It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our sister, Allana, on January 1, 2024.
Allana was born on June 17, 1957 in Bissett, Manitoba and raised in Manigotagan. She attended Bad Throat School and later attained her Bachelor of Social Work from the Indian Federated College in Saskatoon. She spent many years in the education field and enjoyed working with youth in different settings throughout her life. January 4, 2024 would have marked Allana’s 40th year of sobriety.
She was predeceased by her parents, Alex (1999) and Mary Jane (2016) Simard, her grandparents, Margaret and Louis Simard, Margaret and George Bushie and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. She is also predeceased by her siblings Larry (1991) his wife Elaine (2017), Rudy (2013) his wife Geri (2016), Darlene (2014) and Freeman (2015) and sister-in-law Jean Christy (2017).
Allana is survived by her seven siblings, brothers Charles (Marilyn), Leon, Reginald (MJ McCarron), Laver; her sisters Rhonda (Brent) Hardisty, Amanda (Jerry Parsons) and Sandra Simard. She is also survived by her aunties Val (Peter) Monique, Linda Bushie and Gladys as well as Uncles Bradley Bushie, Charlie Kovari, brother-in-law Don MacLellan and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Allana was an avid photographer and collector. She enjoyed yard work and music and was forever busy in the community and church. In her retirement years she enjoyed the company of her faithful dog Biege.
Many thanks to brothers Leon and Laver for all the love and compassion he showed towards our sister.
Wake service will be held on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. with Funeral Services to be held on Monday, January 8, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. Both services will be held at the Manigotagan Recreation Center.
Active pallbearers will be Allana’s brothers Charles, Leon, Reginald and Laver; her nephews Wayne Simard and Vince Kuzdak.
Honourary pallbearers will be Flora Bushie, Kathy Bjork, Marion McKenzie, Sally Dear, Helen Thomas, Marilyn McNish, her sisters Amanda, Rhonda, Sandra and all her church family.
God grant me the SERENITY to accept the things I cannot change,
the COURAGE to change the things I can
and the WISDOM to know the difference.
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Alanna Boulette
Sad to hear of Allana’s passing I enjoyed reading her posts on FB about her daily adventures always a funny story to tell Condolences to all family members Rest in Paradise Allana Safe in the arms of Jesus
Lois Harper
Condolences to my Simard cousins on the sudden passing of their sister (my cousin) Allana. Such a heartbreaking way to start a new year. Pray and hugs for all of you.
Donna Arthurson
Rest in Paradise dear sweet Allanna, I never actually met you but I know Leon and all your siblings thought the world of you.God bless your family and friends during their time of sorrow and the days to come ❤️
Bev Dunbar
Condolences to the family and friends. Rest in Paradise. She will be missed and cherish good memories. I wish I could attend however I work and cannot take the day off. Prayers
Patricia Grant
My condolence goes out to the family and friends another angel gone home she’s dancing with all the other angels rest in peace. God bless my heart goes out to the family. My prayers are with you all sending healing, weight and sending prayers. ✝️☮️♥️
Sherry Meade
Such a shock. Much love to our Simard family.
Joanne and Tim Martin
Oh dear Alanna. You will surely be missed. You were always so welcoming every time that we would come to visit from Alberta. You are with you mom and dad and singing with the angels. My thoughts and prayers go out to the ones you left behind.
Maxine Keesic
Prayers for your family during this difficult time. My heart goes out to you all. Our heartfelt condolences.
Annette Alix Roussin
My deepest sympathy to the family and community. Sending big hugs to one and all.
Cousin
RIP cousin. I remember you while growing up in manigotogan you had a genuine heart and a kind nature and respect for others that no one can compare.
Bob
Eternal rest grant unto Allanna, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen
Gloria Thomas
I am so very saddened to hear of Allana’s passing. She was a very sweet person and had a the ability to make me giggle whenever we spoke.
Condolences to her family and friends.
She was a lovely soul