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VICTORIA HUNTER
Born: Jun 22, 1967
Date of Passing: Jan 04, 2026
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryVICTORIA HUNTER
Vicki spent her final days surrounded by family.
She was preceded by her husband, Carey; her parents, James and Moira Simm; parents-in-law, Norman and Joyce Hunter; and her nephews, Samuel Simm and Tim McKelvey.
She was loved by her many siblings, Jim (Heather), Donna, Norman (Monique), and Ted (Amber), and by her siblings-in-law, Corinne (Kevin) and Curtis (Helen). She was blessed with many nieces and nephews: Aaron, Colin, Ava, George, Henry, Kate-Lyn, Kristen, Stacie, and Dylan. She will be missed by her uncle, Keith (Gayle), and her stepmother-in-law, Marilyn Hunter. The loss will be felt most deeply by her children, Holly and Jesse, and her grandchildren, Silas and Everett.
Vicki was born in Winnipeg and lived in St. James all her life. She attended Linwood School and Deer Lodge Junior High before moving up to St. James Collegiate, where she met the love of her life, Carey. In 1987, at only 20 years old, Vicki married her high school sweetheart. The newlyweds made short work of growing their family, welcoming Holly and Jesse into the world. The family expanded to include three pets - Peaches, Belle, and Cookie - who were loved dearly. Vicki spent many years employed by Great West Life. She worked incredibly hard to give her children every opportunity in life.
Vicki’s world was rocked when, after almost 25 years of marriage, her beloved Carey received a devastating cancer diagnosis. She was Carey’s constant companion through it all. When Carey lost his battle, the grief Vicki felt was all-consuming and at times debilitating.
In time, Vicki went on to work at Family Foods and became a member of The Royal Canadian Legion, St. James Branch No. 4. At home, she enjoyed the companionship of her much-loved cats, Poopie and Meow Meow. When Vicki’s dad, Jim, needed more support as his health began to decline, she lovingly cared for him until the end. Soon after, Vicki’s own health began to fail. She fought to get better, but was taken from us, too young, at just 58 years of age.
The family would like to thank Vicki’s friends Norm and Brad, as well as the staff on the Palliative Care Unit at Riverview Health Centre, particularly nurses Jenn, Jordan, and Courtney, for the wonderful care they provided to her during her final chapter.
A celebration in honour of Vicki will be held at a later date.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 10, 2026
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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I was very sad and shocked to hear of Vicky's passing at such a young age. We first met in kindergarten, and I can remember birthday sleepovers at the family home on Moorgate, shared of course with Ted and his friends and hanging out over the years. Even a few crazy parties in our high school years. Vicky always had a smile on her face and a good sense of humour, I can still hear her laugh. I regret not keeping in touch in our adult years and sad to hear of her struggles, but it warmed my heart to know family and friends came together for her in her final days. RIP my friend, you are gone too soon. - Posted by: Janice Lane (Childhood friend) on: Jan 13, 2026
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To the entire SIMM and Hunter families, My sincere condolences to you all on the loss of your daughter, sister, cousin, aunt and mother. I grew up with Vicki from the age of six when I moved to St. James. I can remember birthday sleepovers and hanging out at the family house on Moorgate. We graduated from St. James Collegiate and I went on to travel and work in the UK a year after high school. We kept in touch and when I returned I was a bridesmaid when she and Carey got married. We both worked at Great West Life though we both worked for different departments. I left just short of 10 years but Vicki stayed on much longer than me. We lost contact after that, but reconnected about 2 years ago and had a few very long conversations and reminisced about old times, memories and what possibilities lay ahead in the future. She seemed optimistic and dare I say hopeful. I told her I was always here if she felt like talking. Hearing the news that she had passed away was a shock and so unexpected. It took me a while to wrap my head around it as she looked really well the last time we spoke and she shared a current picture of herself. You have my sincere sympathies and you are all in my thoughts during this difficult time. With empathy, Jenn Wilson - Posted by: Jennifer Wilson (School friends) on: Jan 11, 2026
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I was so sorry to hear that Vicki was so sick. And has since passed away. I meet her years ago through my brother Norm. And then meet again through her dad being a Shriner. Like my husband. I got to know her very well. She will be greatly missed R.I.P Vicki. ❤️ - Posted by: Kim crosby (Friend) on: Jan 11, 2026
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Very sorry to learn of Vicki's passing. Sending my sincerest condolences to the family. - Posted by: Deborah Malyk (Cousin) on: Jan 11, 2026