June 14, 1942 - December 20, 2024
In loving memory ~
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Elizabeth Louise Ruksys (Betty Lou) on Dec 20, 2024. Betty was born June 14, 1942 in Detroit Michigan, USA. Her parents, Martha and Charles Kiselis had three other children, Wanda, Eugene and Laurence also born and raised in Detroit Michigan.
Betty graduated from Corey High and then had been accepted at Wayne State University. She then worked at the Mayor's office. Betty and Joe met through the Lithuanian Roman Catholic Church and Married in Detroit on May 30, 1964.
Her first born, Anthony Joseph was born in Montreal Quebec on April 10, 1965 and her second born, Peter Kazimer was born in Detroit Michigan on April 10, 1968. Six months later the family moved to Prince Rupert, B.C. Then two years after moved to Terrace, B.C. In 1971 the Ruksys family moved to Brauns Island with Joe working at SCI sawmill and Betty working at ICBC, then WCB, while Tony and Peter went to Veritas school. Betty joined the Catholic Women's League and became president, and Joe had joined the Knights of Columbus.
Betty was predeceased by all family members except Peter. Tony, March 10, 2014, Joe, Sep 5, 2016. Service on March 11, 2025 @ 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Parish. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Service Details
11:00 AM