Rose Alexander
ALEXANDER - Rose Lillian (Aronec) Alexander was born in Mink Creek, Manitoba on March 1, 1926 to parents Anna Marie (Demchuk) and Alexander ‘Alec’ Aronec. She passed away at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon, on Sunday, May 8, 2022. She is predeceased by her husband Randall, her parents Anna and Alec, her siblings Fannie (John), George, Pauline, Bill (Shirley), Russell and an infant sister Wilma. She is survived by: 5 children: Connie, Allan, Corinne, Danny, Kathy; 8 Grandchildren: Dean, LeeAnn, Aaron, Chad, Linda, Jeremy, Joelle, Jay; 9 Great Grandchildren: Skyla, Kayler, Rylan, Breydon, Alysha, Briana, Anna, Jennifer, Justin; 1 Great-Great Grandchild – Emily Sophie Rose. As well as spouses and partners. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews and cousins.
Rose grew up in Danbury, Sask. She attended Brush Valley School, completed her Grade 10. At age 16, worked at a country store near Hyas, Sask. In 1944, her mother got ill then passed away when Rose was 18. Rose moved to Winnipeg & worked in a Bakery. She met Randall at a dance. They married in Winnipeg on January 24, 1953, a total of 57 years.
In January, 1954, Connie was born St Boniface Hospital, Winnipeg. In spring, they moved permanently to the farm at Eatonia, the rest of their children Allan, March 1955; Corinne, March 1956; Danny, February 1959; Kathy, February 1961 all born in Eatonia Union Hospital. By 1968 a new house was built in Eatonia. The family then lived in town for the winter, farm in the summer.
Rose attended Eatonia United Church, a member of UCW, a Lioness, a Curler & served on the board of Eatonia Figure Skating Club. She later joined TOPS. She sewed, crafted, quilted, knitted, crocheted. She was known for her exceptional cooking, baking and was an amazing cake decorator.
In 2011, she moved to Caleb Village in Kindersley. She called it ‘The Palace on the Hill’. After almost 10 years, she moved to Eatonia Oasis Living in 2021 and remained there until her passing.
On March 24, 2022, Rose became a Great-Great Grandmother, 5 generations [Emily Sophie Rose], the daughter of (granddaughter) Skyla & Dan.
We are grateful to have had her in our lives for over 96 years. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother, so it was very fitting that she passed on Mother’s Day! The family would like to thank all the people in Rose’s life. In her last words, “I love you all”.
The Family would like to thank the staff at Eatonia Oasis Living; Kindersley Hospital; Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon; Eatonia Oasis Living; Caleb Village, Kindersley for all your care. Also thanks to the staff at Kindersley Funeral Home. A special thanks to Belva Martin for playing the organ, UCW at Eatonia United Church for serving and Pastor Ron Baker for leading the service on May 13, 2022. We are grateful for all the cards, calls and messages and anyone who helped in any way, thank you!