THERESE ANNA MARIE ROEMER

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THERESE ANNA MARIE ROEMER It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Therese Anna Marie Roemer (nee Preteau), cherished wife, beloved mother, dearest sister and endearing friend. Therese passed peacefully away after a courageous battle with cancer at the Concordia Hospital in Winnipeg, MB, surrounded by much love and hope from her family on Thursday, January 3, 2013, at the age of 58. Therese will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by her husband of 40 years, Winfried Roemer, her children David Roemer (Michelle), Shelley Roemer, Jennifer Foster (James), Christine Fuentes (Max), Rachel Roemer, Daniel Roemer (Anna), and Isaac Roemer, and grandchildren Dean Jr., David, Trevor, Kyle, Jared, Maya, Brooke, Sarephine, Alana, and Logan. She will be mourned by her many family members and close friends. She is predeceased by her parents Denis and Marie Ange Preteau, her brother Roland Preteau and her beloved grandson Daniel. Born on February 18, 1954, in St. Pierre, MB, Therese came from a family of 13 children including her sisters Helene, Giselle, Jeanne, Pauline, and Carmelle, and her brothers Maurice, Marc, Leo, Gilbert, Marcel, Roland, and Julian . After marrying Winfried in May 1972, Therese and her family resided in Thompson, MB, Campbell River, BC, then Yellowknife, NWT for many years before finally returning home to Winnipeg in recent years. Therese touched many lives and was an inspiration and source of joy to all who knew her. The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff at the Concordia Hospital for their care and compassion in dealing with our loved one, especially nurses Ann, Anna, Dee, and Eileen. Family and friends will gather to celebrate the life of Therese on Monday, January 7, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, 150 Penfeld Dr, Steinbach, MB. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 2B7. Arrangements by BIRCHWOOD FUNERAL CHAPEL 1-204-346-1030 OR 1-888-454-1030

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 07, 2013