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BERTHA RISBEY
Born: Sep 17, 1936
Date of Passing: Jan 23, 2025
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BERTHA RISBEY
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Bertha Risbey on January 23, 2025.
She is survived by her daughter Candace (Lorne Stanley), son Jim (Shelly) Risbey, grandchildren, Kevin (Megan) Stanley, Jason Stanley, Kacie (Scott) Ridden, Deanna Risbey (Kieran Bradshaw) and great-grandchildren, Hunter, Blake, Ryder, Lennon, Lucy, Oliver, Hayden, and Xavier. She is also survived by her sister and best friend Joan (Wayne Link).
Predeceased by her husband, Dawson Risbey and infant son, her parents, Nanny Nilsson and Magni Anderson, her sisters, Ingrid, Helen and Lilly and brothers, Wallace and Andy.
Bertha was born in Winnipeg and raised in Elie, Manitoba and the St. Charles area where she met our Dad. They were married for 67 years.
Mom was an extraordinary "homemaker", cooking, baking, cleaning, sewing, knitting, crafting and the co-pilot and organizer on the family road trips. She started taking swimming lessons and eventually became an instructor with the City of Winnipeg. She was a lifelong learner and enrolled in various classes including typing and computer programming. Mom retired from an administration position with Royal Life Saving Society. Mom also learned to play the accordion and to speak Swedish. She was very proud of her Swedish heritage. Her leisure activities included golfing as well as snooker and fitness classes at the Army, Navy and Air Force 283.
She was a super mom and absolutely adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Thank you to the medical team at Riverview Health Centre for their care and compassion.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to CancerCare Manitoba.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 01, 2025
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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We were saddened to hear of Bertha’s passing. As part of her Swedish family, we always cherished staying in touch with her over the years—through letters, cards, and visits. She will be greatly missed. Our love and heartfelt condolences go out to her family during this difficult time. Gun-Britt, Birgitta and Irene, daughters of Bertha's late cousins Lilly, Gustav and Gunhild - Posted by: Anne Sjögren (cousin) on: Feb 10, 2025
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I met Bertha many years ago at A.N.A.V.E.T.S #283 playing snooker. I’m sad to hear of the passing of Bertha. It was nice to have made your acquaintance. Rest in peace. - Posted by: Denise McKay (Acquaintance) on: Feb 02, 2025
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Thinking of the family at such a difficult time. The memories of this lovely kind woman will become treasured memories for you all. May you find comfort as you remember so many precious family times. Squeezing you all tightly in my heart ... I will always remember the love in her lovely smile. Love Carole and family - Posted by: Carole Anderson (Late Nephew's wife) on: Feb 01, 2025
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Condolences Candy & Lorne and Jim & Shelly, and families, on the passing of your Mom. May you find comfort in knowing that her and your Dad are together again. May you find comfort in the many special memories she left you all with. - Posted by: Barbara Larkin (Acquaintance) on: Feb 01, 2025