RHODENIZER

Loraine (Laurie) Vivian Rhodenizer passed away April. 26, 2026, at the Dartmouth General Hospital. Laurie was born in Bridgewater, nova Scotia. 

He was the son of Mary Francis Faulkenham and Simeon Jacob Rhodenizer, and the brother to Ethel Greenwood and Gladys (who died in infancy).

Laurie is survived by his beloved wife, Marjorie Elizabeth Rhodenizer, who lives in Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia; his three sons, Michael and wife Edi (Vancouver), Bill (Ottawa), Bruce and Wife, Cindy (Winnipeg); his grandchildren, Cheryl Lynn and brother, Kevin (Winnipeg), April and brother, Christopher (Vancouver), Nathan and brother, Yannik and Matthew (Ottawa); his great-grandchildren, Owen, Emily, Willow, and Andrew.

Laurie proudly served in the Canadian Armed Forces from 1957 - 1981. The first Guards (1957- 1959, Petawawa; 1959 - 1962, Soest, Germany; 1962 - 1969, Picton.); a Peacekeeping Tour in Cyprus ( the 1 RCR, 1969 - 1974 in Petawawa); The Military Police for the remainder of his career in Shearwater, Nova Scotia.

Laurie was buried at Dayspring Cemetery, Lunenburg County.

He leaves behind a legacy of kindness and integrity. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew him.

CARD OF THANKS

We the family of the late Laurie Rhodenizer wish to thank those who were so supportive to us: The Reverand, James Haughan, Robert Slauenwhite; the Pallbearers: Laurie Deboie, Gary Greenough, Kevin Steffan, John Thomas; those responsible for opening and closing the grave; the Dartmouth Funeral Home for their guidance, kindness, and compassion; for the many who showed their support numerous telephone calls and cards.