It is with a heavy heart that we say good-bye to an amazing man. At the age of 51 years, Bernie passed away following a short intense illness with family by his side.
Bernie lived his Catholic faith everyday and was an example and mentor to many. His influence, compassion, kindness, loyalty and sense of humour gathered many friends to him. His work ethic was beyond reproach and the love for his family was everything to him.
Bernie is survived by his wife of 30 years and best friend Memory–semicolon– sons, Graham and Braden–semicolon– daughter, Christina–semicolon– mother, Kay–semicolon– sisters, Mikki (Bob) Collis, Heather (Ray) Faucheux and MaryEllen (Ron) Pearson–semicolon– brother-in-law, Bob Creurer–semicolon– father-in-law, Ron (Bev) Pudwell–semicolon– mother-in-law, Irene (Jeff) Barclay–semicolon– and numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Bernie was predeceased by his father, Ben Roth (1995)–semicolon– and oldest sister, Pat Creurer (2011).
Rev. Tomasz Puslecki and Rev. Mitchell Fidyka will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, August 24, 2012 at 11:00 am at Holy Family Parish, 75 Poirier Ave, St. Albert, AB T8N 6A1. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.
For those who so desire, memorial donations may be made in Bernie’s name to Holy Family Parish.
Thanks to all the friends, family and health professionals who took such special care of Bernie and his family during the time of his illness–semicolon– especially Dr. Deborah Rowand, Dr. Gilbert Enenajor, Dr Ken Makus and the doctors and nursing staff of unit 18 at the Sturgeon Community Hospital.
Our loss is Heaven’s gain.
Marylou Olsen says
Dear Memory and family,
Sincerest sympathy to you and your family.
\”Hope is the thing with feathers
That perches in the soul
And sings the song without the words
And never stops at all.\” Emily Dickinson
I hope this little poem will help you in your time of grief.
My thoughts are with you, Love Marylou Olsen
Brian Astle says
It was with great sadness hearing of Bernie\’s passing. I have known Bernie through work for nearly twenty years. We worked together at Weyerhaeuser for a number of years and remained a business colleague when Bernie continued his career at AFA. Bernie will be sorely missed and on behalf of myself and Building Products of Canada I express my deepest sympathies to his family.
Yvette Butz says
Memory and family. It was with shock and sadness that I read about Bernie\’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys. We haven\’t seen you both in a few years but have thought about you both often over the years.Once again our thoughts are with you on Bernie\’s passing.
Barry & Yvette Butz
Larry & Norma Becker says
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Bernie, a long time forgotten friend back in the days when we use to referee hockey back in Red Deer together. Your loss also saddens us. Our thoughs, prayers and memories reach out to you, at this time to help get by this tough time.
Dal and Tony Bennett says
When we moved into the neighbourhoud, Bernie and his family were very welcoming and we often saw Bernie in the front yard and at church with family by his side. Bernie was very friendly and we enjoyed our neighbourhood visits and we admired his dedication to his family and to Holy Family Parish. Our thoughts are prayers are with his family and Bernie will be greatly missed. (the Bennetts)
Bob, Brenda, Steve & Chris Cardinal says
With regret, please accept our sincere condolences to \”You and your Family\”
on the passing of Bernie. He will be remembered by many as a loyal friend, relentless volunteer and a great neighbour. He will be sadly missed.
Please let us know if we can be of assistance at this difficult time. We will be thinking of you!
Sincerely,
The Cardinals