Maureen Ann Rice

Sadly on Saturday, April 11th, 2015 surrounded by family and in the comfort of her own bed in her home, Maureen Ann Rice slipped away to celebrate with her family and friends in God’s kingdom. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, April 16th, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in St Joseph’s Parish, 1064 3rd Ave NW, Moose Jaw, SK.  Father Rick Krofchek will be the presiding celebrant and interment will take place at Sunset Cemetery.  A Prayer Service will be held on Wednesday, April 15th, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in Moose Jaw Funeral Home.  Maureen was born December 5th, 1937 in Moose Jaw Providence Hospital to Eileen and Harold Dillon, she had an older brother Phil (married to Mary and residing in Kelowna, BC) and a younger sister Irene, who passed away March of 2014 (married to Ed Beitel and residing in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan).  Maureen was married to Jim Rice, September 17th, 1959 and moved to the farm just outside of Tuxford, with her new husband and mother-in-law, Florence.  This is where they raised their 4 children and 1 niece.  Jim who is married to Laura and lives in Tuxford, Tom who lived on the farm with Maureen, Jan and husband John and son David from Swift Current and lovely great granddaughter Briley and completing the family is Bob who is married to Paula with son Levi who reside in Elkford, BC.  Niece Joanne was also part of the family and grew up on the farm and later married Randy Wetaski and resides in Moose Jaw.  Maureen was a Registered Nurse and took her training in Providence Hospital.  After graduation on August 29th, 1959, she launched her career at Providence Hospital where she worked passionately and proudly for the Sisters of Providence.  She was born, trained, worked and retired from Providence.  Maureen was widowed on May 13th, 1996 and shortly after was diagnosed with cancer.  This journey took her and her family down a 19 year path which involved trips and surgeries in Toronto, Edmonton, Regina and Calgary.  She always embraced any medical treatments that were recommended and provided.  Maureen was a faithful servant of God and never neglected any opportunity to nourish and strengthen her faith and spirituality.  In lieu of flowers, donations in Maureen’s name may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 1910 McIntyre St, Regina, SK S4P 2R3 or to a charity of one’s choice.  Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane.  Calvin Gammel, Funeral Director 306-693-4550