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STELLA ALICE DESMARAIS (PREFONTAINE) -
Date of Passing: Dec 27, 2005
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemorySTELLA ALICE DESMARAIS (nee PREFONTAINE) 1948 - 2005 It is with great sadness that we, her family, announce the untimely passing of Stella Desmarais on Tuesday, December 27, 2005. Stella was born in Elie, MB and moved to Lorette, MB where she met her husband Ray and started a family. Mom always took great pride in looking out for her family but always allowing enough space to let personalities develop. She became friends with almost everyone who entered her life with the same respect as she gave others. To be her friend meant that you where committed to a friend for life. No detail was ever too small for her children, grandchildren or godson. Stella will be greatly missed by her husband of 39 years Ray; children, Rolly (Nadeen) and Pauline (Jeff) Hindbo; grandchildren, Riley and Kendell Desmarais and Nicholas and Makenna Hindbo; brother Leo Prefontaine; and sisters, Yvette (Vic) Desmarais, Rolande Gauthier, Doris (Bob) Draward and Helene (Lloyd) Demarke. Her family would like to especially thank all those who came to support us through the most difficult time of our life. Also a sincere appreciation to the staff at the St. Boniface Hospital. A memorial service will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 30, at Desjardins Funeral Chapel, 357 DesMeurons St. Interment will follow at the Green Acres Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, all donations could be made in Stella's memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 6 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6. The Desjardins Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements, 233-4949; toll free 1-888-233-4949. Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolence at www.desjardins-funeral.ca.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 29, 2005
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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My heartfelt condolences to the family. This is not an easy time as I know how precious our loved ones are when we lose them at such a young age. May your faith, family and friends sustain you through your grief and your memories of Stella will forever stay close to your heart. - Posted by: Diane Robidoux (Family) on: Jan 02, 2006
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Uncle Ray, Roland, Pauline and families, Although we cannot be there at this difficult time, know that we mourn Auntie Stella's unexpected passing with you. All of you have been in our thoughts this week. We send you much love and empathy as we understand the enormous loss of a spouse and mother. She will live on in your memories, and in her children and grandchildren, of whom she was so proud. Love and Hugs, Monique, Bruce, Gabrielle, and Alexandra. - Posted by: Monique Gustafson (Family) on: Dec 31, 2005
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Auntie Stella leaves with us the wonderful memory of a kind, gentle and loving person. Our lives were the better for knowing her. Uncle Ray, Rolly, Nadeen, Pauline, Jeff and kids, please know our hearts and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Love, Monique, Bryan, Amanda and Lindsey - Posted by: Monique (Roque) Chapman (Family) on: Dec 30, 2005
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Dear Rheal & family; I would like to offer you our deapest condolences; Stella was a beautiful person & was loved by many; would of liked to go to the service but with the flu, that has tied me down; Take care & God bless; Love; Rachel & Teri - Posted by: Rachel Jeanson (Friend) on: Dec 30, 2005
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Dear Ray Rollie Pauline and Family I was very saddend to hear of the sudden passing of Stella. My thoughts and prayers have been with you during this difficult time. May the good memories of Stella be with you forever. My deepest sympathy. Love Linda - Posted by: Linda Leggero (Friend) on: Dec 29, 2005