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.
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 |
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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