please do not grieve and shed wild tears And hug your sorrow to you through all the years. But start out bravely with a gallant smile; And for my sake and in my name Live on and do all the things the same, Feed not your loneliness on empty days, But fill each waking hour in useful ways. Reach out your hand in comfort and in cheer And I in turn will comfort you And hold you near; And never, never be afraid to die, For I am waiting for you in the sky!

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 02, 2000