Bertha Lajoie

Peacefully, following a brief illness, it is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Bertha Lajoie with her family at her side on July 3rd, 2015 at the age of 73 in Ste Anne, Manitoba. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Ray, Guy (Lucia),

Claudette (Garry), Claude and Lorette (Scott), grandchildren Nicholas, Jeremy, Daniel, Avery, sisters Jeanette Brown, Hélène(Emile) Poirier, Beatrice Hince, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Denis and Dolores Lambert, Marcel Lajoie, and numerous family and friends.

Our mom led a full, active life. She was a great listener, loved and respected by all, and her children and grandchildren’s biggest fan. Her strong faith and belief in community were a big part of her life. She will be missed by all those who loved her.

Funeral Mass will be held at Ste. Anne Roman Catholic Church, 162 Centrale Avenue, Ste. Anne, Manitoba on Saturday, July 11th at 10:00 AM with viewing at 9:00 a.m. A reception will be held following the service at Seine River Banquet Centre with interment following at Green Acres Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks all donations be made in Bertha’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Society of Manitoba, 120 Donald St., Winnipeg Manitoba, R3C 4G2.