Condolences to our dear friends Rick and Marlene on the passing of their daughter Karen.We are very saddened by this very sad news and wish and hope that you can find peace and strength in her loving memory..

My deepest sympathies to Marlene and Rick on the loss of their most amazing daughter. My thoughts are with you and I'm here if need be.. Karen was like a chosen sister. She had a way about her that was so calming and accepting and lovingly non judgemental. We met at the YMCA Learning and Leisure program 5 some years ago I think. We hit it off right away. She had a great sense of humor and that is what connected us. We started going for coffee at Tim's and then that just led to us becoming really close, really fast. I would come over to her place and it would be almost like a therapy session. She was such a great listener. And she would never judge. She would just listen! and validate and support the best way she knew how. I can't tell you how many times she lifted me up from a place that was very uncomfortable. No matter to what unpleasant things she may have been experiencing in her life. It certainly didn't show through her personality, unless you knew her really well, which I did. I call her my sloth sister because when we went camping with the YMCA we were always falling behind and walking really slow wherever we went. I commemorated the moment by buying each other a sloth stuffy that we dressed up from clothes from value village. I can't say enough and my memories are my own to keep close to my heart forever just as I will Karen. I just can't say enough about her. I don't think anyone can. She truly was a gem. A great listener. A great friend. A great supporter. She have the best laugh. The best smile. And the funniest bus stories ever! Marlene and Rick, my thoughts and prayers are with you and all of the people whose hearts Karen touched while she was on this Earth. I imagine now she at a place of peace playing with sloths and looking at pictures of angels and watching family feud. I love you Karen. I'll never forget you. You're a part of me and always will be. Thank you for being a part of my journey. You have been a blessing in my life and always will be. Thank you. 💜 💜 💜.

I've known Karen for around eleven years... We met at the STAT program at HSC July 2014... we connected then lost touch as I had her phone number wrong.. once we hooked up.. we were connected like sisters.. we battled very similar mental health issues... we understood one another without having to explain... not many people knew.. but Karen and I had a life pact.... we wouldn't leave this world without the other.. We kept each other going....

Jason met Karen thru me in 2015 they connected too.. Karen also understood Jason.. Whenever Karen came over for her, visits.. we would often have extended visits that included sleep overs. Karen would go to bed before me... She would sleep in the bed with me... Jason would sleep in the living room.... as I'm trying to go to sleep, I hear giggling, not only once.. but it used to happen often. She'd giggle in her sleep. It would always make me laugh... I miss that... It always felt like home was complete with Karen in it. It's never going to be the same without you.. Your presence.. your warmth... your spiritual energy... your beauty inside and out.... just everything about you..

We used to go to the duck pond at saint vital park, quite a bit for a couple of years in a row. We went weakly, and we fed the geese and the ducks. We really enjoyed that time together... i have lots of pictures of the geese when we went... it was enjoyable. we would sit and talk.. we had our couple fav spots at st vital park we would people watch.. goose watch 😆. .. dog watch and if lucky get some fur baby love ❤️

We had lots of laughs together and lots of tears together.. we had fun with Christmas baking for the last 4 or 5 years... our new years eves.... we spent many new years eves together.. we're quiet and laid back usually on our phones... including messaging each other lol but we had fun 😁 😂 lots of pics of laughter. New year's day Karen, and I would make vision boards for the year to come. We had markers stickers, stencils, magazines, magazines that we cut out pictures...

Our get togethers included homemade meals.. pasta dishes.. lasagna and manicoti.., Karen always enjoyed my cooking.. she always complimented my cooking.. we enjoyed our pizza... or sometimes Chinese. we did a lot of stuff together... we also did a lot of nothing together. Just sitting back in our pjs watching movies... and eating whatever snacks we decided on for this visit.. chips or popcorn or ice cream cake from dq.. I'm going to miss our "just because" occasion dairy queen cake.....

Karen was like a little sister to me.. long lost one.. Omg Karen... I can't believe you're actually really gone.. my heart breaks 💔 I miss you so much.. we would talk throughout the whole day.. we worried when we didn't forever grateful for all our pictures over the years..

I have MANY fond memories of you... to hold onto forever... rest in peace my girl.. but I have to say... You are Finally Free of ALL the physical and mental ailments you were experiencing for so long... til we meet again... love you and missing you lots..

Thinking of you 💞

missing you Lil sis.. so hard to beleieve you're gone.. sure doesn't feel like it...

💓missing you so much Lil sis... so hard to grasp that you're gone... all of our adventures from geese at the park.. to Winnipeg beach a couple of times.. we went to gimli.. we sat in the park by the river and just talk. Jason would leave us girls to talk.
We had such great visits.. whether it was crafts of some kind or binging movies.. We baked a few times for xmas
. all such memories I will cherish forever. whenever you came over.You changed the energy you made this place complete.And it felt like home... i mean, our place feels like home.But you completed it, I don't know how to say it any differently... we miss your smiles.. laughs.. giggles... everything about you.
Well lil sis.. Rest in peace... you're now out of physical and mental pain..Thank you for being you! Thank you for accepting us flaws and all.. you understood me like No one else has.. Love you always .... Trish and Jason...

