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BERNICE MARLING (KULIG)

Date of Passing: May 04, 2012

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BERNICE MARLING (nee KULIG) May 30, 1945 - May 4, 2012 Suddenly and unexpectedly Bernice Marling passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, May 4, 2012. She leaves to mourn her loving husband of 45 years, Ken; her son Dwayne, daughter-in-law Pamela, and grandson Dominic; her daughter Shauna; her mother Marcella Kulig (Saskatoon); and her sister Leona and brother-in-law Dennis Klath (Saskatoon). She was predeceased by her father Roman Kulig in 1966. She is also survived by her sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law and their families: Stella and Stafford Wagstaff (Calgary), Gene and Dan Marshall (Coronation, AB), Chris and Ken Woodkey (Calgary), Bob Marling (Baldwinton, SK), Jim Marling (Baldwinton, SK), Marilyn Brunett (North Battleford), Bill and Fedora Marling (Edmonton), Ron and Laurene Marling (Edmonton), Pat and John Nidish (Lloydminster, AB), Jack and Darlene Marling (Edmonton), Barb Marling (Lloydminster, SK), and Don and Janis Marling (Edmonton), and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and their spouses. Bernice was born in Saskatoon on May 30, 1945 to Roman and Marcella (Skwara) Kulig and raised in Bordon, SK where her father was a blacksmith. She was joined two years later by her sister Leona. Her's was a tight-knit Polish-Ukrainian household and included a large and loving extended family. She had many fond memories of spending time visiting her grandparents and uncles and aunts on their farms and spending time in the summer with the nuns in Saskatoon. Ken and Bernice first met in the summer of 1962 when he was working on a Saskatchewan Highways survey crew that was working its way east from North Battleford and she was waitressing at the local café. When he returned to college in Moose Jaw a raffle prize provided the excuse for correspondence to begin between them. The exchange soon led to a budding romance that was largely conducted by mail while Ken completed college and started working for Manitoba Hydro in Grand Rapids and she undertook her nursing training under the Grey Nuns at St. Paul's Hospital in Saskatoon, where she graduated with her RN in 1966. They were engaged at Christmas 1964 and married on October 8, 1966. Bernice and Ken built a home together in Saskatoon and their son Dwayne was born in July 1967. Manitoba Hydro lured them back to Manitoba where they moved to Gillam in June of 1968 to work on the Kettle Rapids Generating Station. Soon after their arrival in Gillam daughter Shauna was born in August 1968. While in Gillam, Bernice was employed at the Hospital where she did everything from working in the ER and on medical evacs, to the maternity ward and general duty nursing. Still with Manitoba Hydro, the family spent 1973-1974 in Jenpeg where Bernice worked in the nursing station. In 1974, in what proved to be their final move, they re-located to Winnipeg. In Winnipeg Bernice continued her nursing career where she developed an interest in geriatric medicine, completing her Certificate in Gerontology from the University of Manitoba and spending many years working as a visiting nurse and in nursing homes before retiring in the spring of 1992. Bernice and Ken spent a great deal of time together working on, renovating and improving their yard and home. Summers were spent camping and visiting family and friends around Saskatchewan and Alberta. Winters were spent traveling around the city for Dwayne's hockey and Shauna's volleyball and basketball. Bernice had the gift of making everyone she encountered feel comfortable, welcome and cared for; she loved entertaining family and friends from near and far in their home. Bernice and Ken were always very involved in their Church - undertaking marriage preparation for more than 20 years at Mary, Mother of the Church (Roman Catholic) Parish, serving on Parish Council together and being very actively involved in Worldwide Marriage Encounter for more than 30 years at both the local and national level. Bernice was also a long-time member of the Catholic Women's League. Prayers will be held on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in Mary, Mother of the Church (Roman Catholic) Parish, 85 Kirkbridge Drive with viewing one half hour before the service. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. also in Mary, Mother of the Church (Roman Catholic) Parish, with Fr. Kevin Bettens officiating. A private family interment will follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a memorial donation in Bernice's memory to Worldwide Marriage Encounter (c/o Robert and Michele Thurmeier, Box 114, Waskesiu Lake, SK, S0J 2Y0) or a charity of your choice. The Coutu family in care of arrangements: E.J. COUTU CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 680 Archibald Street (204) 253-5086 ejcoutu.com
Publish Date: May 8, 2012

BERNICE MARLING (nee KULIG) It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Bernice Marling on Friday, May 4, 2012, at the age of 66 years. Prayers will be held on Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in Mary, Mother of the Church, 85 Kirkbridge Drive, with viewing one half hour before the service. Funeral mass will be held on Thursday, May 10, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. also in Mary, Mother of the Church, with Fr. Kevin Bettens officiating. A private family interment will follow at a later date. A longer obituary will follow. The Coutu family in care of arrangements: E.J. COUTU CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 680 Archibald Street 253-5086
Publish Date: May 7, 2012

