DONNA WONG

...Cancer cannot cripple love, 

shatter hope, destroy peace 

or invade the soul...

Cancer invaded Donna's body and stole her life, leaving us with a sadness that can't be explained. Donna passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026, at the age of 66.

Donna has left behind so many, many people that loved her dearly and she loved them back with the same intensity

Donna had so many amazing qualities. She was a kind soul, who always had patience and compassion for others. She was intelligent, funny, competitive, a quiet warrior, a thinker, stubborn, loyal, caring, loving and she could absolutely be goofy! Her love for life was at the centre of her soul.

Donna was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. At age 3, her family moved to Winnipeg. She graduated high school from St. Mary's Academy in 1979. Her working life she spent mostly at Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC). She started at WCLC in 1989 and retired in 2018.

Donna had many interests. She loved sports, both playing and watching them on TV. But Golf became her most beloved sport to play and watch. She played in a few Women's leagues here in Winnipeg and with good friends. And of course she played in Florida with her sister, brother-in-law and niece. She even got a hole-in-one at the Kissimmee Bay golf course, on the 13th hole! Her loyalty to the Winnipeg Jets was undeniable, when most would give up on them, she would be there cheering them on and doing her funny little dance when they scored/won.

She loved the outdoors, hiking, camping and going on canoe trips. She was a social butterfly, always wanting to get together with friends. Donna has also travelled to many countries around the world; Egypt, Spain, Austria, Costa Rica and Chile to name a few.

Donna had a love for dancing, there we so many fun nights dancing up a storm till the wee hours of the morning! She had a love for cars, especially her VW GTI. She loved all animals but dogs were her favourite.

Donna has lived a full life. She will be missed by many.

This poem is dedicated to all who loved her; to you from our beloved Donna

When I Go

by D. Ashworth

When I go

don't learn to live without me

just learn to live with my love

in a different way

And if you need to see me

close your eyes

or look in your shadow

when the sun shines

I'm there

Sit with me in the quiet

and you will know

that I did not leave

There is no leaving

when one soul is blended

with another

When I go

don't learn to live without me

just learn to look for me

in the moments

I will be there.

Donna, go and golf till your heart’s content and save a dance for each of us..

You are now a light that will continue to shine in our hearts.

We love you...

Donna's Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026, at the Unitarian Church located at 603 Wellington Crescent on Academy. 

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