Karen was a person who had an impact on the lives of everyone she met. Karen's kind heart and compassionate soul, that embraced those of us lucky enough to have her in our lives. Karen's underlying strength and determination was one that I always found to be inspiring. Her ability to connect with others, is one that I can only aspire to achieve. In the faces of every person that I have had the privilege of meeting throughout the years, when talking about Karen, I can see the love that she so generously gave, reflected back. To say that Karen will be missed is an understatement, but I know that her memory will be one that will always remain with me, and others, and give a feeling of peace and comfort.

My dear Marlene and Rick and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. I only met Karen a few times, but reading through all the tributes, she was a remarkable lady. You were blessed to have her and she was equally as blessed to have you as her parents. Embrace the memories just as Karen embraced life. Rest in peace dear Karen. My deepest condolences. Sending love and a big hug,

Gayle

Marlene, Rick and family, we're so very sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathies to you.

Karen was a valued member of Village Canadien Co-op. We like to think that all of our members are part of one big family, and Karen embraced that notion. Karen was a good member and from all accounts, a good person as well, and we were fortunate to be have been able to count her as being part of our co-op family.

On behalf of the board and staff of Village Canadien, we offer our heartfelt condolences to Karen's family and friends.

Sending my deepest condolences to Karen's Family and Friends. I will always remember Karen's kindness, humor, infectious smile, and caring heart. She was authentic, sharing her triumphs and struggles bravely, and connecting with others while doing so. She was quick to encourage people, wanting everyone to be happy and reach their dreams. I am Paul's cousin and met Karen through him. She was so great interacting with my brothers kids - getting down to their level and connecting with them. It was fun to watch how they'd chat up a storm with her and giggle together. The connection was sweet and pure. Karen had many great qualities, but my favorite will always be her authenticity. She was kind and real in a world of fake and that was refreshing. May She Rest in Peace. I am so sorry for your loss.

Lou Laferriere and Isabelle. Rick, Marlene and family, Isabelle and I send you our sympathies for the loss of your caring daughter Karen, you spoke well of Karen,s accomplishments. Rest in peace.

I remember the first time I saw Karen as a tiny baby in Marlene's arms. It was a summer day and we were in front of Lady of the Lake chruch where our family has marked so many important moments. She was so beautiful! My condolences to Rick and Marlene and their family.

So sorry to hear of Karen's passing. Her and I went to Windsor Park Collegiate and we were both involved in music. We both played the tenor saxophone and were in choir so spent lots of time together.

She was a great person and I considered her to be a dear friend.

My family and I send out our dear condolences to Karen's family and close friends.

Karen I miss your early morning text you were like our daughter I loved how you took up gardening and made the best you could inspite of hardships .

I m thankful for the time we shared together we miss you

To Rick Marlene and family we are sorry for your loss of such a kindhearted soul

forever in our hearts 💕

I’m so sorry to hear about Karen’s passing. It was such a shock to hear she had passed away. She has been on my mind since I heard this. I send my heart felt condolences to Marlene & Rick and her family.

I remember her beautiful smile and loving heart. She was always there to help others when she could and always put others before herself. She loved helping people and always being there for others, asking how you were doing. She always talked about stories about her high school years. I remember the late nights hanging out with her and coming home in the wee hours of night just watching movies when we first started dating. The 2 of us coming over to her parents for dinner and playing cards almost every weekend. I enjoyed the time we spent together. She will be missed by everyone who knew Karen. Her spirit will be with her parents and family, looking down from heaven.

Psalms 23

“1 The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.

2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,

3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.

4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house”

Psalms 34:18

"The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, And saves such as have a contrite spirit."

Karen was our sister/ best friend/ cheerleader/ support with certain things. She is missed deeply and whole hearted daily and every minute. She loved doing things with us. She was our shoulder when having bad days. She loved scentsy and when I joined she was the first one to cheer every accomplishment. She is going to be my reason to keep going. My condolences are with the family!! Please reach out if there's anything you need. You have our number.

Rick, Marlene and Family, our deepest symphaties for your loss. We are here if you need anything.

Marlene Rick and Family. Sending you our Deepest Condolences in the loss of your Beautiful Daughter Karen. Hoping all your fond Memories help heal your loss.

Marlene, Rick and Family, Our deepest condences for your loss.

Bev, Jerry Salmon + Family

Marlene & Rick, I'm so sorry for your loss. Please accept my since condolences.

Karen was such a kind soul. She lived her life askig for nothing, but always wanting to know how you were doing. She was a kind and caring soul to all who knew her and her life was taken too soon. May she rest in peace. She will be missed 🥲Condolences Auntie Marlene, Uncle Rick, Jeff and Andrew🩷Brad, Corinne, Brady and Brooke

Karen was my soul sister, she helped me when I couldn't handle even myself. She was an amazing soul with such a precious smile I will never forget. Karen had such a sensitive heart the most caring person and sister anyone could ask for. My dear sister i miss you every day. Sending all my love

A very beautiful life that was cut short. Karen was a quiet and thoughtful soul. She was always so kind and always loved everyone. She struggled over the last years and is now at peace with those who predeceased her. I will miss her emails asking how things were going. Love you Karn to the moon and back. Rest easy Sweetie!