Lorette Deschouwer

Lorette Deschouwer

(nee Goderis)

Peacefully, after a brief illness, Lorette Deschouwer of Winnipeg, Manitoba passed away at the Riverview Health Centre on July 30, 2024 at the age of 86.

She leaves to cherish her memory her children Kim (Val) Deschouwer and Tannis (Kevin) Boitson; Granddaughters Demi (Mathew) Fortier, Callie Deschouwer (Christian Mathews) and great grandsons Axton and Remy Fortier, to whom she was affectionately known as Mayna.  She also leaves to mourn her siblings, Laurent Goderis, Doreen Landry (Livio), Eddie Goderis (Pat) and in-laws Wayne VanCauwenberghe and Louise Goderis.  She will be missed by many nieces, nephews as well as many friends whose lives she touched.

Lorette was predeceased by her husband Albert Deschouwer, companion Peter Deslauriers, parents Adrien and Sarah (nee Buydens) Goderis, silbings, Cecile (August) Saelens, Yvonne (Marcel) Cleutinx, Emile Goderis, Diane VanCauwenberghe and in-laws, Germaine Goderis, Rita Goderis, Lucien (Wilma) Deschouwer and Cecile (Fred) Landreville.

Our Mom left behind a legacy of love, dedication, and an unwavering sense of community. Born in Swan Lake and raised in the close-knit towns of Somerset and Bruxelles, Lorette's roots ran deep in the very fabric of her hometowns, where she and her children cultivated a lifetime of cherished memories and lifelong friendships.

Family was the cornerstone of Lorette's life. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother and caregiver, always putting the needs of her loved ones above her own. Her nurturing spirit was evident not only in her professional life as a caregiver but also in the way she cared for her family, offering comfort, guidance, and unconditional love.

Lorette had a passion for life's simple pleasures. She delighted in the challenge of word searches and the thrill of scratch tickets, finding joy in each small victory. Her love for sports was well-known and deeply felt. Whether cheering on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, the Winnipeg Jets, the Goldeyes baseball team, or her beloved Toronto Blue Jays, Lorette's enthusiasm was contagious. She also had a special place in her heart for curling, a sport that resonated with her love for both strategy and entertainment.

Lorette's life was a testament to the power of love, loyalty, and the joy of living fully. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her, but her spirit will live on in the hearts of those she touched. As we remember Lorette, we celebrate a life well-lived and a woman who brought warmth, kindness, and a touch of fun to every day she graced.

A Private Funeral Service will be held.

The service will be available to view via Live Streaming on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 1:30pm.

Our family would like to extend our gratitude to all the staff at Riverview Health Centre for their exceptional care.  An extra hug goes out to Dayna who was always by our side.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Riverview Health Centre Foundation-Palliative Care Unit 3E.

Those we love don’t go away

they walk beside us every day

unseen, unheard but always near

still loved, still missed and forever dear

Lorette will be dearly missed and always remembered.

Adam’s Funeral Home of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba in care of arrangements.  Phone 204-248-2201.  To view the service details and leave condolences, please visit www.afh.ca