KELLY LEE AHUJA

With heavy hearts, we announce that Kelly passed away on March 21, 2025 in Winnipeg, Manitoba at the age of 45.

She is survived by her loving husband of 16 years Mike and her son Billy, the light of her life; her parents Greg and Sue Kendrick; her mother-in-law Pam (Kurt); her sister Jacqui (Kyle); her brother Matt (Andrea); her brother-in-law Harry (Hema); her nephews Jayden, Matteo, Liam, and Jai, and her nieces Keira, Alexis, Asha, and Raiya. She will also be deeply missed by her aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Kelly, the oldest of three children, entered the world in 1979 during the Year of the Child and was the first grandchild in the family. Born in Abbotsford, BC, along with her sister Jacqui, the family moved to Regina, SK in 1985 when she was six years old. It was in Regina that her younger brother, Matt, joined the family, before finally settling in Winnipeg, MB in 1987.

In Winnipeg, Kelly attended many schools leading up to her obtaining her Grade 12 diploma at Fort Richmond Collegiate. After graduating, Kelly worked for Shaw Communications for several years before joining the team at the Linden Woods Steinbach Credit Union.

Like most teenagers growing up, Kelly loved to go partying and dancing with her friends on the weekend and was known for her cautious and fun-loving nature. Kelly was warm and kind and deeply cared about people with love and devotion. As an adult, Kelly enjoyed spending leisure time with her family, shopping with her mom, having lunch with her sister, hanging out with her brother, and attending family events like birthdays and graduations. She loved sitting on patios, wearing flip-flops, and wearing anything containing the colour purple or polka dots.

Kelly met Mike when she was only 15. Their friendship developed over the years and on May 28, 2008, at the ‘Always and Forever Wedding Chapel’ in Las Vegas, Kelly and Mike exchanged wedding vows. All the immediate family, her aunt and cousin from Ontario, and several of their friends were in attendance. It was truly a memorable occasion in Sin City.

A miracle happened 10 years later when Kelly and Mike became the proud parents of Michael (Billy) William George Ahuja on July 5, 2018. Before Billy was born Kelly believed she would never conceive and when it happened, she had a smile on her face during the entire pregnancy. The time spent with Mike and Billy up until her passing was so precious. Billy was the apple of Kelly’s eye, and it is so unfair that she will not be physically here with Mike to love and guide him. Most importantly however, Billy knows in his heart that Mama will always be with him.

A celebration of life for all friends and family will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 224 Harcourt Street, Winnipeg, MB (home of Greg & Sue Kendrick). The celebration will take place outdoors in a very spacious back yard with food and beverages provided. Arrangements have been made in the event of inclement weather.

Kelly’s family kindly requests that all of her friends and relatives take a few minutes to honour her memory by sharing photos, memories, and stories, using the comment section on this page.

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ETHICAL DEATH CARE

Cremation & Life Celebrations

530 St. Mary Avenue - Winnipeg

204-421-5501 - www.ethicaldeathcare.com

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