Rose Marie Johner
1933 – 2020

It is with heavy hearts and untold sorrow that we announce the passing of our dear Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, Rose Johner at St. Joseph’s Hospital on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at the age of 87 years.

Born in September of 1933 to a large family, Rose always held the importance of family near and dear to her heart. Her strong Catholic faith carried her through even the most difficult of times. Mom lived a selfless and humble life, preferring to give rather than receive. She taught her family the value of moments, not things and as a result, has provided memories that are shared daily. Rose loved creating and did so with crafts in her earlier years, followed by a love of quilting, all the while maintaining a park-like yard. She loved making her yard beautiful and sharing both the plants she grew, as well as her knowledge about them.

Rose’s favourite time of year was Christmas. Her home was decorated from head to toe and she spent time individually selecting ornaments to give to her grandchildren. Rose was a talented lady, but perhaps her greatest talent was her ability to make each of her grandchildren feel honoured and important. She loved being a grandmother and her grandchildren benefited by having her as a grandmother. It is with sadness that we say goodbye to her while celebrating her life and the manner in which she lived.

Rose was predeceased by her husband Richard in 1991; her parents, Ludwig and Anastasia Schwab, along with eleven siblings. Rose is survived by her children: Cindy (Wilf) Roesch, Laurie (Dallard) LeGault, Sharon (Mark) Dodman; Darren (Shuko) Johner and Teri (Dale) Gilbert. Rose will be greatly missed by her grandchildren: Haley, Jordan and Logan Roesch, Graham and Morgan LeGault, Kelsey (Ryan) Rickard, Keenan (Shallan) Dodman, Elise Johner, Brennan, Landon and Mitchell Gilbert; great grandchildren: Lacey, Payton and Everett Rickard and Lincoln Dodman; brothers, Alphonse and William Schwab.

A Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, Estevan, SK on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Sathiadas Antony presiding. Interment took place at the Estevan City Cemetery.

Hall Funeral Services in Estevan provided care to Rose's family - Deb Heidinger, Funeral Director.