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ANNIE (LOUISE) PROVEN
Born: Jul 09, 1937
Date of Passing: Apr 30, 2026
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryANNIE (LOUISE) PROVEN
A. Louise Proven passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026, at the age of 88.
She was predeceased by her parents, Annie and Allen Proven; her brothers-in-law, Curt Johnson and Rixon McKinnon; and three nephews.
Lou is lovingly remembered by her sisters, Betty Johnson and her twin sister, Jane McKinnon; her nieces, Joanne Johnson (Kim) and Brenda Caners (Darcy); and her nephew, Marc Johnson (Mitzi). She is also survived by numerous great-nieces, great-nephews, and extended family members.
Lou was born in Minnedosa, Manitoba, and grew up on the family farm north of Basswood, Manitoba. She completed her nursing training at St. Boniface Hospital and worked in numerous positions across Canada before settling in Winnipeg, where she enjoyed a successful career as an Enterostomal Therapist.
Lou retired early and returned to the family farm, where she embraced gardening, mouse hunting, and winemaking.
She had a passion for travel and explored much of the world, including Africa, Europe, South America, Asia, Oceania and Antarctica. Lou also loved skiing and enjoyed the slopes in both Canada and Europe.
The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to Fran Fahner for her lifelong friendship and support, especially during Aunt Lou’s final days.
A celebration of Lou’s life will be held in Basswood at a later date, when she will be laid to rest at Fairmount Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, take a loved one out for supper.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 09, 2026
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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My Aunt Rhoda (Ridley) was a good friend of Lou from their days in Pinawa. Lou would always pop by for a visit when my family (including Rhoda) vacationed for a week at Clear Lake. She was a good, caring and supportive friend to my aunt when she was struggling with her own health issues. Lou was a warm, intelligent and all round grand person. My condolences to her family. - Posted by: Debbie Buckingham (Niece to Lou’s long time friend Rhoda Ridley) on: May 11, 2026
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Sending my regrets to you, Jane, Brenda, D’Arcy for the loss of Lou. Lou and I attended many jazz concerts and plays over our many years of friendship. Also, I have happy memories of the times I visited and stayed with Lou at the farm. Always independent and seeking new experiences until the last few years of her life, Lou was an interesting and valuable friend. I shall miss her. - Posted by: Margaret Harvie (Friend) on: May 10, 2026
