REGINA DESROCHERS (LUSSIER)

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REGINA DESROCHERS (nee LUSSIER) Peacefully, on May 31, 2004, Regina passed away at the St. Norbert Personal Care Home, at the age of 85 years. Regina is survived by her loving husband of 21 years, Rene, and her children, Marie-Jeanne Gamache (Harvey), Florence Bouchard (Claude), Armand Desrochers (Bev), Henriette Ballinger (Eric), Angele Desrochers-Emond (Bryan), Irene Maynard (Robert), Solange Friesen (Ron), and Gilles Desrochers (Diana). She was predeceased by her first husband Henri in 1980 and her son Lucien in 1989. Regina will be remembered for her "golden heart". She dedicated her life to her family and was always fond of telling others about the joys and rewards of having a "big family". She welcomed and cherished each new grandchild, great-grandchild and great-great-grandchild with an open and loving heart. The family would like to thank the staff and volunteers at the St. Norbert Personal Care Home for their kindness and care. Prayers will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 4, 2004 at Desjardins Funeral Chapel, 357 Des Meurons St. Viewing will begin at 6:30 p.m. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 5 at the St. Norbert Roman Catholic Church, 80, rue Saint-Pierre, with Father Antoine Vo Van Hoa presiding. Viewing will be held from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Interment of the cremated remains will take place at a later date in Saint-Pierre-Jolys, MB. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to one of Reginas favourite charities: St. Norbert Personal Care Nursing Home (Recreation Department) or to The Oblates of Mary Immaculate at Villa Maria. The Desjardins Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements, 233-4949 or toll free 1-888-233-4949. Friends and relatives are invited to sign the Book of Condolence at www.obitbulkloaduariestoday.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 03, 2004