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CALLY LESTER
Date of Passing: Feb 25, 2020
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CALLY LESTER
She is survived by her parents, Connie Lester (Wolf Kraft) and Jeff Lester (Nikki Manalo), her sister Alexa Lester, stepsisters, Cassie and Heidi Kraft, grandmother Shirley Lester, her cats, Louis and Gucci, and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Cally was a beautiful, caring person who had your back if she chose you as worthy. She was feisty and outspoken but would do anything for anyone and always lit up the room with her smile and sense of humour. Cally loved music and was an exceptional writer of song lyrics. She wrote from the heart and soul and her words were honest and true to her life experiences. She loved her family deeply, wanted to adopt every animal she saw, and play with every child she came across. She especially loved horses and took any chance to ride and just be near them. Cally believed strongly in "the underdog". She fought fiercely for those who were less abled, soft hearted or just simply needed a big sister to stick up for them. That was Cally...this amazing woman should be remembered for strength and heart. Cally wanted to live. She fought hard all the way until the end. Rest in peace. You will always be in our hearts.
All are welcome to Cally's Celebration of Life which will be held on Friday, March 6, at 11:00 a.m. - at the COVENANT CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH, 653 Knowles Avenue, in North Kildonan. There will be a reception at the church directly after the service.
In lieu of flowers, PLEASE make donations in Cally's name to the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba or the Winnipeg Humane Society. Make a donation to
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 29, 2020
Condolences & Memories (15 entries)
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I met Cally while living in the same building as her. She was at the park across the street with her cats on leashes and i stopped to chat with her about it. She was instantly generous, warm and friendly. I liked her right away. cally loved animals and had a good heart. I learned today of her death and was very saddened to hear about her struggle. cally...you will be beautiful and young forever. god only takes the good so young. Rest in Peace BabyGirl. No more pain. - Posted by: Jennifer (Friend) on: May 20, 2020
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We are so so sorry to hear of Cally. She was a beautiful young lady. Your girls we often one of our usual topics of our many conversations. Always in a positive light, in spite of some of our Life challenges as our girls matured. We will plant a tree in her memory at the cottage, so her life’s work will continue...... The Danyluk Family - Posted by: Brian, Bernadette, Madi, and Kirsti Danyluk (Friend) on: Apr 13, 2020
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We are so sorry for your loss Jeff and Shirley, our hearts and prayers are with your whole family. May God bless you all and dear Cally rest in Peace, no more pain and suffering. Our sincere Sympathy. Jerry and Pat Fizell - Posted by: Jerry and Pat Fizell (Old Family Friend ) on: Mar 21, 2020
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Sincere condolences for the loss of someone so youthful. God Bless and Rest in Peace from the Tom Lester family. - Posted by: Dan Lester (relative) on: Mar 09, 2020
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I am so sorry for your loss. Condolences to you all. My heart goes out to each one of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. - Posted by: Janis Normandeau-McQuade (Family friend) on: Mar 06, 2020
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I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your daughter. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. - Posted by: Teresa Hitch (Friend) on: Mar 04, 2020
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Connie and Jeff. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter. You both are in my thoughts and prayers. No parent should endure the loss of their child. - Posted by: Junior Mazepa (Friend (Grand Beach)) on: Mar 04, 2020
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I’m so very sorry for your loss, I didn’t know your family but when I read your daughters obituary my heart broke with pain for you. I lost my son to an overdose he was 27 only for a month. He died Feb 6 , 2016. Your grief is so raw and when and if your ready we have a group of moms that provide supports Momsstoptheharm.com or overdoseawarenessmanitoba Facebook page. It helped me to talk to other moms. So sad, Im so sorry Christine Dobbs - Posted by: Christine Dobbs (Friend) on: Mar 03, 2020
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Cally was a wonderful girl. She had such a great smile and was well liked by her peers. What I remember most was years after I had taught her, she made the time to come up to me and say hello. - Posted by: Mr. Brent Willowz (Grade 6 teacher) on: Mar 02, 2020
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I cannot imagine the heartbreak you are experiencing at this very sad time. I am so, so sorry for your loss. Cally was one of the sweetest children and had such a big heart. I loved having her in my class. Please accept my deepest condolences and I know Cally will live on, in your hearts and your treasured memories. XOXO - Posted by: Ms. O. R. Daly (Cally's Kindergarten Teacher) on: Mar 02, 2020
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Our sincere condolences to Shirley, Jeff and Connie and their partners and families. It is difficult to find words to express how sorry we are for your loss. We pray that you find comfort in memories and strength in each other’s love throughout this very difficult time. You are at peace now, Cally. - Posted by: Len and Vicki Lazaruk and family ( Friends) on: Feb 29, 2020
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I did not have the chance to meet Cally, however one of my nieces knew her and my nephew John was a great friend to her. He tried to help her many times he loved her dearly. My brother Dennis Henry worked for Lester foods for many years and is very sad to hear this news. My brother and I send our deepest condolences to the family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. My family that knew Cally say she was a beautiful person, who had a kind heart and always tried to help others and worked hard to recover from her addiction. RIP Cally our hearts are sad today. - Posted by: Donna Olender (Friend of my nephew ) on: Feb 29, 2020
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Shirley I am so sorry for your loss. Cannot be easy to lose so young a child. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family. - Posted by: Donna wagner (Friend) on: Feb 29, 2020
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Sorry for your loss, our thoughts are with you Jeff and family. From all the De Thomasis family. - Posted by: Grace Gross[De Thomasis] (Friend and neighbor) on: Feb 29, 2020
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Connie and Jeff, I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your beautiful Cally. Thnking of you both at this difficult time. Sending warm, gentle hugs to you both..... Crystal Hakli - Posted by: Crystal Hakli (Friend) on: Feb 29, 2020