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Bernard Moosbauer

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BERNARD MOOSBAUER

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June 20, 1963– May 8, 2023

With heavy hearts, we announce that Bernard Moosbauer passed away last week in Winnipeg, MB. at the age of 59 years.

 

He is survived by his partner of eight years, Kathy, his mother Liselotte, brother Michael, sister Kathy, brother-in law Gerry, sister-in-law Namhee, along with nieces Shayla, Alliyah, Danica, and nephews Jaehwan and Damien.  

 

Bernard grew up in the neighborhood Windsor Park where he shined in high school volleyball and community football. Throughout his life, he travelled both ends of Canada and eventually Europe either with the military or by doing youth community volunteering through Katimavik. When back in Winnipeg, he loved taking his brother to movies and attending concerts. He enjoyed discussing philosophy for hours with his mother or talking about military history with his father. He loved playing the trumpet where he also excelled in high school bands, the youth cadets, and eventually in his military career. 

 

Bernard’s attraction to the military resulted in joining the Canadian Armed Forces through Minto Armories that progressed to full-time service. He was involved in two military tours; his greatest success was as a Peacekeeper in Croatia. On leave, he visited his entire family in Germany, which was one of many examples about his care and thoughtfulness toward others. Upon retiring from the military with distinction, Bernard attended the University of Manitoba Faculty of Fine Arts. Being already an educated graphic designer and skilled in framing art, he graduated with a bachelor’s degree with honours distinction. He spent the rest of his life devoted to the education on fine art.  

 

The Moosbauer family kindly requests that you take a few minutes to honour his memory by watching the photo-biography above. Please, also consider sharing your own photos, memories, and stories by making use of the comment section on this page.

 

Cremation has taken place.

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Bernard's Funeral will take place at 11am on Friday, June 9, 2023 at St. Bernadette's Parish (820 Cottonwood Road) with a reception and a burial to follow at 1:30pm. For those who still want to mingle and connect, there will be an informal Celebration of Bernard's Life which will take place after the burial.

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ETHICAL DEATH CARE

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William Pura

January 13, 2024 at 5:49 PM

He was a great student to work with at the School of Art. Great skills and focus!
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Diane Ranger

November 27, 2023 at 9:50 PM

Six mois que Bernard est décédé, je viens de l'apprendre. J'ai eu la chance et le bonheur de partager l'expérience Katimavik avec lui en tant que Group Leader et amie. Malgré le temps, la distance, les o bligations, les divergences; il a su donner une couleur et une chaleur à cette expérience qui le rend inoubliable. Toutes mes condoléances à la famille, sa conjointe, ses amis, ses camarades.

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Dean Wilson

June 21, 2023 at 10:44 AM

I remember Bernie as a fun, happy, and kind person. He had a great sense of humour and was a good friend in Junior High at Beliveau School and at Windsor Park Collegiate. Rest in pease my friend.
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regimental HQ

June 16, 2023 at 5:49 PM

On behalf of all ranks of Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Regimental Headquarters, please accept our condolences on the recent passing of Bernard MoosBauer, a proud member of our Regiment. His name will be added to our Last Post so his Regiment and friends whom he served with will remember his spirit and history. Regimental Major Maj Steven S.A. Zivkow, CD Regimental Warrant Officer WO Gregory G. Davis, CD
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Sandra (Vizniak) Tyson

June 11, 2023 at 4:41 PM

My childhood was all the more rich hanging out with Bernie. Favorite sunflower seeds. Hide and go seek in the back lane, Annual spring running and bike races. Rest now my friend. 
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Scott Proctor

June 8, 2023 at 5:50 PM

Deepest condolences to the Moosebauer family and friends of Bernard.  I had the privilege of meeting and serving with Bernard in the same platoon in Croatia in 94.  An honourable and dependable brother at arms back then and I can only try to imagine the hole that his absence has created for those that knew him longer and closer. Rest in Peace Bernard.
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Herb Kenny

June 7, 2023 at 1:51 AM

Condolences to family from all members of the Edmonton Branch of the PPCLI Association. Once a Patricia Always a Patricia. At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember him. May he Rest in Peace VP.
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Johanne Lelièvre

June 2, 2023 at 9:06 AM

All my condolences to the family. I met Bernard in Katimavik in 1984. We started the journey 12 youths from all over Canada; by the end of our 9 months commitment, only 5 remained: Bernard from Winnipeg, Laura from Calgary, Roger from Kingston, Brenda from Kamloops and me from Quebec City. Our first rotation was in Carman, Manitoba where we help the school, the library, the senior home and CN Rail. Our second rotation was in Dorset, Ontario, where we both worked for the first Canadian Acid Rain Lab, spending hours canoeing and gathering water samples for scientists from all over the world. Finally, we finished the program in Trois-Rivière helping planning the 350th anniversary  of the city.  I must say that Bernard took me rapidly under his wings, helping me learn English and understanding the specificity of Western Canada. He was proud of his German Heritage, although he was always cooking asian food! He was a great photographer, showing us how to use our cameras better, playing with light or exploring composition. He loved music, any type, jazz, rock, alternative. He introduced me to classical music 🎼 in Trois-Rivière, the group had a chance to get 2 tickets for a classical concert, which he fought to get… and invited me. He was a big brother to me. He came visit once, my family really liked this “young man from Manitoba who is learning French and took good care of their daughter.”  Life being what it is, we lost track of each other. RIP my friend xxxx.
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Marilee Salvator

