It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Valene Miault (nee Kahkeeway). Our dear Mom, Grandma, Kokum, sister, aunt and friend. Mom passed away peacefully on October 11th, 2022 at St. Boniface Hospital at the age of 74.

 

Mom will be lovingly remembered by her three daughters; Michelle Proulx (Steve Lemieux), Shannon Miault, Linda Harris and her son Nathan Miault. She will also be remembered by her two granddaughters Rayelle Gauthier (Jesse Gauthier), Erika Miault-Squires (Kevin Konkler) and grandson Josh Proulx. Kokum will be missed by her great grandchildren; Nevaeh Besser, Lucas, Remi, and Malcolm Gauthier. Also by her sibling Michael Kahkeeway and her aunt Viola Redsky - as well as numerous relatives and friends.

 

She was predeceased by her husband Martial Miault in 1974. As well as her parents Austin Kahkeeway and Winifred Kahkeeway (nee Redsky). Also by her siblings;  Barbara, Douglas, Alex, Clarence, Jeannie and George. 

 

As per her wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at McDermot Avenue Baptist Church, 821 McDermot Avenue in Winnipeg, MB on Tuesday, October 18th at 12:00 pm for those who wish to pay their respects. 

 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Valene’s name to the Silaom Mission at 300 Princess Street, Winnipeg, MB R3B 1M3. 

 

The family wishes to send a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Cancer Care Manitoba and the Palliative Care teams at WRHA and St. Boniface Hospital for their care and compassion. 

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“To the one soul reading this,

 

I know you’re tired.

You’re fed up.

You’re so close to breaking.

 

but there’s strength

within you, 

even when you 

feel weak.

 

keep fighting - the battle belongs to GOD”.