On Monday, June 26, 2017, after a determined battle with cancer, at the age of 61, Bernice passed peacefully surrounded by her family.
Bernice will be sadly missed by her husband Gordon; daughter Ashley (Chris); son Jared; brother and sisters: Judi, Ken (Lisa); Valerie (Ernie); Adriane (David); sister-in-law Rose; Mervin (Linda), Maureen (Ed); Rick (Traci); Bob (Marlaine); Brenda (Chris); many nieces and nephews, Wendell and friends.
Bernice was predeceased by her parents, Richard and Kathleen; in-laws Morgan and Violet; sister Peggy; brother Jerry; brother-in-law Bill and sister-in-law Lynn.
Bernice started her career in accounting and then moved to her real calling, a natural care giver. She put the needs of others before herself.
Bernice had a zest for life. She was a social butterfly with a magnetic personality and made friends easily. She was full of fun, humour and loved a good laugh.
Our memories of Bernice will be cherished and held in our hearts forever.
Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, July 5 at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 403 – 1st Street N., Beausejour, MB.
In lieu of flowers, if friends and family so desire, donations can be made in Bernice’s name to CancerCare Manitoba Foundation.
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Marlene Cyncora
Sincere sympathy to Gord, Ashely & Jared. Thoughts & prayers to you all.
Marlene Bahde
Your in my thoughts & prayers Gord, Ashley, Jared.
I will always remember Bernice as my close caring friend and all the laughs and meals we shared. Love you Bernice
Cheryl fontaine
So sorry to hear my good friend has passed will miss her greatly a guiding light and loving and generous soul. Miss you see you soon
Heather Greenburgh
RIP Bernice. I will miss your kind hart and beautiful smile. Condolence’s to your family..
Kim and Alex Kozody
We are going to miss you Bernice your kind soul and smile that light up a room not to mention all the belly laughs and many car rides when you were the best GPS a person could have. A friend like you will never be replaced. So sorry to Gord, Jared and Ashley you are in our thoughts and prayers
Margit MacCharles
To Gord, Jared and Ashley and Bernice’s Family we extend our most sincere sympathy. Bernice and I became friends in school and have maintained that friendship for all these years. I have so many treasured memories of our school years, our antics and all that we shared in our lives. After my marriage I moved away, but we were always in touch. I cannot even begin to count the hours we spent on the phone. Bernice was the best friend anyone could have and she was always loyal, kind and caring. You Gord and Bernice were so very supportive to my family and I through the loss of my parents. The picture you have chosen of Bernice is one I remember as if it was yesterday – her Wedding Day – the happiest day of her life. We, as are all of you going to miss her more than words can express. You are in our thoughts and our prayers. Cherish your memories of this very special and wonderful woman.
With love and understanding,
Margit and Rod MacCharles & Family
The Pas, MB
Cindy Behnke
Our deepest sympathies to you Gord, Ashley, Jared and your families. Bernice was a fun cousin to be with, always ready in full laughter…you could just enjoy life when in her company. Our days on our parents farms, going to sunday school and church and family gatherings, are treasured memories. We will miss Bernice and her smiles. May those good memories bring you thru the days ahead.
Love,
Cousin Cindy (Merke) and Frank Behnke
Peace River, AB
Gord
Thank you Cindy and Frank for your kind words and memories you’ve shared. It is indeed difficult to say goodbye for now to such a beautiful wife and mother. Our families also miss her beautiful presence.
Sincerely,
Gord, Ashley, Jared and the rest of the the family.
Randall Foubert
Sincere condolence to Gord and his family and all the Merke family on the premature passing of Bernice.
Gord
In the time Bernice did have here, she touched the lives of many people in a very positive way.
Thank you for your kind words.
Gord, Ashley, Jared and The Merke family.
Doug and Joanne McDermot
Bernice will be sadly missed. When she worked at Noonan House, my brother had a great fondness for her. She will be missed.
Cousin Angela (nee Merke)
To all of Bernice’s Family: So sorry for your loss. I was unable to make it to the funeral, but know I was thinking of you all during that time.
I did not know Bernice well in later years, but fondly remember good times when younger.
Please take care and know she is your guardian angel now.