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Rutkowski, Bernice Mary

Rutkowski, Bernice Mary[1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9]

Female 1929 - 2018  (88 years)

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  • Name Rutkowski, Bernice Mary  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
    Birth 15 Aug 1929  Haywood, RM of Grey, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7
    Gender Female 
    Residence 1 Jun 1931  RM of Grey, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5, 6
    Residence 1981  Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Death 12 May 2018  Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9
    Burial 17 May 2018  Brandon Municipal Cemetery, Brandon, Brandon Census Division, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9
    Person ID I402604701861  Rick Dondo's Family
    Last Modified 3 Jan 2025 

    Father Rutkowski, Petro "Peter" S,   b. 5 Jun 1888, Mielnica Duza, Wielkopolskie, Poland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 10 Apr 1958, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 69 years) 
    Mother Michalewski "Michaelewski", Eugenia "Jennie",   b. 3 Feb 1893, Poland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 16 Jan 1990, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 96 years) 
    Family ID F7517  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Deurbrouck, Ovide Richard Louis "Ollie",   b. 20 Mar 1932, Naicam, Saskatchewan, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 23 Jan 2015, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 82 years) 
    Marriage 1959  Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 7, 10, 11
    Type: Spousal 
    Children 
     1. Deurbrouck, C.
    Family ID F607  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 3 Jan 2025 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 15 Aug 1929 - Haywood, RM of Grey, Manitoba, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1 Jun 1931 - RM of Grey, Manitoba, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - Type: Spousal - 1959 - Manitoba, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1981 - Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 12 May 2018 - Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - 17 May 2018 - Brandon Municipal Cemetery, Brandon, Brandon Census Division, Manitoba, Canada Link to Google Earth
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    Pin Legend  : Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  • Sources 
    1. [S1509984359] Ancestry.com, U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-2016, (Ancestry.com Operations Inc), Call Number not provided.
      A contributor has cited material deemed to be pertinent to this story.
      It is described as "Brockie Donovan Funeral & Cremation Services; Publication Place: Brandon, Mb, Can".

    2. [S1509984359] Ancestry.com, U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-2016, (Ancestry.com Operations Inc), Call Number not provided.

      As noted on the Ancestry.com service in this Records Collection item

      It is described as "Brockie Donovan Funeral & Cremation Services; Publication Place: Brandon, Mb, Can".

    3. [S0000100001] Find a Grave (A subsidiary of Ancestry),
      Ancestry's Find A Grave Indices / Catalogues, (Find a Grave (A subsidiary of Ancestry)).

      As noted on the Ancestry.com service in this Records Collection item


    4. [S1516660237] Ancestry.com,
      Canada, Ontario, Niagara Falls, Honeymoon and Visitor Registers, (Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.).

      As noted on the Ancestry.com service in this Records Collection item


    5. [S1597022058] Statistics Canada and Ancestry.com,
      1931 Canada Census, (Government of Canada and Ancestry.com Operations Inc),

      MG26-K; Microfilm reel #M-1408; Item ID #234379.
      A contributor has cited material deemed to be pertinent to this story.
      It is described as "Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Seventh Census of Canada, 1931; Folder Number: T-27319; Census Place: Macdonald, Manitoba, Canada; Page Number: 14".

    6. [S1597022058] Statistics Canada and Ancestry.com,
      1931 Canada Census, (Government of Canada and Ancestry.com Operations Inc),

      MG26-K; Microfilm reel #M-1408; Item ID #234379.

      As noted on the Ancestry.com service in this Records Collection item

      It is described as "Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Seventh Census of Canada, 1931; Folder Number: T-27319; Census Place: Macdonald, Manitoba, Canada; Page Number: 14".

    7. [S1563291627] Winnipeg Free Press,
      Passages Service of the WFP (Web)[SD], (Winnipeg Free Press Located in: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada), N/A.
      A contributor has cited material deemed to be pertinent to this story.
      It is described as "id-288514".

