Herbert Joseph Bruch
Herbert Joseph Bruch | |
|---|---|
| MLA for Esquimalt | |
| In office 1953–1972 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 16, 1920 Killaly, Saskatchewan |
| Died | May 26, 1993 (aged 73) Victoria, British Columbia |
| Political party | Social Credit Party of British Columbia |
Herbert Joseph Bruch (March 16, 1920 – May 26, 1993) was a fruit farmer, businessman, civil servant and political figure in British Columbia, Canada. He represented Esquimalt in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1953 to 1972 as a Social Credit member. From 1967 to 1972, he served as the Deputy Speaker of the Legislature.
He was born in Killaly, Saskatchewan, the son of Joseph F. Bruch and Elizabeth Engel. In 1944, Bruch married Alice C. Gaudet.[1] Before being elected to the assembly, he was employed by the British Columbia hospital insurance service.[2] Bruch was defeated by James Henry Gorst when he ran for re-election in 1972.[3] He died in 1993 of a ruptured aortic aneurysm.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Normandin, P G (1965). Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1965.
- ^ "Must Resign Govt. Service". Saskatoon Star. April 25, 1953. p. 10. Retrieved December 31, 2011 – via Google News.
- ^ "Electoral History of British Columbia, 1871-1986" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved July 27, 2011.
- ^ "Hansard". Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. June 10, 1993. Archived from the original on January 28, 2011. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
- "Registration of Death". May 26, 1993. Archived from the original on April 18, 2015. Retrieved April 18, 2015.
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