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 08, 2012

Condolences & Memories (29 entries)

  • Auntie Bernice, I am heartbroken, and miss you. Love you. - Posted by: Audun Klath (nephew & god son) on: May 11, 2012

  • My most sincere sympathy to you Ken and to your family. I will always remember Bernice's beautiful smile and warm and inviting presence. My thoughts and prayers go out to you at this most difficult time. Rest in the arms of Jesus dear Bernice!! - Posted by: Véronique Plamondon (friend(ME)) on: May 10, 2012

  • Ken & Family With deepest sympathy on Bernice's sudden passing. Those we love, live in our hearts forever. My heartfelt condolences to all including Marcella and Leona and family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. - Posted by: Shirley Woytowich (nee Roga) () on: May 10, 2012

  • Ken; I am so saddened by the sudden passing of Bernice. She was an amazing person. Bernice will be remembered for her caring and kindness. Peace be with you. Frances Chinchilla (friend) - Posted by: Frances Chinchilla () on: May 09, 2012

  • Ken and Family: We are really sorry to hear of Bernice's passing. She really inspired us at our Marriage Encounter weekend and we will be forever grateful. We will pray for you all to get through this difficult time. - Posted by: Chris and Colleen Souce (They were our Host Couple at our Marriage Encounter weekend.) on: May 09, 2012

  • Dear Ken and family, Peace and love be with you. I will always remember Bernice and her example of love. She will be remembered by many. The ME community has lost a great member. - Posted by: Viviana Geauvreau () on: May 09, 2012

  • Dear Ken and family: Please accept my sincere condolences on your very great loss. I had the pleasure and honour of working with Bernice at The Convalescent Home and have fond memories of what a wonderful nurse and cowaorker she was. - Posted by: Mary Ann Rosenbloom (Former co-worker) on: May 09, 2012

  • She will always be simply "B" to me. From the time I was a naked little boy in rubber boots knocking on her door with "B cookies, B" and falling alseep in the rocking chair in a mountain of crumbs and through all the support through University, even showing me how to iron. She will always have a very special place in my and my families hearts. - Posted by: Rob Dickinson (self apointed nephew) on: May 09, 2012

  • Sincere sympathies from Bob and I, Eric and Devin. I could not believe the news when Mom called me that morning. Many great times and experiences together with you both! Bernice was such a special lady - a gift to have had her in our lives. Who knew that the last time we met at ME, God would be calling her home so soon. You are all in our prayers. Caroline, Bob, Eric and Devin - Posted by: Caroline Coates (Friend,ME) on: May 08, 2012

  • Dear Ken & family, We are so sorry to hear about Bernice's passing. What a great lady God will have near him in his beautiful garden. We will always remember her as a special, kind, loving and generous person. We know that you all have wonderful memories of this special lady and that these memories will help you get through this very difficult time. May God bless you all and bring you peace and comfort. With heartfelt sympathy, Ray & Betty Misanchuk - Posted by: Ray & Betty Misanchuk (friends) on: May 08, 2012

  • Ken and family, We were so saddened when we heard of Bernice's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this very sad time. - Posted by: John and Caren Muzyka (Friends from Gillam and Winnipeg) on: May 08, 2012

  • Dear Ken, and family. Our hearts go out to you. You were a couple of great faith. You were so supportive of us in our short stay in Winnipeg. We will always keep Bernice in our hearts and your family will be in our daily prayers. May God's love give you courage and strength in this trying time. Love and Prayers. Judy & Ed Allinott - Posted by: Judy & Ed Allinott (friends from Ontario) on: May 08, 2012

  • Always compassionate, Bernice has been a positive influence on our family, condolences to Ken, Shawna, Dwayne and family, God bless. - Posted by: Barry & Maureen Dickinson (friends) on: May 08, 2012

  • Kathy and I were very shocked and saddened to hear of Aunt Bernice's passing. She was a very special lady. If it wasn't for Bernice & Ken I would have never met my mother (Chris Woodkey). Our thoughts and prayers to Ken, Dwayne, and Shauna and the rest of the family in this difficult time. God bless, Stewart - Posted by: Stewart & Kathy Hollingsworth (Aunt) on: May 08, 2012

  • Ken, Dwayne and Pam; Our deepest sympathy in the sudden passing of Bernice. It came as a shock to me this afternoon learning of her sudden passing. You have been a very special couple in our lives. You inspired us in so many ways, helped us go through life, face all challenges and never give up together as one. She is are now in the arms of the Lord, watching over all of her loved ones. May you all find the consolation that she is at peace and that you are all loved and prayers are just pouring in for your family. Love; Ted & Corie Marcelino - Posted by: Ted & Corie Marcelino (Friends WME) on: May 08, 2012

