Rose Vina Lafloe, 97, of Wolf Point, passed away January 22, 2014 at Trinity Hospital in Wolf Point.
Vina was on born on September 2, 1916 to Gabriel and Celine (Turcotte) Bushman in Trenton, ND.
Vina worked as a laundry maid at the old Sherman Inn and also worked at the Liberty Theatre. She worked at A & S Industries as well as Penny’s and Ben Franklin.
She is survived by sons James Brunelle of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Robert Lafloe, Jr. of Helena, and Michael LaFloe of Poplar. Vina is survived by her daughter Margaret (Joe) Leggett of Wolf Point. She was grandmother to 16 grandkids, 32 great grandkids, and 5 great-great grandkids.
Vina was preceded in death by daughters Celine and Claudia, grandsons Thomas and Scott, husband James Brunelle who died in World War II in 1945, and husband Lewis LaFloe.
Her Indian name was Blue Eyes (Istha to win). She was the oldest Indian elder on the reservation.
A Vigil will be held on Monday, January 27, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the Clayton-Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Wolf Point. The Rite of Committal will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Wolf Point.
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements. Condolences can be sent to the family using the form below.
Service Schedule
Vigil
7:00 p.m.
Monday January 27, 2014
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, MT 59201
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Tuesday January 28, 2014
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
513 Dawson Street
Wolf Point, MT 59201
Service Schedule
Vigil
7:00 p.m.
Monday January 27, 2014
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, MT 59201
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Tuesday January 28, 2014
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
513 Dawson Street
Wolf Point, MT 59201
Vicki & Loren Bisbee says
So sorry for the loss of your wonderful mom, auntie, and grandma. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lucy Redekopp says
Mike my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. You were very blessed
With such a beautiful and wonderful mother.
Kris Sampson says
My thoughts are with this wonderful family, Vina was a very special Lady to so many people, just know that we all have special memories of her. If I was in Wolf Point, I would be there with you all. God Bless!!
Nicole LaFloe says
Sorry for your loss, my family, I apologize, I can’t make the services, my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at your time of sorrow. Love you guys!
Robert LaFloe says
Sorry for your loss, I am sorry I can’t make it as you know my situation, I am in the Rolette Nursing home and have problems walking but my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Marlene LaFloe says
Rob, Mike, Margaret, and family,
She’s a beautiful wonderful lady…. amazing! She will always be lovingly remembered. Sorry… hopes, hugs, and prayers for you, all. We cannot go, sorry. Mom just got out of hospital for her heart. She is doing better. Hoping you are having something later for the ones who cannot make it. Really hate missing out on seeing you… its not so often we do get to see each other. Big warm, snugly hugs from me and mom…love ya lotsa and lotsa!!!
wanda komrosky says
I will miss Auntie Vina. I remember all the times when I was young and we would go visit her and Uncle Louis and my cousins. Rest in peace now Auntie. Love you. And to the family my prayers are with you all
Angela Johnson says
I will miss my visits with aunt Vina, and the yearly Christmas cards. She always had something interesting to say. I will miss her. On behalf of my brothers and sisters, our deepest sympathies and God Bless you all.
marshelle lambert says
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I just found out now that the vigil was tonight otherwise I would have been there. I won’t be able to make the funeral tomorrow either as I recently started a new job. Wish I could have been there but I have many fond memories of your mom. Love and prayers.
Per Blomquist and Family says
We are so sorry for your loss!
I had the great fortune to meet her the year I spent in Wolf Point and I have many fond memories of my “Host Grandmother”.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Denise LaFloe-Schroeder says
Mike and Rob, Sorry for your loss, I am sorry I can’t make the services, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during this time of sorrow.
Kelly Severson says
My thoughts are with the entire family. Grandma was an amazing woman who led a great life. I feel so honored to be part of the family and to have gotten to know Grandma as well as I did.
Lana Bushman says
My love and prayers are with you all!
Dave Nedrud & Virginia Larson says
To Jim, Margaret, Rob, and Mike. We sure are going to miss the visits with your Mom the last few years. This kind and gentle women has to be walking with the Lord now. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
Yvette Falcon says
It was sad to lose such a wonderful Aunt but we enjoyed celebrating her life through the memorable stories and wonderful family that we had the pleasure of visiting with and meeting new family members we have not seen in a long while. Aunty Vina is now reunited with Uncle Louis and other family members. She is now an Angel watching over all her wonderful family. Rest in Peace Aunt Vina LaFloe <3
Rob LaFloe says
It was wonderful seeing the family again, despite the circumstances. It was a good service. My thoughts and prayers are with my grandma, always. Love you grandma! Rob