May 28, 2023 at 6:33 AM

Sending so much love and my condolences to Bernards family. He was one of my very first students when I took my first job as a printmaking professor at UofM. He had such great energy, wit and creativity and was already a skilled screen printer. He actually taught me quite a bit of technical information as he had worked in the industry. He was a fantastic student and added so much to the classes I had him in. We had stayed in contact over the years through social media. Sadly, a good time had went by since I had been in contact with him. I had wondered about him recently. So sad to see that he has passed. I know that he led a wonderful life and made so many laugh. Such great huror and I also enejoyed discussing philosophy with him. Rest in peace my friend, Bernard. You will be missed by so many.
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Belinda Blair and Lawrence Blair

May 24, 2023 at 3:05 AM

Sending all my love and condolences. I met Bernard when he took my class at UofM and we instantly realized after our first discussion he had served in the Rifles with my father, Larry Blair. He was a brilliant student and in the years after he finished my course, Barnard continued to sent me so much positivity, encouragement and love to help me through my own educational journey. Rest in Peace Barnard, thank you for all your support- it meant more than you know. Also sending condolences from your fellow rifleman Lawrence Blair - who speaks so highly of you. ❤
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Sean Hennessey

May 23, 2023 at 2:19 AM

Bern was always a good man, in an era when it is difficult to find people you can say that about.  I served with him, and knew him as a soldier, musician, and as a person whose interests were always expanding.  He will be missed.
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Suzanne Soulodre

May 22, 2023 at 3:50 AM

Heartfelt condolences to Kathy and the entire Moosebauer family.  Bernard was a wonderful friend throughout our middle and high school years.  As many have already shared, he was kind beyond words, and we laughed more times than I can remember.  I loved his sense of humour.  May the wonderful memories people have shared about what an outstanding person he was to so many bring you some comfort in the difficult time.
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Alison Pattern

May 22, 2023 at 2:01 AM

I’m so sorry to hear of Bernard’s passing. While I’m Fine Art, we travelled to Chicago together. I have such found memories of that time with him. He was a beautiful soul and will be missed. My deepest condolences. ❤
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Nathan Guiboche

May 22, 2023 at 12:05 AM

Bernard lived with me and my family for two years when he was in the army......  :(  Gonna miss you buddy....  See you in Valhalla
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George Glade

May 21, 2023 at 11:41 PM

We served together in the Rifles and he was a great soldier. RIP rifleman
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Patrick McInnis

May 21, 2023 at 8:31 PM

I had the pleasure of serving with Bernard (“Moose” as we affectionately called him) in the Royal Winnipeg Rifles from 1992-1998.  He was the guy who had your back no matter what.  He was kind, friendly, and a consummate professional soldier. I will always look back fondly on the years I served with Bernard Moosbauer.  I am a better person for having known him. Rest in Peace brother.  We’ll take it from here.
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Leah Fontaine

May 21, 2023 at 8:16 PM

Condolences to his partner and family.  He was a good man🪶🦅🙏🏼💐prayers 
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Sandi Lemoine(Sitar)

May 21, 2023 at 8:11 PM

My sincere condolences to Kathy and the entire Moosebauer family.  Boo made junior high bearable and was a very good friend to me who always managed to keep me in stitches. He made such a positive impression on everyone, including my late mother who also really liked him.  Rest peacefully my old friend, you are missed already
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Brenda Carlson

May 21, 2023 at 8:10 PM

Although I haven’t seen Bernard in years, I have very fond memories of him stemming back from elementary school at General Vanier right through to high school!  RIP Bernard you were truly a kind soul!💕
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Monique Vandekerkhove

May 21, 2023 at 7:53 PM

Bernie and I go way back to General Vanier and WPC.  He will be missed.  RIP buddy.  
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Ed Horton

May 21, 2023 at 7:37 PM

It was an honour. To have known and serve with Bernard Moosbauer. His sense of humour was able to spread around a room
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Ashley Perrier

May 21, 2023 at 7:34 PM

I’m so sorry to hear of Bernard’s passing! I hope his family and friend’s are doing as well as they can be. He was an awesome friend in art school and afterwards. He was always so positive and kind person! 
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Bob Dyce

May 21, 2023 at 7:25 PM

Bernie, I have plenty of fond memories of playing football with you and hanging out around General Vanier and WPC. Rest in Peace my friend. Condolences to those who loved you. 
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Suzanne Isleifson

May 21, 2023 at 6:51 PM

I haven’t seen you in years moose but when I lived in Winnipeg I was honoured to have you as a friend. I miss the old days when we were all so young enjoying pool and a beer at the toad in the hole in the village.  Suzanne Isleifson 
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Kathy Rayner

May 21, 2023 at 5:49 PM

Bernard, we shared our hopes and dreams, our deepest secrets, our love. You will be so deeply missed. You were my everything. Goodbye. ❤
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Adriana Silvestrin

May 21, 2023 at 3:30 PM

I am so sorry to hear of Bernie’s passing. My sincerest condolences to the Moosbauer family 
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David

May 21, 2023 at 2:10 AM

RIP Bernard, you were a kind soul.
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