  • Although I never got to meet Bernice, I heard much about her from her mother Marcella during our knitting evenings. She was so very proud of Bernice. Our condolences to Ken, Dwayne, Pamela, Dominic, Shauna and Marcella. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: Lorna Wensley (friend of Marcella) on: May 08, 2012

  • Dear Ken and Family, we are so saddened to hear of Bernice's passing. She will always have a special place in our hearts, such a caring, generous, compassionate lady. You are in our prayers. Love Penny & Paul Seier. - Posted by: Penny & Paul Seier (Friends) on: May 08, 2012

  • Ken we are saddened by the news and send our sincere sympathies to you and your family. You and Bernice helped us as a couple and with our five children, to define our values and grow in love. Love always, Marc and Anne-Marie - Posted by: Marc and Anne-Marie Dureault (ME ) on: May 08, 2012

  • Dear Ken, Dewayne, Pam, Dominic & Shanna, What a shock to hear of Bernice's passing. She will always remain in my heart, with all the good memories of her. What can one say about such an amazing, loving, giving, woman. I would have to write a book to get it all down. Please know that all of you will remain in my prayers, love and hugs, Linda, xxx, ooo - Posted by: Linda Kaczmar (Friend) on: May 08, 2012

  • We remember Bernice as a loving and wonderful lady. She will be missed and thought of in this time of sorrow. Our sincerest sympathies to Ken and the family. - Posted by: Trucia and Ralph Howard (Friends from Gillam) on: May 08, 2012

  • Marlene/Marling--so many times I was called Bernice, and vice versa by our in-commom WWME friends. No hardship there!! Baj and I were blessed by Ken & Bernice's welcome and acceptance of the Knights--"Menno-knights", that is!! We have many fond memories of Bernice, and we are so sad for you and all the family, Ken. LUV & HUGS to all. - Posted by: Baj & Marlene Permanand (Friends) on: May 07, 2012

  • We are shocked and saddened to hear the news of Auntie Bernice's passing. She was a very loving lady who will be missed very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May all those great memories help you through the hard times. Love, Taya, Curtis, Rayne, Trystin and Taryn Grueter - Posted by: Taya Grueter (Niece ) on: May 07, 2012

  • My sincere sympathy to you and your family at this sad time, Ken, and to my friend Marcella - please let her know we are all thinking of her here in Saskatoon and Borden. - Posted by: Linda Dyck (friend of Marcella's) on: May 07, 2012

  • KEN, PEACE BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME OF GREAT LOSS. COMING TO MIND ARE FOND MEMORIES OF YOU TWO AS A COUPLE, ESPECIALLY OUR TIME SPENT TOGETHER IN THE HOLY LAND, WITH BERNICE RIDING THAT CAMEL! THERE WAS NO STOPPING HER AS SHE LIVED HER LIFE TO THE FULLEST. SHE WILL BE MISSED AND SHE WILL LIVE ON IN OUR MINDS AND HEARTS. TAKE CARE AND GOD BLESS......HUGS - Posted by: DENIS & DIANE LEVASSEUR () on: May 07, 2012

  • Dear Ken, Our first encounter with you as a couple was at a Marriage Encounter Weekend in 1985. Your willingness to share with everyone inspired many of us to continue growing in our marital love. Your gift of friendship to us at Nathanael helped us on our journey of faith as well. May Bernice rest in the Father's arms and may He and all His angels console you, Ken, at this time of sorrow. - Posted by: Suzanne & Cameron Moore (Friend) on: May 07, 2012

  • Ken, our thoughts and prayers are with you and family. We will always have a special place in our heart for Bernice's loving nature and everything she did for the marriage encounter community. - Posted by: Daryl & Maureen Harris (friend) on: May 07, 2012

  • Dear Ken Our sincerest sympathy to you and your family. I could not believe the news. You and Bernice had become such close friends since we met you in Nathanael in 1997. We enjoyed the times you drove out to Morris to have coffee with us. We felt we could just drop in any time we were in the city. We enjoyed our time with Marriage Encounter which you and Bernice introduced us to. Our love and prayers to you all. We loved her. We will continue the friendship with you Ken. Love always Bill & Lorraine - Posted by: Bill & Lorraine King (Friends) on: May 07, 2012

  • Bernice will always be in our thoughts and prayers. She was a blessing to our lives. May the Lord's face shine upon Bernice forever. - Posted by: Jack & Ginette Bornholdt (friend) on: May 07, 2012

  • We are very saddened to hear this news. We wish to express our sincere condolences on the passing of Bernice. She was such a generous, caring and compassioante lady. Bernice will be missed by so many. We always felt so honored to have met you Ken and Bernice and keep you in our prayers. - Posted by: Denise Walleyn () on: May 07, 2012

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