MANNY (MARIA MANUELA) MARTINS-KARMAN

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MANNY (MARIA MANUELA) MARTINS-KARMAN

We lost Manny Martins-Karman on September 1, 2025, but she will forever hold a place in our minds.

Manny was a woman with so many facets.

She was a sister, a daughter and a mother. She was truly a partner with her husband Greg and in their 36 year marriage they loved each other as much as humanly possible every single day.

She was a creator: in her work as a graphic designer; in her paintings.

She was a fierce advocate for body positivity and spread this message through her social media. She sought out brands that produced clothing in all sizes and then proudly displayed herself as a stylish woman, inspiring others to do the same regardless of size or age.

She promoted health and fitness in a way that took body size and age out of the equation. We are so proud of her qualifying to compete at the Canadian Powerlifting Union National Championships. Her goal was to qualify for worlds, but regardless of the outcomes she would be proud of the effort and that she may have inspired others her age or any age to be more active in a way that improved their health, confidence and quality of life.

In all these facets, she lit up the room, lit up faces, and lit up minds. She was a diamond.

Come celebrate her life with us on October 7, 2025, at the Winnipeg Art Gallery between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. This is come and go format event. Please bring only a memory to share, a story to tell. Light refreshments will follow a virtual biography presentation at 7:00 p.m. Dress code: Wear what makes you happy!

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 23, 2025