Obituary of Rose Lutes

Rose Lutes, born March 12, 1925 in Desjarlais, Alberta, daughter of Bill and Jennie Ewanchuk, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening at the Moncton Hospital with family members by her side. She will be sadly missed by her husband Douglas, with whom she shared almost 60 years; by their two daughters, Lynne (David) Short, Surrey, BC, Connie Tanaka, Moncton, NB; and three sons, Garth (Debbie), Hopewell Cape; Grant (Wendy Vibert), Moncton, NB; Tim (Sandra Panun), Moncton, NB. She was also deeply loved, and known as “Baba” to her grandchildren, Jeff, Tricha (Matt), Michael (Alana), Andrea (Diaw), William, Pavan, Nisha (Richard), Devan (Kenny), Aisha (Forbes), and her great-grandchildren: Cameron, Calem, Logan and Sileye. They will miss their “Baba”. Rozis (Rose’s Ukrainian birth name) will be missed by her sisters with whom she shared a long and special bond, Marie (Neil) Kirkpatrick, Fort St. John, BC, Lillian (Links) Leiner, Moncton, NB, Annabel (Merle) Smith, Kelowna, BC., and by many nieces and nephews and close friends. While her children were growing up, Rose was very involved with Mountain View United Church where she was an active participant in Cub and Scout Mothers, United Church Women and the Church Nursery. She will be remembered for her many hours of volunteer work with the Blood Donor Clinic and at the Moncton Hospital, and for her years with Toastmistress, the Legion Women’s Auxiliary, various bowling leagues, Meals on Wheels and the Codiac Chords. Rose founded Moncton’s Ukranian Club and acted as President for many years. She was also co-founder and a past president of the Multicultural Association of the Greater Moncton Area. She was the life and heart of many of the work related Conventions that she and Doug attended over the years. In retirement they enjoyed travel and winters in Arizona. Rose loved to dance and she loved a good party. Along with Doug, she entertained a host of guests at many gatherings over the years at their various homes in Caissie Cape, NB. Lobster and clam chowder were Doug’s specialty and Rose dished out the potato salad and coleslaw. She had a smile and a welcome for everyone. We will miss her dearly. We wish her well on her journey. A Celebration of Rose's Life will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2007 at 11:00am from Garden View Reception Room at Fairhaven Funeral Home, 1177 Salisbury Road, Moncton, NB. A Private Family Graveside Service will held at Fairhaven Memorial Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Legion Women’s Auxiliary Branch # 6. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Tuttle Bros. Funeral Home, (506) 857-8564. Online condolences can be made via www.tuttlefuneralhome.ca