Debbie Enns
DEBRA “DEBBIE” LYNN
JOYCE ENNS
(née KING)
May 30, 1955 – May 27, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Debra Enns, at the age of 68, on May 27th, 2024. Debbie was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.
Debbie leaves behind her husband of 48 years, Frank Enns; sons, Steve and Chris (Erin); daughter Lindsey (Chris); grandchildren, Asher, Story, Gemma, Mila, and Ava; siblings, Cliff (Betty Ann), Cindy, and Lori; plus many nephews, nieces, extended family, and friends who will forever miss her.
She was predeceased by her parents, Harry and Helen King; and her niece, Kelsey King.
Debbie grew up in the neighbourhood of Ft. Garry and attended Vincent Massey Collegiate. It was during this time that her love story with Frank began. On June 14th, 1975, they were married and provided a loving home that was rich with love and laughter, while raising their children in St. Norbert.
Debbie was a dedicated homemaker while her children were young and was also employed for many years as an educational assistant in the Seine River School Division.
She cherished her family and loved opportunities to spend time together. Holidays and card parties were particularly special to her. Debbie was a proud and supportive mom and granny, and loved spending time with her kids and grandkids.
Debbie enjoyed puzzles, reading, fishing, listening to her favourite Elvis Presley songs and traveling with Frank. She was an avid bingo player and developed many friendships over the years through this hobby.
The family would like to thank the friends and family that helped during these extremely hard times providing strength and support, and to the nurses and doctors at St. Boniface Hospital, for their compassionate care of Debbie.
Debbie will be dearly missed by her family and the friends she met throughout her life that loved her so much.
A service to celebrate Debbie’s life will be held at 2:00pm on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 603 Wellington Crescent, Winnipeg (First Unitarian Universalist Church of Winnipeg).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Debbie’s memory to the Winnipeg Humane Society.
Debbie’s family kindly requests that all of her friends and relatives take a few minutes to honour her memory by watching the photo-biography above. Please, also consider sharing your own photos, memories, and stories by making use of the comment section on this page.
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Gemma Kinsley
July 17, 2024 at 4:47 PM
I would like to share two special memories I made with Granny. She loved to go fishing, and sometimes she brought me and my family along. Our granny taught us how to put the bait on the hook and how to put the line in the water. She also showed us what to do when we caught a fish. It was really exciting when I caught my first fish! Granny helped me get it to shore.
Another memory is from just last summer. She took me and my mom, Lindsey, to bingo. It was really fun. At one point Granny won money and split it with me and my mom. It was very kind of her because she also bought us snacks that we liked. These are really special memories to me that I’ll never forget.
I love and miss my Granny, and there is one final thing that I’d like to share. It’s something that makes me think of her when I walk by it. There is a stone, shaped as a heart and it is in her garden. It says something I will always remember when I think of her. It says:
If tears could build a stairway,
And memories a lane,
I’d walk right up to heaven,
And bring you home again.
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Tanya Jackman
July 2, 2024 at 8:48 PM
I'm glad I had to opportunity to view the service in my absence. You all did a beautiful job highlighting the love and personality of your mom.
Prayers to all of you as you continue to walk through this time of loss.
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Dan and Donna Schaefer and Family
June 22, 2024 at 11:41 PM
You were a special neighbor and friend, unfortunately we moved away and we were not neighbors anymore. Then life got busy, raising teenagers and working. But we reconnected once both empty nesters and retired ,we had lunch one day picking up from where we left off like it was yesterday. Our memories go from waving at each other through our windows. To our social times as close neighbors with block parties, to our kids making lots of great childhood memories together, We were one big extended family camping, boating and sharing many great times together.. This included sharing our summer going to beaches on weekends. Deb and I even did the MS Walk together, boy were we sore. We both lost our parents around the same time. Our lives in someways intertwined, and parralelled each other. Deb you will always have a special place in my heart. Your whole family does. You definately will be missed. Our friendship stayed strong through Facebook, sharing stories, pics and your bingo winnings not to mention your amazing fishing abilities! Love you my friend
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Kathy and Don Dupuis
June 18, 2024 at 1:07 PM
A beautiful bio of Debbie. Truly captured her love of family, friends and bingo. I enjoyed working with her at LBC, and staying in touch after we were both no,longer working there. Our sympathies to Frank and the family.
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Irene Sawatsky
June 12, 2024 at 6:03 PM
My prayers and thoughts are with you all. As I watched the beautiful slideshow, my tears flowed as I miss my dear friend so much. I will see you again Debbie!!!
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Lorraine Klymko
June 10, 2024 at 9:21 AM
I had the pleasure of working with Deb at LBC and while that was fun, my greatest pleasure was playing bingo with her. Let me tell you, she was a winner. She'd give this sort of fist pump and shoot her arm in the air and announce victory. And so it was with Debbie. She was a winner. In everything she did, especially with family and with friends. I just know she's up there in heaven and dabbing and giving fist pumps and keeping an eye on all of you. She's got your number, you better believe she has.
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Heather Oldfield
June 9, 2024 at 3:15 PM
beautiful slideshow. My deepest condolences to Frank and
tne family hugs from auntie Heather in Vancouver
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Cindy & Alan Gospodyn
June 9, 2024 at 8:23 AM
Uncle Jack and family. Alan and I send our deepest condolences to all you. This memory slideshow is beautiful and what wonderful memories you created throughout a wonderful life well lived...
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Kristyn Pereira
June 8, 2024 at 10:02 PM
This is beautiful, we will miss you Debbie💕.
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art @betty stoesz
June 8, 2024 at 9:44 PM
beautiful DEBBIE WE MISS YOU DEARLY. YOU WERE A JEWEL . SO SORRY WE DIDNT SEE MORE OF YOU . BUT YOU WERE ALWAYS IN OUR PRAYERS. LOVE THAT SMILE. FRANK WAS SO BLESSED TO HAVE YOU IN HIS LIFE . CONDOLENCE TO FRANK AS WELL AS stephen . cris and family as well as lynsay and and her family. blessings on you all
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Wanda & Wayne Kosteroski
June 8, 2024 at 2:10 PM
Uncle Jack and family. Wayne and I would like to express our deepest condolences to you all. What a beautiful slideshow that showcased amazing memories that were created throughout a life well lived, but way too short. Love alway.
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Sharon R.
June 8, 2024 at 10:06 AM
What a wonderful slideshow. A beautiful remembrance of this lovely lady. Deb always had this infectious smile and a belly laugh that usually followed it. Our friendship started in high school and has lasted through these many years. She was a special woman and dear friend who leaves us with many cherished memories. Be at peace my friend.
Sharon Reczek(Lavery)
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Janice McWilliams (Wheeler)
June 8, 2024 at 6:14 AM
Thank you for the beautiful slide show! Warmed my heart to see Deb in all those happy moments of her life! She enriched my life during our long held friendship and I will miss her dearly! Rest in peace dear friend!
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Lauren
June 7, 2024 at 11:14 PM
What a beautiful slideshow. You can sure see how much she loved her family. My condolences to you all. 🤍✨
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Carole Levesque
June 7, 2024 at 9:50 PM
This is so Beautiful. Warmest hugs.
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bill and hazel
June 7, 2024 at 7:31 PM
to our dearest friend and neighbor,we will miss you very deeply
all the fun and laughter we all have had
you will always be remembered by us
the memiors we have are precious
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