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DIANNA LYNN MORTIMER
April 11, 1953 - December 18, 2022
It is with much love that we mourn the passing of Dianna Lynn Mortimer (nee Shirek), on December 18, 2022, at the age of 69 after a long struggle with progressive Dementia.
Dianna will be lovingly remembered by Greg, her husband of 40 years; daughter Brittany (Adam) Gray; and son Taylor; sisters, Lynda (Don) Zhorela, Cindy (Brian) Woinarowicz, of Grand Forks, North Dakota; brothers, Lee (Beth), Garret (Fran) of Denver, Colorado; as well as countless other family members from across Canada and the United States. Dianna was predeceased by her father Emil, her mother Doris, and her brother Scott.
Dianna was born in Michigan, North Dakota and lived in Grand Forks, North Dakota, Cheyenne, Wyoming, and Denver, Colorado before coming to Winnipeg in 1982 on temporary work assignment with Great West Life. Dianna and Greg first met while curling and from there a wonderful partnership and loving marriage soon began.
Dianna worked at Great West Life (Canada-Life) for 24 years in the Group Benefits Department and retired as Associate Manager in 2011.
Dianna was a beautiful and caring person and always put others before herself. She loved her children unconditionally and was exceptionally proud in how each of their lives took shape. Dianna was the definition of a quiet, strong, supportive person - she showed those around her that being kind was not a weakness but a strength, and that having an open ear to others' problems could solve most anything. Always a warm and thoughtful people-person, nothing made Dianna happier than travelling, and spending time with family and friends. Dianna's beautiful smile could light up a room as could her heartfelt laugh.
The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff at the St. Boniface Day Hospital, Golden Links Lodge and the Victoria General Hospital for the care they provided during Dianna's heartbreaking journey with Dementia.
Dianna, as the person we knew and loved for far too short a time, slowly departed before our eyes over the past few years. We will forever cherish the golden years we had with her and the joy she brought to us while we were fortunate enough to have her in our lives. Although we may never be able to fully understand the inner turmoil she endured while living with Dementia, we truly hope and believe she is now at peace.
In lieu of flowers, please consider contributing to the Alzheimer Association of Manitoba.
As per her wishes, cremation will take place, and no formal funeral service will be held. A Celebration of Life for Dianna's family and friends will take place at a later date with interment following at Glen Lawn Cemetery.
Family and friends may sign a book of condolence at www.glenlawn.ca
Glen Lawn Funeral Home
204-982-7550
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 24, 2022
Condolences & Memories (9 entries)
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Greg, I am so sorry to hear about Dianna's passing. Please accept my sincere condolences. My thoughts are with you and your family. - Posted by: Jenny Morris (co-worker and friend) on: Jan 12, 2023
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Greg, I am so sorry to hear of Dianna's passing. My sincere condolences to you and your family. It is my prayer that sweet memories will help comfort you during this difficult time in your life. - Posted by: Rosemary Sanderson (Previous coworker and friend ) on: Jan 03, 2023
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Dear Greg & Family, We were sad to hear about Dianna's passing. Your family have been in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Our sincere heartfelt condolences. Bob & Wendy McLeary - Posted by: Bob & Wendy McLeary (Co-workers of Greg's) on: Jan 02, 2023
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Greg, so sorry to read of Dianna's passing. Our deepest condolences to you and your family. Brian and Rhonda Auld - Posted by: Brian and Rhonda Auld (Friend) on: Dec 26, 2022
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I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Dianna. She was such a kind and caring person. Always so thoughtful and helpful to all that came into her life. It made me so sad to see her struggle with this horrible disease in her final days, my heart went out to her family. I hope she is at peace now and finally able to rest. My sincerest condolences to her family in this difficult time. - Posted by: Andrea (someone she knew) on: Dec 24, 2022
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Greg, we haven’t spoken since I retired and then this happens. I did not know your wife but I had to tell you that Gisela and I are thinking of you and praying for you and your family. Her suffering is over but you still have to deal with the pain of the loss. Take care Greg. Carl Wiebe - Posted by: Carl Wiebe (Friend of Gregs) on: Dec 24, 2022
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I am so sorry to hear of Dianna’s passing. My condolences to the family. I have so many fond memories of times spent with Dianna long ago. - Posted by: Mary Bauer (High school friend) on: Dec 24, 2022
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So sorry to hear of Dianna’s passing. Dianna was a wonderful person I worked with at GWL. - Posted by: Donna MacKay (Worked with her at Great-West Life) on: Dec 24, 2022
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I offer My condolences to the whole family. - Posted by: Michelle Fischer (Friend) on: Dec 24, 2022
