Rose Phyllis Rioux

June 21, 1946 - March 20, 2013

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our Wife, Mother and Nana. She passed away peacefully on March 20, 2013 at the age of 66 years young, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by Armand, her husband and best friend of more than 45 years; four children, Michael (Rachel), Laurie (Scott), Kevin (Sandra) and Richard (Melissa); as well as eight grandchildren, Ethan, Spencer, Jayden, Trey, Kylar, Tyson, Colton and Mackenzie; as well as her siblings and extended family and friends. She is predeceased by her parents Alex and Phyllis Fryza, her sister Jean, and stepbrother Henry. Her kind, generous and loving way will be missed deeply by many. Rose had many passions. She possessed a unique talent for crafting and creating beautiful works that brought joy to many people's homes. Her gift in creating home décor was a passion built on success. She was also very proud of her many flower beds at home and at the cottage. She would spend countless hours tending to each until they were perfect. It was often remarked by many memories made from trips travelled with her husband and best friend, Armand, to many destinations from coast to coast and in between, as well as several to Hawaii. Sometimes the best travel plans were no plans, and they would just go, finding their way as they went. They always said it was the best way to travel. She loved spending time with her eight grandchildren, she held a very special place in her heart for each of them. Sleep-overs and craft-making were a special time at Nana's house. She shared many weekends at the cottage with the older grandchildren, and for months ahead would look very forward to extended visits with Ethan and Spencer, from Calgary, Alberta. A special thank you to Dr. Harris and the staff, especially Rhonda, at the Grace Hospital, for taking such great care of our mom. We know that she was in excellent care all along. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Manitoba Division, 193 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, MB R3C 2B7. The funeral will be held at the St. Bernadette Parish, 820 Cottonwood Road, in Winnipeg, MB on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 11:00 a.m., with Father Fred Olds officiating. Pallbearers will be Michael Rioux, Richard Rioux, Scott Harvey, Clayton Hadaller, Danny Rioux, and Honorary Pallbearer will be Ethan Rioux.