Obituary of Kellie Lynn BRUCH (Rodgers)

September 16, 1957 – St. Catharines, ON

May 28, 2021 – Calgary, Alberta

Kellie Bruch beloved wife of Richard Bruch, of Calgary, AB, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021 at the age of 63 years.

Kellie was born in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada on September 16, 1957. She moved to Calgary, Alberta in 1980. On June 30, 1984 she married the love of her life, Richard Herbert Bruch.

She accomplished much through her life and was particularly proud of the family she had built and the community of amazing people she surrounded herself with. Kellie loved camping and was a formidable card player, especially as a partner in Schmier. Kellie had a passion for organization and her lists upon lists were famous, especially her camping ones! Kellie enjoyed kayaking and explored the ocean, many lakes, and rivers.

One of Kellie’s most memorable vacations was when she went to Mexico with her family and 3 other families for a week of adventures, custom matching shirts, and lifelong memories.

She will be most remembered for always inviting anyone and everyone into her home with gracious hospitality, an ear to listen, and on top of it all, her unfailing ability to make everyone feel not only welcome, but also like they belonged, especially at the Christmas Eve Open House. Kellie was extremely supportive, always cheered you on, and would do anything in her power to help you achieve whatever it was you were aiming for.

Besides her loving husband, Richard, Kellie is survived by her children, Daniela Bruch (Gordon Masson); Richard Bruch, and Steven Bruch (Taylor MacPherson).

Kellie is also survived by her siblings Erlene (Roy) Weaver; Brian Rodgers; Russel (Olga) Rodgers; Paul Stevens; Susan (Gary) Sutton; Shelley (Nick) Dawson; Earl Rodgers; and in-laws Wilf (Jane) Bruch; Ann (Jack) Wilder; Marie (Bob) Mazur; Lucille (Monty) Metzger; Theresa Slik (Colin MacKinnon); Juan Carreras; Margaret (Wes) Twiss; Allan (Cheryl) Bruch; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Kellie was predeceased by her siblings David Rodgers; Jackie (George) Horne; and in-laws Jack Slik; Rose-Marie Carreras.

Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed on Kellie’s obituary at www.McInnisandHolloway.com.

In living memory of Kellie Bruch, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot, 82 Crowfoot Circle NW, CALGARY, AB T3G 2T3, Telephone: 403-241-0044.