THERESE MARIE ALICE ROBIDOUX (FIOLA) -

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THERESE MARIE ALICE ROBIDOUX (nee FIOLA) 1928 - 2004 It is with great sadness that we announce that our dear wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Therese, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, November 16, 2004 at the Tiger Hills Health Centre, Treherne, MB at the age of 75 years, beloved wife of Hubert Robidoux. Left to mourn her passing and to cherish her loving memory are her beloved husband of 55 years Hubert; daughter Lorraine (Stan) Penner; sons, Roger (Janice), Denis (Cathy), Marcel (Debbie), Florent (Christine), and Edward (Shelley) Robidoux; 13 grandchildren, Tracy (Andrew), Randy (Janice), Michael, Marc, Daniel, Amber, Trevor, Derek, Zachary, Noah, Kalyn, Aryn and Adam; three great-grandchildren, Rheis, Paisli and David; brothers, Emilien, Andy (Connie) and Rosaire Fiola; sisters, Marie Hacault, SR Olivine Fiola and Elisa Roy; two sisters-in-law, Elmire and Jeanne Fiola; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Ferdinand and Noelie Fiola (nee Brisson) five brothers, Joseph (Madeleine), Jules, Arthur, Pierre and Louis Fiola; three sisters, Armandine Fiola, Florida Hutlet and Angele (August) Proulx; nephew Aime (Simone) Fiola; sister-in-law Dora Fiola; and two brothers-in-law, Charles Roy and Hubert Hacault. We miss her terribly but cherish memories of our times together - our wonderful Christmas dinners, the "Robidoux" camping weekends, her special "little" pickles, jams and buns, the Christmas "sticky" doughnuts, the sound of her humming or singing as she worked and so many more. Moms main focus was her family, whom she loved dearly, but she also had a great loyalty to her many friends. After retirement from farm life, Mom became very involved with the Senior Centre. Many enjoyable afternoons were spent "at the Centre" playing cards or Scrabble and generally just having fun. During her last weeks at home, she greatly appreciated all the support of those friends whether it was a phone call, a visit or a card. Moms deep religious faith was evident in all she did, and she was an inspiration to all of us. She was a faithful member of the church and also had many friends there. She spent many hours doing various works of charity, preparing banners and flower arrangements to make the church beautiful for Sunday services. Her strong faith helped her immensely when she was told of her illness. She faced the pain with acceptance and courage, and continued to worry more about others than herself. We will miss her kindness, her love, but know she is now at peace and watching over us. A special thank you to the doctors and all the staff at the Tiger Hills Health Centre. We know Mom was given the best of care and she appreciated every one of you. "GOD HAS ANOTHER ANGEL FOR HIS GARDEN" Prayers will be said on Thursday, November 18, 2004 at the St. John Berchmans Catholic Church, Holland, MB at 7:30 p.m. Mass of the Christian Burial will be con-celebrated by Fr. Mario de Jesus Vahos Mesa, Fr. Firmin Michiels and Fr. Gerry Sembrano at the St. John Berchmans Catholic Church, Holland on Friday, November 19 at 1:00 p.m. Crossbearer Trevor Robidoux; ushers, Michael, Marc and Derek Robidoux; honorary pallbearers, Edith Davidson, Louise Christie, Evelyn Jones, Georgette Hutlet, Doreen Richmond, Marie Rigaux, Madeleine Cabernel, Ev and Marg Truelove, Ken and Joyce Campbell, George and Myrtle Hutlet, Art and Shirley Lannoo, Albert and Irene Claeys, Walter and Lillian Van De Walle, Lorne and Gerarda Jefferies and Jim and Els Cassels. Interment followed in the St. John Berchmans Parish Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy , if friends so wish, donations may be made in Thereses memory to the Tiger Hills Palliative Care Unit, in care of Tiger Hills Health Centre, Treherne, MB R0G 2V0. On line condolences may be made at www.budz.ca Budz Funeral Service of Holland, Manitoba in care of arrangements. 526-2380, 825-5207

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 18, 2004