Rosa Victorine Godard

Rosa Victorine Godard  (nee Baccus)

Peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2003 with her daughter and son-in-law at her side, Rosie passed away at the Tiger Hills Health Centre at the age of 93 years.

Rosie is survived and remembered by her daughter Rita (Glenn)Waldvogel, and daughter-in-law Donna (Ron) Lowry; six grandchildren, Brenda (Don) Wandowich, Patti (Brian) Rankine, Gregg (Tracy) Waldvogel, Pam (Eric) Montford, Kim (Mel) Chizawsky, and Blair (Irene) Waldvogel; ten great-grandchildren, Courtney Wandowich, Matthew, Alan and Michael Rankine, Tanner and Zack Waldvogel, Michelle and Christine Montford, and Derek and Alex Chizawsky.  In addition, she is survived by many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Rosie was predeceased by her husband George in1978 after 45 devoted years of marriage, by her loving son Armand in 1993, and by thirteen brothers and sisters.

Rosie was born on July 5, 1910 in Bruxelles, Manitoba.  She married George in1932 and they resided in Bruxelles until 1946 when they moved to their farm near Holland, Manitoba.  In 1956, they moved into the town of Holland where Rosie lived until the time of her passing.  Rosie enjoyed caring for her vegetable garden and flowers, playing cards, walking, watching sports, and spending time with her family and friends.  Rosie was also an avid needlepoint, knitting, and crocheting enthusiast, showed her works at an art show in 2001, and left many needlepoint heirlooms for her family.  Rosie was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.  She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Rosie spent her last few days in the wonderful care of the Tiger Hills Health Centre in Treherne, Manitoba.  Thanks to all the staff who provided loving care for Rosie.  Special thanks to Dr. Vorster who provided personal attention to her needs.

Prayers and viewing will be held on Monday, July 21, 2003 at 8 p.m. at Adam's Funeral Home in Notre Dame, Manitoba.  At Rosie's request, her remains will be cremated.  Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, July 22 at 2 p.m. at the St. John Berchmans Roman Catholic Church in Holland, Manitoba.  Father Gerry Sembrano will officiate.  Immediate family will attend the interment at the Catholic Cemetery.  A luncheon gathering will be offered to family and friends directly following the mass at the Holland Community Centre.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Rosie's memory to Central Plains Cancer Care Services, 318 Saskatchewan Ave. E., Portage la Prairie, MB  R1N 0L6.

Adam's Funeral Home of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba in care of arrangements.  Phone 248-2201 or 1-888-400-2326.