Joan Dejonckheere

It is with heavy hearts the Dejonckheere family announces the passing of Joan Dejonckheere on June 22, 2014 at the age of 48 years.

After a valiant fight against cancer, Joan passed away surrounded by love with her husband and her sons by her side.

Left to mourn and to cherish her memory is her loving husband Doug of 25 years; sons Ryan and Adam; extended family members and many friends. She is predeceased by her parents Bill and Veronica Hutchinson.

Joan was always most happy in the company of her sons and their friends whom she considered her extended family. Always involved in their lives, Joan spent many years on the St. Gerard School board and volunteering with the community clubs the boys played out of. Her involvement in their lives as an active participant instead of only a spectator brought great joy to both her and her family. There was no greater cheerleader of her boys or proof reader of their work than Joan and thus left a legacy through her children of academic and athletic excellence. The community will miss her, but is a far better place because of her.

A heartfelt thanks to the nurses and aids at Riverview Health Center who helped Joan complete her journey with dignity and compassion.

A funeral mass will be held at St. Gerard Parish at 45 Foster Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25th, 2014 with interment and a reception immediately following the mass at Green Acres Cemetery, Hwy #1 East at Navin Road.

In lieu of flowers, a donation in Joan’s name can be made to St. Gerard School, 40 Foster Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2L 1V7.