I have known Dianne for about 35 years. we met bowling at the Westwood lanes shortly after my family moved to Winnipeg. We became friends instantly. We bowled together for years, shared coffee in each others homes regularly and met up at the Food court at the old Unicity mall for coffee. Our favourite activity though was yard sales. Most Saturday mornings we were joined by Joyce Hildebrand and the 3 of us went off in Dianne's truck looking for bargains. We hauled home lots of "bargains" that often were resold at a sale one of us held in a year or two later. Dianne was one of the kindest, most generous person I ever knew. A lot of the plants growing in my yard to this day came from her seeds or cuttings. She sure had a green thumb. Her yard was always so beautiful.. she would spend days redesigning her flower beds each summer and each new creation was so much more beautiful than the previous. So much talent! My condolences to Bernie and the 3 girls and their families. Dianne will be missed by so many.

As soon as I saw her picture, I was transported back to Margaret Scott School. I thought her and Mrs. Spryzak were the best teachers ever. She had such a warm smile. My deepest condolences to her husband, Bernie, her daughters Karen, Kelly and Angela, as well as her grandchildren. Be at Peace Mrs. Aftanas. Vichnaya Pam Yat

That's August 1979!

So incredibly sad to learn that dear Aunt Dianne is gone. So many memories. Here is a photo out at our family's cottage in August 1969.

My sincere condolences to Bernie and your daughters and grandchildren on the loss of a beautiful soul. Dianne was always ready with a smile whenever I had the pleasure of meeting her and Bernie on my trips to Winnipeg. She was a special lifelong friend whom I have known since our elementary schooldays.

She will be missed.

We grew up together, attended school together, found ourselves living in the same area after our marriages, bowled in the same leagues, and we would often reunite with other in later years. Our children even crossed paths through their school years. Diane was always ready to smile and laugh when we met. We will miss her.

Our sincere condolences to Bernie, Karen, Kerry, Angela and the grandchildren.

I was so lucky....I not only had Miss Romanik as my grade 1 teacher at Margaret Scott, in 1966, I had Mrs. Astanas as my grade 3 teacher! As a young girl, I Adored her!! She was kind and loving and patient. She has always been one of my Favourite teachers.

My condolences to her family.

I had the privilege of knowing Dianne since I was 12 years old, she was the mother of my best friend Angela.

She was the kindest, most loving person I was lucky to have in my life. She fed me, gave me love and kindness when I was growing up and did my laundry and always had a kind word to say. There is another angel in heaven and my love and deepest condolences go to her entire family.

Diane and Bernie were my very good neighbours on Buffie Bay. Diane was a very gracious, kind and caring lady who often shared her green thumb flowers, knowledge and plants with me and my wife's for our garden. My heartfelt sympathy and condolences to Bernie and your family. Rest in Peace Diane

I had the prilivage of coaching thr 3 girts in softball and Diane was scorekeeper .I enjoyed the time with Aftanis family.

Fond memories of catching up with Dianne and Bernie before each MTC show. For years my sister and I shared the seats beside theirs in the very back row. Some shows were great, some not so much, but we always arrived to our seats greeted by Dianne's warm and infectious smile and parted after the show with well wishes. Sincere condolences to Bernie and the family.