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MARY LOU ELIZABETH ROURKE
Date of Passing: Jun 20, 2024
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMARY LOU ELIZABETH ROURKE
With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our amazing and loving mother Mary Lou Rourke of Winnipeg, on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at the age of 90 years.
Survived by her children, Lucy (Franco), Dan, Angela (Robert), Brian, her grandchildren, Eric, Maya, Stephanie, Will, Kate, Michael (Bernadet), Maélie and Raphaël (Dominique) and great-grandchildren, Victoria and Olivia. Predeceased by her husband of 29 years, Charles Rourke (1997).
Dear sister to Ruth (Sills) Kennedy (Joseph) and predeceased by her brothers, Ronald Sills (Donna), George Sills (Pat), her parents, Charles P. and Lucy (Eckert) Sills of Seaforth, Ontario, as well as other cherished brothers and sisters-in-law. She will also be sadly missed but joyfully remembered by her many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Mary Lou grew up in Seaforth, Ontario, graduating in 1954 with a B.A. in Home Economics from Brescia College (University of Western Ontario) and worked in the field of food preparation methods. She pursued her interests in art and travel.
She married her loving husband, Charles in 1967 in Seaforth and lived in Toronto, where they began their family; and then Montreal before settling in Winnipeg in 1976. Later, she brought her creative flair into working alongside Charles in his sales business, which she continued following his sudden passing in 1997. She retired from sales in 2014.
Mary Lou and Charles' involvement at Christ the King Parish and Worldwide Marriage Encounter brought them long-lasting friendships. Mary Lou was actively involved with Arcane Horizon, an organization that supports her youngest.
An incredible woman, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, Mary Lou will always be remembered for her beautiful smile, joy, strength, devotion, caring, and welcoming nature.
The family extends its heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff at River Park Gardens for their supportive care of mom over the last four years.
Visitation will be from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Desjardins Funeral Home, 357 Des Meurons St., Winnipeg, MB. Funeral Mass will be held Friday, June 28, 2024, at 11:30 a.m., with eulogy at 11:15 a.m., at Christ the King Parish, 847 St. Mary’s Road. Interment will immediately follow the mass, at St. Vital Roman Catholic Cemetery, 236 River Rd. Friends may meet the procession at the cemetery gate. Reception to follow at Christ the King Church’s Lennox Hall (downstairs parish hall).
For those who wish, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Arcane Horizon Inc. (Individualized Community Living Supports), 1644 Dublin Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R2H 0X5.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 25, 2024, Jun 25, 2024
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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I am heart broken to hear of Mary Lou's passing. I looked after her when she was in The Convalescent Home. We kept in touch a bit after she moved out. She was always a joy to be around. - Posted by: Karen (friend) on: Jun 25, 2024
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Mary Lou’s presence was infectiously joyous! We have so many fond memories of both Mary Lou and Charles. Each had a notable personality! They were crucial to our eventual and long time involvement in Marriage Encounter. We send our sincere condolences to all of you. Hugs all around!❤️ - Posted by: Permanands (Friends) on: Jun 25, 2024
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I always wondered what happened to my co-workers of Appliance world in the 80’s. I never did forget Mary Lou and I do remember her hubby Charlie. Mary Lou always had time for me I was one of the appliance world salesperson and the times Mary and I ever spent time together there was always laughter She also had a lot of advice for me. I did treasure her friendship and kindness Condolences to the family and may Charles and Marylou rest in peace together - Posted by: Carole patterson (Old friend) on: Jun 25, 2024
