Janine Marie Rose Joseph

‘Wawataybenesik’

‘Atik Dotem”

Janine was born in Kenora, Ontario on December 14, 1994.

It is with very heavy hearts that the family of Janine Marie Rose Joseph, a resident of Animakee’Wa Zhing #37, announce her passing from her month-long fight surrounded by family at the St. Boniface Hospital on August 28, 2024, at the age of 29 years.

Janine is survived by her partner Kienan, sons Ryden, Lindahl and Zaylen, step-children Gabriel Fobister, Zayne Nanokeesic, Alayah Fobister-Nanokeesic and Isaiah Delorme. Her father Patrick, brothers Damian (Reena), Aidan, and sister Tara (Jaydee). Grandmother Mary Helen. Nieces Teagan, Tavia, Arya, nephews Caleb, Ares, Atreyu. Aunties Rosemarie, Elaine, Debbie, Tanya, and uncles Darren (Julie), Atto, Roman (Linda), Tam. Cousins, Curtis, William, Brendan, Dylan, Piersten, Riley, Aldo, Daniel, Jaryn, Ginette, Jessica, Amanda, Mary Rose Redsky and ReTalia. As well as numerous cousins and relatives too many to mention. We apologize if we missed anybody.

She was predeceased by her mother Linda Rose Munroe and brother, Charles Joseph. Aunt Nora Munroe. Paternal Grandpa Johnny, Maternal grandparents Arthur and Mary Munroe. Uncle Melvin. Great grandmother Mae Joseph.

Janine was a mother first, before anything and anyone else. She loved her boys and would give the world to them if she could. She also loved spending time with her many nieces and nephews whom she seen as her own, which is an example of her caring and loving spirit.

Janine and Kienan shared a special loving relationship and despite the challenges and struggles they faced, they faced them with jokes, sarcasm and love until the end.

Janine was a devoted mother to Ryden, Lindahl and Zaylen. She was also a loving and proud second mother to Gabriel, Zayne, Alayah and Isaiah. She had always wanted a daughter and had a special relationship with Alayah, spoiling her as much as she could. Kienan and Janine’s children always trusted her and knew she was there for them. She also loved spending time with her many nieces and nephews whom she seen as her own, which is an example of her caring and loving spirit. She told Kienan she was planning a big family trip for them all when she got well.

Janine was kind, considerate and compassionate, and so loved by everyone that knew her, always going the extra mile to help everyone out as much as she could. She was always joking around and loved laughing with Kienan, family and friends.

Kienan’s family is extremely honoured to have had her in their lives.

Funeral services will be held at the recreation complex at Animkii Drive, wake services will start on September 4 at 1:00 pm and traditional services will start on Thursday, September 5 at 10:00 am and burial at the Joseph family cemetery in Naotkamegwanning. Elder Laura Horton will be officiating.

The family wishes to thank Animakee Wa Zhing #37, Naotkamegwanning Health Services, St. Boniface doctors and nurses, Kenneth Nash, Wayne Paypompee.

A very special Thank- you to her close friends and family, Erin and Chantel, Chevonne, Lydia-Rose, Judy G. and Ashley.

The family asks that we celebrate the life of a beloved mother, sister, auntie, niece as she starts her spiritual journey back home to our ancestors. Janine is now with all her beloved family members who have passed on before her, free of pain and suffering. Sing and dance, until we meet again. We all love you, Janine.