Emma Jane Bruce
July 10, 1965 - September 6, 2026
Funeral Details
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at the House of Prayer, Fairford, Manitoba
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved mother, partner, daughter, granny, sister, aunt, niece and friend, Emma Jane Bruce who passed away on September 6, 2026, in Fairford, Manitoba, at the age of 61.
Emma leaves to mourn her children, Guy (Amanda), Ashley, Julian, Desiree (Steven), Tyson, and Isabella; her partner, Ernest Anderson, and her 11 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; her mother, Eva Bruce; brothers, Chris (Brenda), Albert (Melinda) and Wallace; sisters, Violet Gabriel and Sarah Butler; brothers in-law, Clifford Sumner, Raymond Sumner and Noel Butler; adopted uncle, Garnet (Lorette) Woodhouse; aunt, Eliza Thompson; uncle, Chris Sumner; along with numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Emma was predeceased by her father, Walter Bruce (2018); her baby in infancy, Baby Paul; sisters, jean (1998), Darlene Butler (2021), Rosemary Sumner (2023), Shirley Sumner (2025) and her infant sisters, Martha and Diane; her grandparents, Martha Bruce (1994), George (1994) and Emma Sumner (1998); nieces, Leona Anderson (1999), Leeann Butler (2010), Leah Sumner (2022); her nephews, Leslie Sumner (1999) and Alex Anderson (2024); uncles, Colin Sumner, John Sumner, Alex Sumner, Charlie Bruce, Ernest Sumner; her aunties, Christine Hall, Margaret Tail, Lena Sanderson and Sarah Marsden; her brother in-law, Raymond Butler; along with numerous other relatives.
In Loving Memory. Emma was a kind-hearted person who loved to make people laugh and bring joy to those around her. She took pride in keeping things clean and was always willing to lend a helping hand whenever someone needed her. She cared deeply for her family and showed that love through her actions. Emma she loved doing crafts like making photo albums, picture frames and home decor. She also liked digging seneca root with her relatives.
During her final time with us, one of the most meaningful things she did was help care for her mother, giving her love, comfort and support. Emma will always be remembered for her caring heart, her sense of humour, and the kindness she showed to others.
Her memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
Wake Service:
Friday, September 18, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
at the House of Prayer, Fairford, Manitoba
Funeral Service:
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
at the House of Prayer, Fairford, Manitoba
Officiant:
Pat Anderson
Interment:
St. Helen’s Anglican Church Cemetery,
Fairford, Manitoba
Pallbearers:
Arch - Morris - River
Cliff - George - Courtney
Crossbearer:
Jeremiah
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