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Linda Lamirande

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LINDA PAULINE LAMIRANDE

December, 9 1957 – July, 10 2023

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing of Linda at the Grace Hospital.  Linda was surrounded by love when she peacefully passed away at the age of 65 on the morning of July 10, 2023.    

 

Linda is survived by - Husband of 19 yrs Ken Lamirande - Sons - Jared (Shari), Tyler (Cheryl), Jonathan (Kevin) - Daughters -  Aimee (Darren), Danielle (Mike) - Grandkids - Tessa, Eve, CJ, Jack, Riley, Zoee, Connor, Pierce, Parker and Eli – Sisters – Carole (Tim), Paulette (David), Arlene (Mike) – Brothers – Larry (preceded in passing) and Darren – Mom and Dad – Beebe and Paul Fedoruk – The many Nieces and Nephews  along with extended Family and Friends.

Linda was born December 9th 1957 at the Fisher Branch Hospital and grew up in Hodgson MB till the age of 11.  Then the family moved to Charleswood. These were Linda’s formative years of new friendships and experiences that would shape her future. 

 

Linda’s first big adventure was going to Europe when she was seventeen with her friend Kathleen and travelling the continent of Europe and areas around. Her next great adventure was getting married and bringing three wonderful boys into this world.  During the 1999 Pan-am Games in Winnipeg while volunteering Linda met her future husband Ken and new daughters to be Aimee and Danielle.  Linda traveled to many places in the Caribbean area, Hawaii and around Canada.  Her last great adventure was very special to her. It was a trip to Vancouver Island with granddaughter Tessa.  

 

As Linda was growing up, she started to explore her heritage as a woman of Indigenous decent. This became a life long journey of joys and sorrows. Linda worked at the Health Science Center as a unit clerk for over 20 years. Her focus during this time was starting to take courses in Research, Life Skills and other Indigenous studies.  Linda worked with many Grassroot Indigenous and mainstream groups. She became a Life Skills coach – Research Assistant – Interviewer in the Residential School Truth and Reconciliation Commission and with the National Inquiry into the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Co-Presenter to many Northern Nation Indigenous women on teachings, Life Skills and Healing. Linda found this to be a very Spiritual and satisfying part of her life.

 

Linda found the Spiritual path of being an Indigenous woman a very important part of her life. She wanted to experience and learn as much of the Creators teachings as she could. She loved to participate and experience the ceremonies of her culture. She passed these teachings experiences on to her children and grandkids and family for their cultural awareness. She wanted them to be proud of their Indigenous heritage as she was. The seeds have been planted and she was able to see the fruit start to grow. It made her heart sing with the drums. Linda’s sprit name was Little Dirt Woman and she is of the Bear Clan

 

Linda’s most important part of her life was her Family and Friends. Her Loving Husband, Mom and Dad, Sisters, Brothers, Children, Grandkids, Extended family and her Best Friends. Family was her passion and love. She was the Mother Bear of her family.  Linda’s greatest love and passion became her Grandkids all ten of them. Her little Mini Clan. Her heart sang with every interaction and visit.  No matter how down she was or sick they gave her Love’s energy from head to toe.     

 

Lindy, we miss you so much. You have meant so much to your loving family. Our hearts will always have you in them. Your smile will all brighten our days when we need it to.  Your words will come to us when our path becomes rocky and difficult.

 

Linda, you have planted your seed in our hearts and this will be passed down and planted in the hearts of our next family generations to come. Your love will grow.

 

MY LITTLE DIRT WOMAN  

I LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH

FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY SOUL

YOUR THUNDER HEART

 

In lieu of flowers to Honour Linda please forward a simple act of kindness on to someone in need. 

