It is with great sadness that the family announces the unexpected death of Frances Agnes LeRose (Karpiuk) (nee Schnell) at her home in White Rock, BC on January 12, 2013. She was born in Bromhead, SK on November 18, 1931.  Frances is survived by her husband Theodore LeRose, daughter Margo (Randy) of Victoria, BC, sister Marie of Regina, SK, step daughters, Debra (Greg), of Abbotsford, BC Valerie (Jim) of White Rock, BC, her 8 grandchildren Michelle (Mark), Brie (Shaun), Natalie, Nadine, Joshua , Melissa, Emma, Anthony, 2 great grandchildren Kate, Amy and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her late husband William Karpiuk (Red) and son Terrence Karpiuk (Terry). Frances retired after 30 years with the Provincial Government in Victoria then moved to White Rock, BC where she lived with her husband Ted for the past 30 years. Frances was a avid bowler and devoted a lot of her time to Star of the Sea, Catholic Church.  Frances was a wonderful mother, grandmother and friend to all who knew her. She will be sadly missed by many. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday January 25th 1pm at Good Shepherd Church, 2250-150th Street, Surrey, BC. In lieu of flowers donations welcome to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.