October 4th, 1961 – December 27, 2023
Our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our mother, Valerie (age 62) on the morning of December 27th, 2023. Valerie was born on October 4th, 1961 in Pine Falls, MB and grew up on the farm with her mother, father, brother Melvin and sister Eva.
Valerie put in over 30 years of service at our local post-office, where she greeted everyone with the brightest smile. Val met Raymond in 1978 and from there, their love blossomed. They went on to have 2 beautiful boys together, 5 grandchildren and 6 step-grandchildren. She loved her boys, and she was so proud of all of their hard work regardless of how inconvenient and demanding it got at times. And while Valerie definitely loved her boys, her girls were her pride and joy. Valerie loved her bingo. Saturday mornings with Wayne and Kailey quickly turned into some of her favourite days.
Valerie will be deeply missed by her sons, Timothy and Andrew (Eve), Raymond, partner Wayne, grandchildren Cassidy, Madeline, Savanah, Solona, Daisy, Danica, Declan, Kallan, Mia, Sarah and Draven, great-grandchildren Aria and Levi, sister Eva, daughters-in-law Holly, Kirsten and Kailey as well as numerous nieces and nephews, and many friends. Valerie is predeceased by her brother Melvin, father Alfred and mother Christine, as well as many aunts and uncles.
Val will be missed most for her contagious smile, her cackling laugh and her compassion.
Funeral services will be held at Sobering Funeral Home in Beausejour, MB on January 4th, 2024 at 2 p.m.
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Don Faryon
Tim and Andy I’m very sorry for the passing of your mother. My prayers and condolences go to you and your families .
Gail and Adrian
Our condolences to the family and extended family of Val.
She will be remembered as a beautiful person with an infectious smile and such a kind heart.
I had so much fun working with Val at Canada Post. That’s where I really got to know her as someone who worked hard and took great pride in her job.
Val and I formed a loyal friendship while working together at Canada Post.
(You left too soon buddy).
RIP
Craig Berthelette
Val an me worked together in the mmf for years always a big smile dont worry Craig it will be ok
Liz and Pic Boiteau
Such devastating news. We will miss Val. Our condolences to Tim, Andy and their loved ones. Also Val’s friends who will surely miss her deeply. Liz and Pic
Barb Gervais
So sorry to hear of Val’s passing she was truly a amazing woman
Joan Kleyh
This is such sad news – my heart is hurting for all of you. Val may be gone, but she leaves so many memories in peoples’ minds. I enjoyed the time we worked together
Eileen Jackson
Tim, Andy and Families
We are very sorry to hear of your Mom’s sudden passing. Our deepest condolences to you and your families. I’m at a loss for words as it’s such a shock. Keep all your memories close to your heart. Gone way too soon. She was such a beautiful person. She will be deeply missed by anyone who knew her. RIP Val.
Grant & Eileen
Jacqueline Papineau
My most sincere condolences to the whole family. ❤️
Mavis Druzyk
I got to meet Val in the early years of her son starting school,, they were the last pick up on my route and Val was always so happy and full of smiles,,it was a great pleasure to have known Val ,, thinking of all the family in the difficult days ahead,,may peace be with you’s and memories keep your spirits high
Diane Cure
RIP Val. Gone much too soon! You will be missed, my dear friend, by all that knew and loved you! Big hugs to her boys, Tim & Andy and all her family.
Love Gord & Diane ❤️
Manny Sikkenga
I am so sorry for your loss Raymond.
Linda Lemire
My deepest condolences to you and your. Family.. God bless you
Nancy Hay (Logan)
Sincere condolences to Valerie’s family.
Jo-Ann Thibedeau
Val was a beautiful person who was very kind. She was a great childhood friend. My condolences to her family.
Randy Steinke
So very sorry for your loss Raymond and family.
Bob Phillips
My condolences to family and friends of Val’s.
Lynda Miller (Sawchyn)
Dear Tim, Andy, Raymond and family may comfort your hearts o know that Val was very precious to many people. She was such a sweetheart in my eyes… Always a smile… Always cheerful… Even when I’m sure there were days that she did not feel like smiling. May God rest her soul as she watches down on all of those she left behind that she loves.
Vic and Sue
Our deepest condolences Tim, Andy, Wayne and Raymond along with the extended family.
Val is gone far to soon, she was such a wonderful person inside and out. She was an angel on earth. Val will be missed by all of us.
We will miss that wonderful smile and all the fun laughs we shared. RIP Val.
Vernelle Unrau
Wayne, I am so sorry about Vals passing. I wish you strength as you sY goodbye.
Freda James
My condolences to Wayne Simard on the loss of Val. She was loved by all and will be missed.
KIMBERLY TARDIFF
My condolences to the Garand family on the loss of your Mother. Sincere condolences to Wayne, I know Val was the new light in your life. So sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful person, gone too soon.
Corinne Gawriluk
I am so sorry for your loss of your lovely Val. I just found out thank you Noella. I missed Val’s Celebration of Life. I will always remember ❤️ the fun times we had when we were young. RIP my friend.