      It was described specifically or transcribed by them as "Bernice DEURBROUCK; Bernice Mary Deurbrouck (née Rutkowski), beloved wife of the late Ovide Deurbrouck and loving mother of Catherine and Michael. Mom heard Dad calling her, and with her children by her side, she left us to be with him on Saturda".y, May 12, 2018. Bernice was born to Peter and Eugenia Rutkowski in Haywood, Manitoba. While there, she attained her teaching certificate and taught in Haywood’s one-room school, delivering every lesson in French. She later moved to Winnipeg with her parents. There, she met Dad and they were married in 1959. She was a devoted military wife and spent eight years with Dad in CFB Shilo, capably holding down the fort while Dad was often away on duty. In addition to secretarial jobs with the RCMP and DND, she began a career with the Federal Government when Mom and Dad moved to Brandon in 1974. She worked as an Employment Counsellor for CEIC where she made many life-long friends. If Dad was the showman - Mom was the stage manager. She was content to not be in the spotlight, but preferred a supporting role. From the sidelines she supported the goals, accomplishments, projects, and musical and creative endeavours of her husband, children and grandchildren. She dearly loved her family and always provided attentive listening and patient and gentle guidance. She was famous for her amazing Sunday dinners and holiday feasts, love of cookbooks and recipes, her shopping prowess, accessorizing, and for being a loyal friend. Bernice and Ovide (Dearie and Dear) did everything together. They especially enjoyed road trips, attending mass, baseball, Albert’s Bistro, cooking and hosting, playing cards, going to Minot, attending prostate cancer support group meetings, and visiting with and helping their many friends. They were always loving, respectful and kind to each other and set a wonderful example for their family. Bernice is survived by her children Catherine Moes (Jack) and Michael Deurbrouck (Lorna Gerwing), grandchildren Aaron (Yoaa Parent) and Ainsley (Eagan Peters) Check, Juliane, Bobbie-Jean and Brandon Deurbrouck, and Noel (Jennifer), Will and Justin (Nevada) Moes. She also leaves behind several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Peter and Eugenia Rutkowski, her brother Frank and sisters Helen and Olga. Mom missed Dad so much after losing him in 2015, but remained stoic and brave. Her last couple of years at Fairview Personal Care Home were made pleasant by the caring staff on the third floor who looked after all of us so well during Mom’s final days. She enjoyed regular visits from her children who both live out of province. But most importantly she counted on her special “angels” who loyally visited her and tried to make her comfortable every week. Our family will never forget the love and kindness shown to her by Dianne LeClerc and Danielle Gage, Ruth Black, Linda Kennedy and Murray Gilmer, Barbara and Gary Tanner and Georgie Sommerset. Together, they brought her magazines, grapes, treats, gossip, Polident and goodnight kisses, but mostly they brought her friendship, laughter and rays of sunshine into her otherwise quiet life. Thank you to you all for being so generous with your time and so loving to our Mother. Prayers will be said at the Brockie Donovan Chapel, 332-8th Street, on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Augustine’s Roman Catholic Church, 327-4th Street, on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. A private graveside service will take place at the Brandon Cemetery prior to the Funeral Mass. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations in Bernice’s memory may be made to the Westman Prostate Cancer Support Group, c/o 8 Kasiurak Bay, Brandon, MB, R7A 6H8. Mom had a very special connection with Mary the Blessed Mother and said her rosary every day. When she married Dad she chose the month of May - the Month of Mary - for the wedding, during which she honoured the Virgin Mary with a bouquet of flowers. It’s fitting that mom passed during the month of May and at her funeral we will place a bouquet of flowers at the Blessed Mother’s feet in her honor.Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.Holy Mary Mother of God,pray for us sinners nowand at the hour of our deathAmenMessages of condolencemay be placed atwww.brockiedonovan.com

      As published in Brandon Sun on May 19, 2018

      Reported as having been published or sourced on or about 2018/05/19.

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    8. [S0000100001] Find a Grave (A subsidiary of Ancestry),
      Ancestry's Find A Grave Indices / Catalogues, (Find a Grave (A subsidiary of Ancestry)).

      An online memorial for "Bernice Mary Rutkowski Deurbrouck 12 May 2018"
      can be reviewed on the public and free Find a Grave service.
      It may offer connections to his or her parents, siblings, children, and generations beyond.
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      Your host has graciously offered a file identified as an image of a headstone
      with a title of "Headsteone - Bernice Mary (Rutkowski) Deurbrouck (1929)",
      and has reported details about it as follows:

      Described as: Headsteone - Bernice Mary (Rutkowski) Deurbrouck (1929)
      NOTE: The above description may be truncated / shortened from the original

      Published or taken in Brandon, Brandon Census Division, Manitoba, Canada on or about 12 May 2018

      The offered place of birth is: Haywood, RM of Grey, Manitoba, Canada
      The offered date of birth is: 14 Aug 1929
      The offered place of death is: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
      The offered date of death is: 12 May 2018

      Cemetery / final disposition identified as: Brandon Municipal Cemetery

      The following people have been identified as mentioned in the image:

      Bernice Mary (Rutkowski) Deurbrouck (1929)


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      Your host has graciously offered a file identified as an image of a headstone
      with a title of "Headsteone - Bernice Mary (Rutkowski) Deurbrouck (1929)",
      and has reported details about it as follows:

      Described as: Headsteone - Bernice Mary (Rutkowski) Deurbrouck (1929)
      NOTE: The above description may be truncated / shortened from the original

      Published or taken in Brandon, Brandon Census Division, Manitoba, Canada on or about 12 May 2018

      The offered place of birth is: Haywood, RM of Grey, Manitoba, Canada
      The offered date of birth is: 14 Aug 1929
      The offered place of death is: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
      The offered date of death is: 12 May 2018

      Cemetery / final disposition identified as: Brandon Municipal Cemetery

      The following people have been identified as mentioned in the image:

      Bernice Mary (Rutkowski) Deurbrouck (1929)


      The content of the image has not been transcribed


      Media / Image file of types: (jpg - jpeg; image - headstone)
      File size: 11342 bytes; Image size (pixels): 250 wide by 166 high

      Available for viewing with an active subscription on your host's Ancestry tree.
      Or it can also be viewed on this site, which may also require a subscription.

      A publicly accessible image of this headstone and a memorial to this individual is
      very likely available via the "Find a Grave" service which is probably cited
      as a "SOURCE" for details and events that are part of this person's story.

      Ancestry record number reported as: N/A


    10. [S1509984359] Ancestry.com, U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-2016, (Ancestry.com Operations Inc), Call Number not provided.
      A contributor has cited material deemed to be pertinent to this story.
      It is described as "Publication Place: Brandon, Mb, Can".

    11. [S1509984359] Ancestry.com, U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-2016, (Ancestry.com Operations Inc), Call Number not provided.

      As noted on the Ancestry.com service in this Records Collection item

      It is described as "Publication Place: Brandon, Mb, Can".