LEBLANC, Bertha Elizabeth (nee Watson): Passed away on Monday, May 4, 2015. Predeceased by her husband Henri, daughter Ella Louise, four brothers and two sisters. She is survived by two sisters: Marge (Edward), Bernice (Paul); daughter Michelle (Fred), son Rick (Nikki), daughter Marcella (David), son Wilfrid (Shereen); eight grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and her close companion, Glen Bjur and his family. We wish to thank Glen's family for treating Bertha like their own family. Bertha was born on October 15, 1925 in Altario, AB and was raised on a farm in Marsden, SK with her four brothers and four sisters. Bertha met Henri in Vanderhoof, BC and eventually settled in Kelowna in 1966 to raise their family. She was actively involved in St. Pius X Church and volunteered in the community. Bertha was loved dearly and will be deeply missed by all. Prayers will be held on Thursday, May 7th at 7:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 8th at 11:00 am at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 1077 Fuller Avenue, Kelowna, BC. Interment in the Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, #4 - 1551 Sutherland Ave., Kelowna, BC V1Y 9M9. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.
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