Linda'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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Cathy Rocke

November 26, 2023 at 4:51 PM

I was so sorry to hear of Linda's passing.  I had the opportunity to meet and work with her approximately 7 years ago and instantly felt her kind and loving heart.  She joined me in a wonderful training on intergroup dialogue that resulted in many of the participants feeling a special bond.  I am sharing a few pictures of a wonderful dinner held on Nov 18, 2017 where Linda joined us along with her husband Ken.  My sincere condolences to Ken and her family on your loss of this wonderful woman. Cathy Rocke

Caroline

August 25, 2023 at 6:33 PM

So sorry for your loss I only meet her once and her presence was kindness and beautiful also had her on my Facebook friends 😢

Jennifer Ptashnik

August 15, 2023 at 10:08 AM

You've been gone just over a month. It's been a tough one, but we feel you all around us. Picking us up and pushing us onward.   I can't thank you enough for the visit we had last month and all of the treasures you handed down to me that I will cherish forever.  I will always love you, my Aunty 🧡

Marilyn Nash

August 4, 2023 at 4:16 PM

Such a beautiful picture of a beautiful woman.  We are so sorry for the loss of a wonderful person.  Will miss you Linda, Love Bob &  Marilyn Nash

Warren Stevenson

July 28, 2023 at 8:48 PM

Ken, we are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to you, Linda's family & many friends. Her ever-present smile lit up the lives of all who had the good fortune to know her and she will be deeply missed by so many. ❤ Warren & Debbie

Michelle Craig

July 26, 2023 at 4:00 PM

I am truly saddened by your loss. My deepest condolences to you all.

Debbie Olafson

July 25, 2023 at 3:17 PM

We were suppose to grow old together and torment our kids and grandkids with our ( mothers ) laugh . Miss you so much . Love Debbie 

Norman & Sidney

July 25, 2023 at 12:19 AM

So sorry to learn of Linda's passing Ken.  Sending you and all your family hugs and prayers.  

Sue Rehberg-Reid

July 24, 2023 at 9:01 PM

I am so sorry.for your loss Ken. Both of you always so welcoming at your place at the lake for a visit.  Paulette and family I'm so sorry for your loss.  May your memories bring you comfortable.

Karen Mowat

July 24, 2023 at 6:41 PM

As I head south on Cathcart and turn the corner at Beiko, I still look for your face in your window.  Friends for 50 years. So many memories.  Sincere condolences to Ken and all the family.  ❤ Karen and Danny Mowat

Susan Campbell

July 24, 2023 at 1:26 PM

I’m so grateful we got to spend a week together last month. We talked for hours and hours reminiscing about almost 4 decades of friendship. I love you Linda and will hold you in my heart forever. 

Marnie Manerch

July 23, 2023 at 2:10 PM

Sincere sympathy to Linda's family and friends. Sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Take care of each other. ❤

Lynne and Richard Boxall

July 22, 2023 at 7:06 PM

We have lost a beautiful friend  and neighbour, we are still in a kind of numb shock, but our hearts go out to  all of Linda's family as She was their rock. Rest in Peace lovely Lady💖

Cindy & Ken Faulkner

July 22, 2023 at 10:31 AM

Such a beautiful inspirational woman.  She accomplished so much in her short time and always with a positive look on life.  Never saw her without a smile, laughter, or her quick wit.  Our heartfelt condolences to Linda’s whole family and friends.  Peace and love to you all.  Cindy and Ken Faulkner.

Dee T

July 22, 2023 at 6:12 AM

I met Linda at HSC when she was exploring our culture. Got to spend time with Linda April 1 at a Sobriety dance with her sister.  Such beautiful energy and spirit.  Loved to hear about her special times with her family and then the grandkids.  Condolences to all, Dee and Dave.

Karen Wiebe

July 21, 2023 at 11:21 PM

I am so very sorry, Carol, for this tremendous loss of your sister. I cannot even imagine how hard that is.  My love, thoughts and prayers to you and your family. 

Leslie

July 21, 2023 at 10:06 PM

I am sorry that I never got to meet her. She sounds like she was a wonderful woman. My thoughts are with you, her family. 

Lynda Brodie Hinrichs

July 21, 2023 at 8:28 PM

My heartfelt love and condolences  go out to Linda’s family and her many friends.  Linda and I have been BFF’s for 54 years and I will miss her everyday.  Her smile, her hugs, her beautiful laugh will remain with me forever. Rest in Peace Linda.  ❤
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