Raphaela Marie Bosco

1929 - 2015

Raphaela Marie Bosco obituary, 1929-2015, Descanso, CA

Raphaela Marie Bosco

1929 - 2015

BORN

1929

DIED

2015

Raphaela Bosco Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 5, 2015.
Raphaela M. Bosco, age 86, passed away peacefully at her home in Descanso, CA on Wednesday, November 4, 2015. She was born on October 3, 1929 in Edam, Saskatchewan to Eugene and Alphonsine (Guillemette) Cadrin. She was one of 13 children and was fondly called "Rip" by her siblings and classmates. She graduated from Miserecordia School of Nursing in Edmonton, Alberta in 1953.

She was married to Frank Bosco in Ewa, Oahu, HI on November 5, 1955. Together, they raised five children in San Diego, CA. After the death of her husband in 1971, Raphaela returned to work as an RN and in 1977 graduated from the University of San Diego with a BS in Nursing. Her career in healthcare brought her many lifelong friends.

Over the years Raphaela returned home to Canada to reunite with her extensive family and nursing classmates. She treasured those visits and was sustained by the rich memories they provided.

Raphaela lovingly nurtured her children, providing wisdom and guidance while ensuring their educational and career pursuits.

Raphaela's greatest joys came from her grandchildrens' visits and in her last years, the great-grandchildren, who delighted her with their natural wonder and lighthearted play. She will be remembered for her grace and generosity, strength of character, and gentle sense of humor.

Raphaela is survived by her children Michel (Rhonda), Richard (Beverly), Teresa "Pam" (Michael) Mueller, Connie (Daniel) McKeever, Laura Brewer; step-daughter Patricia "Patsy" Belair; grandchildren Brooks, Britlyn (Armando) Romero, Michel, Frank, Rebekah (Joshua) Clifford, Elisheva, Nicole, Amanda, Chelsea (Bryan) Magnuson, Colin (Kelly) McKeever, Tonya and Taryn Brewer, Robert Erickson, and Chris Borowski; eleven great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter; a brother, John (Fay) Cadrin, sisters Judith Fournier, Therese Weber, Berthe (Ed) Sande, and Helen Elefson; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Frank; sisters Marie Morissette, Jeanne Hamel, Gertrude Blais; and brothers Paul, Ben, Don, and Frank Cadrin.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the Caregivers of Best of Care and to the staff of Mission Hospice for their exceptional attentiveness and loving care. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Raphaela's name to a favorite charity.

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November 29, 2015

Dear cousins,
Tante Raphaela was a real inspiration to all of us in spite of our great distance. What a role model and what an angel!
Love, Jocelyne Walter (Tante Gertrude's daughter)

November 26, 2015

To all the Family;
We have received Rip's card and pictures take from Helen. Thank you all for thinking of us. We haven't seen Rip for a few years now, but she'll always be the sweet person that we enjoyed when we were all together.
These last few years have been a hard one for you all, but it sounds like you all pulled together to keep her happy.
Love and best wishes to you all.
Uncle John & Aunt Fay

November 13, 2015

Dear Mike, Rick, Pam, Connie and Laura, I was so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I will always remember her as a very sweet, gentle lady. My love and prayers are with all of you.
With love,
your cousin, Dorothy Bosco Curley

Michael Schulz

November 10, 2015

Dear Laura / Bosco family.....just wanted to send my condolences during this difficult time and thank you for letting me be apart of your wonderful family....just remember, may your memories of Rip warm your soul like a ray of sunshine and put a smile on your face as she did to so many.
God Bless
Michael

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