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JOSEPHINE RHOADES (JOSIE PERRON) (SAN FILIPPO)
Born: Feb 28, 1913
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJOSEPHINE RHOADES (JOSIE PERRON) (nee SAN FILIPPO) After a great 99 years of living, it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Josephine Rhoades in her 100th year. The eldest of Rosario and Vincenza San Filippo's 13 children, Josie grew up in St. Boniface helping her parents raise their family. On April 29, 1939, she married the love of her life Alfred Perron. They enjoyed 43 years together. Ma was active with Fred in the St. Boniface Optimist Club, the Native Sons, and was an active member of Catholic's Women's League at St. Bernadette Parish. Once her children were grown she embarked on a lengthy career at Canada Safeway retiring at the age of 72. After Fred's passing, Josie met her second husband, Colin Rhoades. Josie loved life. She was a great cook, loved to travel, party, knit, and entertain. Many a dinner was enjoyed at her home on Bernier Bay. Her extensive travels found her in Europe, Hawaii, the Caribbean and across the United States. She could not keep count of the many times she travelled to Las Vegas. But, her biggest love was her family. Those special hugs and smiles and wonderful birthday cakes will never be forgotten. Religion was an integral part of her life. She prayed daily for all those who asked or for those she thought needed a prayer. She will be in our hearts forever. Josie was predeceased by her parents, 11 siblings, her two husbands and a daughter. She leaves to mourn her daughter Gail (Denis) Beaudette, her son Philip (Gloria) Perron, grandson Jason (Amy), granddaughters Jill (Jeff) and Danielle. She will be dearly missed by her three great-grandchildren, Tyler, Jadyn and Jonah as well as a brother Frankie and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins. A memorial mass celebrating her life will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. in St. Timothy Parish, 135 John Forsyth Road with Father Phil Daley officiating. A private interment will take place at a later date. The family would like to thank the staff at Sterling House and The Rosewood for their loving care. A huge thank you to the staff of Victoria General Hospital, both the Emergency Department and 4th floor South, for going beyond the call of duty giving her love, dignity, and compassion in her final days. A great thank you to Father Vincent, who prayed in Italian with Ma in her final days and to Father Barry of St. Vital Parish who was with the family at the end. Those we love don't go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear. The Coutu family in care of arrangements: E.J. COUTU CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 680 Archibald Street 253-5086 ejcoutu.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 29, 2012
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Josie was like a second Mom to me and my sisters when we were growing up. She looked after us for our parents and would have us stay at her house. She was a great cook and her "butter tarts" were out of this world. She worked at the Windsor Park Safeway for many, many years and greeted the customers with her big smile, always dressed so neatly in her white uniform and her signature "BIG" hankie in the top pocket, right along with her name tag...At age 72 she retired from Safeway, but we did meet there at times, when we were shopping. She will be missed by many......... OUR LOVE TO GAIL, PHILIP, AND THEIR FAMILIES. JOSIE LOVED YOU ALL, and think of the many happy times you all got to share for so many years......... - Posted by: Judy Walton (An old friend,,,,,I knew ever since I was born.....) on: Mar 30, 2012
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I will always remember Aunty Josie as a very caring and loving individual. And what a sense of humor!! When I visisited her she would often get frustrated when she couldn't quite make out who I was when I would buzz to come up. When I finally got to her door she would just smile, give me a hug and say "Oh it's you!!!!!" I told her that we should think of a "code name" so when I buzzed up, I could just say this code name and then she would know it was me. So she said some Italian word. I tried to say it a couple of times but then said "Oh Aunty, I will never remember how to say that word. What does it mean anyways?" She started to giggle and said ---- get this...... "whore"!!!! I said "AUNTY.....I'M NOT GOING TO BE DOWNSTAIRS SHOUTING "LET ME IN...IT'S THE WHORE"!!!! We laughed about that for quite some time!!! And when I left she would always say that she was keeping me in her prayers...as she did sooo many. My deepest condolences to all of the family. - Posted by: Joanne Perron (Neice - through marriage.) on: Mar 29, 2012