ROSALIE ANDREA SCHWARTZ

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ROSALIE ANDREA SCHWARTZ

Our beloved Rosalie Andrea Schwartz (nee Hansen) left this world October 16, 2024. We are deeply saddened, but also comforted she is now free of suffering.

Rosalie was born January 16, 1939, to Gudrun (Goodie) and Henry Hansen. She spent her childhood in Winnipegosis, Winnipeg and Vancouver; eventually settling in Winnipeg with her husband William (Bill). Rosalie and Bill lived in their home on DeGraff Bay for 57 years. At the time of Bill’s passing in 2022, they were married for 65 years.

Rosalie lived a life guided by overwhelming love and generosity. In early days of marriage and children, she embraced her role as homemaker, lavishing attention on her family. As the children got older Rosalie pursued many interests. Her happiness came from helping, serving, and giving. Rosalie’s home was never without a cat or two or more! She spent hours volunteering at Quagga Cat Rescue. She was also employed for many years, first in home care for seniors and later in housekeeping.

Rosalie and Bill socialized with a wide circle of family and friends. They enjoyed travel, with many trips to Saskatchewan, BC, and USA. Rosalie loved to celebrate the people around her. She loved Christmas and her baking was legendary. She loved decorating and shopping for special gifts for everyone. More than anything, Rosalie loved being a Grandma. She was patient, loving and supportive of her grandchildren. In later years, Rosalie took up flower gardening with a passion. She transformed the backyard into a beautiful oasis, where many gatherings were enjoyed.

There was heartache over the years as well, and Rosalie felt each loss deeply. Her loving heart struggled to understand injustice and cruelty. When her own mother developed Alzheimer’s, it was a devastating blow. How unfair and sad then, for us to watch her develop this same horrible disease.

Rosalie is survived by her six children: Michael (Beatrice), Dianne, Steven, Richard, Dale, and Brian (Tracy); as well as many grand- and great-grandchildren. She is also survived by sister-in-law Helen Kraemer and brother-in-law Joe Schwartz. She was predeceased by her sister Marge Borthwick and brother Ed Hansen.

We thank the staff of Concordia Place for their wonderful care of Rosalie over the past six years. Also, thank you to the staff at St. Boniface Hospital who cared for Mom in her final days. Most of all, we wish to thank Mike and Bea for their near-by presence through Mom’s final years and days. Knowing you were there allowed us to feel secure in her care as we lived in our far places.

Rosalie requested no service. The family will hold a private gathering at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a no-kill animal shelter or animal rescue organization of your choice; or to the Alzheimer Society.

Everyone who knew Rosalie was touched by her spirit and her smile. She made the world a better place. She was one of a kind and we miss her dearly. Rest in peace beautiful Rosalie. You live on in our hearts and in our love for one another.

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Tributes: www. friendsfs.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 26, 2024, Oct 26, 2024