Odette Marie Poitras (née Deleurme)

It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Odette Marie Poitras (née Deleurme) on August 15, 2026, with her family by her side.

Odette will be lovingly remembered by her partner of 29 years, Bruno Bandiera; her daughters, Anne-Marie (Poitras) Chanel and Giselle Poitras (Mark Carleton); and her step-son, Daryl Poitras (Rachelle).

She will also be fondly remembered by her grandchildren, André Chanel (Jaclyn), Nathalia Chanel (Félix-Antoine Janelle), Janae Carleton, Ryan Carleton (Sam), Laura Carleton-Medsker (Jason), and Daniel Poitras; and by her great-grandchildren, Jasper Chanel, Nixon Chanel, Violette Janelle, Rylee Carleton, Sofia Carleton, Arlo Carleton, Cayde Carleton, Brayden Medsker, and Gabriella Medsker.

Odette also leaves to mourn her passing her siblings, Robert Deleurme (Annette), Lillian Charrière, Georgette Delaquis, her sister-in-law Irene Deleurme, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Odette was predeceased by her parents, Eugene and Eugenie (Tranq) Deleurme; her brother, Roger Deleurme; her sister, Therese Deleurme; her brothers-in-law, Bruno Delaquis, Robert Major, and Marcel Charrière; her son-in-law, René Chanel; her grandson, Matthew Chanel; and her daughters’ father, Walter James Jr. “Pete” Poitras.

Maman was born and raised in Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes, Manitoba, where she completed her high school education in 1960. She later moved to Winnipeg to study hairdressing before returning to her hometown, where she opened and operated her own salon.

Maman eventually returned to Winnipeg, where she met and married Pete Poitras in 1968. Together, they began their life as a family and welcomed two daughters, Anne-Marie and Giselle.

They later opened St. Vital Flooring Ltd., a flooring business they proudly owned and operated until making the big move to British Columbia in 1978. Odette remained in British Columbia until returning to Manitoba in 2025. While in B.C., she was employed by Revenue Canada until her retirement.

It was in 1997 when Maman met Bruno which ensued into a loving 29-year relationship. During their time together they shared their mutual love for dancing, traveling, enjoying friends and each others companionship.

Maman had a gentle and lovely quietness about her. She was always ready to dance, travel, and visit with family and friends. Her warmth, kindness, and steady presence will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew her.

Funeral service will be held at Adam’s Funeral Home on Monday, August 24, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. The service will be live streamed at www.afh.ca.

Memorial donations can be made to the Foyer Notre-Dame, Box 190 Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes, MB R0G 1M0.

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.