January 15, 2015 – February 24, 2018
Dannielle and her twin sister Dannika were born to their parents Dora Quill and Daniel Owen on January 15, 2015 at Health Science Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Not long after her birth it was discovered that Dannielle had a rare medical condition. She was diagnosed with Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency.
She would need very intense medical treatment and had a team of specialists at HSC, MB.S
She spent the first month of her life in Poplar Hill with her sister and parents.
On March 3, 2015 Dannielle went to live in Kenora with Foster parents Ron and Theresa Neufeld. She would be close to her medical team in Winnipeg as well as her family Physician in Kenora – Dr. Laurel Snyder.
Dannielle also had a team of Therapists from Fire Fly – Physiotherapist – Cheryl Bouvier, Occupational Therapist – Stephanie Runtz, Speech and Language Pathologist – Theresa Le. She was also followed by the CNIB, Holly Allen and Shannon Picard.
Dannielle fought hard all of her life and many times recovered from the worst of medical nightmares. She was a trooper. We all could but wish that we had half of the strength that she had.
We were in awe of her resilience and will to live. She was truly a miracle.
Dannielle was loved beyond words by everyone. In spite of the struggles, the pain and hardships she endured medically, she always smiled and bounced back with even more surprises for her family and medical team.
She brought nothing but joy to everyone.
Like a Unicorn she was rare and magnificent.
Dannielle is survived by her adoring foster parents, Ron and Theresa Neufeld, foster siblings Teagan, Tanner, Chase and Tereva and close to the family – Joshua Wetendorf and Skylar Lipscombe who both always pitched in to give Dannielle loving care.
She had a large extended foster family including grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, neighbors and friends who loved her.
It was a privilege to have her in our lives.
Dannielle is survived by her biological parents Dora Quill (Pikangikum), Daniel Owen (Poplar Hill) and siblings Russell, Jay, Harmony, Kamden, Keithan and her twin Danninka. As well as Daniels children Zachariah (deceased), Deloria, Alexis, Gina, Darren, Lisa, Deanndra, Latoria and numerous aunties, uncles, grandparents and cousins.
It is incredibly hard to say good bye to this special little gift from God.
He saw that she was tired so he called her home.
Rest in Peace Precious Dannielle Mckenzie Mae.
Arrangements are in the very caring and competent hands of Cory Jinkerson and Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Centre.
A Visitation and Prayers will be held on Thursday, March 1, 2018 beginning at 2:00 pm. There will also be a service held on Poplar Hill First Nation on Friday, March from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm with a Funeral following in Pikangikum First Nation.
Online condolences may be made at www.brownfuneralhomekenora.com
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