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ROSE MARIE FRANCE KOLYBABI
Date of Passing: Jan 08, 2024
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryROSE MARIE FRANCE KOLYBABI
On January 8, 2024, Rose Marie left us, at the age of 81, to join her favourite dance partner and love of her life, Lawrence. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and the music she connected with even through the struggle of dementia.
Rose Marie leaves behind two daughters, Christine (Pierre) and Charlene (Darren); grandchildren, Mak (Katie), Jaybird, Jesse, and Lila; great-grandchildren, River, Astrid, and Loik. She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years Lawrence; her parents, Gus and Rita; siblings, Reggie, Donald, and Luce.
A lifelong resident of Transcona, Rose Marie loved teaching dance, telling stories, cheating at card games, and claiming to be a Navy Seal. She was a fixture of the Country Dance community and together with her husband, Lawrence, she founded several dance groups. While working at St. Boniface Hospital as a Senior Ward Clerk in ICS (Intensive Care Surgery), she could be found teaching dance in the middle of the unit if time and opportunity presented itself. Some people have a photo of themselves that represents their self-image, and for Rose Marie it was of her and Lawrence together at Dancing Under The Canopy, with her wearing a headset and leading friends and others in a dance.
Rose Marie's dementia necessitated her move to Actionmarguerite St. Boniface at the start of 2020, where she was treated like the "Dancing Queen" we all knew and loved. Christine's visits over the last few years always included music and dancing.
The family expresses undying gratitude to the entire staff of Actionmarguerite, and especially the staff of 2DE for caring for Rose Marie over the last four years. Especially during COVID when visits were not allowed. Her quality of life was immeasurably improved in this amazing place. Thank you to Alice, Christian, Ethel, Flora, Janelle, Joy, Mary, Marcel, Mona, Monique, Papy, Sophie, Tabitha, Vanessa, Zuheir, and anyone who ever danced with Rose Marie, she loved every minute.
A funeral will be held at Blessed Sacrament on Wednesday, January 31, at 1:00 p.m. A reception will be held afterward at the Transcona Country Club at 2:00 p.m.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 20, 2024, Jan 20, 2024
Condolences & Memories (8 entries)
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Such wonderful memories of working with Rose Marie in the early 70’s at HSC and spending time with she and Lawrence by or pool or going to concerts together. Always a fun time with lots of laughs! Please accept our sincere sympathy in the loss of your precious Mother and Gramma. - Posted by: Lou and Wayne Gibson (Friend) on: Feb 02, 2024
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Rose Marie, or Pink Mary to me! We had lots and lots of laughs over the years, both at work and socially. Pink Mary and Lawrence were both wonderful people so full of fun love and laughter. The world is a lesser place with them gone. Rose Marie will be sadly missed by all who came in contact with her. I will cherish the times I spent with her. God's speed. - Posted by: Sheila Bowles (Friend and co worker ) on: Jan 28, 2024
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We were all so very sorry to hear about Rose Marie’s passing . She was such a vivacious, glowing, outgoing lady, with a fantastic personality . You can rest assured that Lawerence and her are dancing up a storm. Lawerence was probably wondering what was taking her so long to join him ! Our very deepest sympathy to the whole family . Much love The Misko Family - Posted by: Susan Misko and family (Friend ) on: Jan 22, 2024
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We knew each other most of our lives. She was a sweet person and respected by all who met her thru her work at St.B. - Posted by: Wilma Hewitson Parasiuk (Friends most of our life. Neighbours on Victoria.) on: Jan 21, 2024
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Rose Marie was such a caring person and so much fun to be with. Don and I, with a few other neighbours, loved playing games with Rose Marie and Lawrence from evening til early morning. We never passed on an invitation to go swimming in their pool and staying for a barbecue. You will always have a special place in our hearts Rose Marie. Rest in peace dear friend. Love Yvonne and Don Trann - Posted by: Yvonne and Don Trann (Friend) on: Jan 21, 2024
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Christine, Pierre, Charlie, Darren and family. We are so truly sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a lovely and fun lady. We have wonderful memories of time together when our family was young and we lived near by. May your memories help ease your pain. Bill, Diane and family - Posted by: Diane Gillanders (Friend) on: Jan 20, 2024
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Rose Marie was a warm, caring person. She was my replacement when I left ICM & everyone loved her. Thoughts & prayers to Christine & family. R.I.P Rose Marie. - Posted by: Claudette Boucher (Worked at SBH) on: Jan 20, 2024
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Rose Marie was a warm, caring person. She was my replacement when I left ICM & everyone loved her. Thoughts & prayers to Christine & family. R.I.P Rose Marie. - Posted by: Claudette Boucher (Worked at SBH) on: Jan 20, 2024
