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LORI DERKSEN
Born: Apr 01, 1965
Date of Passing: Nov 26, 2019
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LORI DERKSEN
April 1, 1965 - December 26, 2019
Lori passed away on December 26 at the young age of 54 years old from Creutzfeldt-Jakobs disease at the Pinawa Hospital.
She is lovingly remembered by her husband Peter, and her three children, Amy (David), Adam (Alisha) and Alison (Jordan). She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren, Dustin, Dylan, Wyatt and Peyton.
Lori was predeceased by her parents, Leo and Irene, whom she missed greatly.
Childhood sweethearts Peter and Lori married on November 10, 1984, together for 35 wonderful years. Soon after which they welcomed their daughter Amy, son Adam and youngest daughter Alison. Lori loved her children with all her heart and especially her four grandchildren.
Lori was a successful business owner along with her best friend and husband Peter at Otter Falls Resort for the past 19 years. Spending her time running the restaurant and cleaning cabins while making lifelong friends along the way.
Lori and Peter enjoyed spending the winters away for the last 10 years at their home in Marco Island, Florida, where Lori loved spending her time reading by the pool, relaxing on the beach and ocean fishing.
Lori will be remembered for being a loving, caring and true friend to all the people who were in her life, she made many friends along her way and they will miss her greatly.
The family would like to thank all the staff at the Health Sciences Centre 6th floor, as well as the amazing staff at the Pinawa Hospital notably Dr Bruneau.
A celebration of Lori's life will be held in the spring at Otter Falls Resort. An announcement will follow at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family ask for donations to be made to the research of CJD. Valerie Sim, Centre for Prions and Protein Folding Diseases, 204 Brain & Aging Research Building, University of Alberta, 8710-112 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2M8.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 04, 2020
Condolences & Memories (9 entries)
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We were all shocked to hear of Lori's illness and very saddened to hear of her passing. Lori always welcomed us with a beautiful smile and we owe a debt of gratitude when she helped our niece get medical attention this past summer ensuring she was taken care of and tracking us down to let us know. God bless you Lori. Otter Falls won't be the same. Our heartfelt sympathies to Peter and family. - Posted by: Kuzdub Family (Friends and Otter Falls neighbors) on: Jan 14, 2020
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My deepest sympathies to Peter and all the family. Also my sympathies to Denis, Brenda and Carol. I was so shocked when I heard about Lauri’s passing away. My prayers to all of you. 🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕 - Posted by: Yvette Evans (Distant cousin) on: Jan 06, 2020
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So very sorry to hear of Lori's passing. She was taken far too soon and we will miss seeing her beautiful smile. To all of Lori's loved ones, please find some comfort that she is now resting peacefully and will continue to be a part of your life through wonderful memories that each of you cherish. Love The Derlago Family. - Posted by: Desiree, Gregg, Justin, & Riley Derlago (Friends from Otter Falls) on: Jan 06, 2020
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I’m saddened to hear of Lori’s passing. I have lots of fond memories of her during our high school years. My sincere sympathies to her family, Carol, Brenda and Denis. Thinking of you all during this difficult time. - Posted by: Jocelyne Lafond (High school friend) on: Jan 04, 2020
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To Amy and David Vereb and Derksen family members. My sincere condolences for your great loss. We never know when we will have to say goodbye to our loved ones. The only thing that we can do, is hold their memories in our hearts and cherish them forever. - Posted by: Marlene Wasnick (Extended Family) on: Jan 04, 2020
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So very sad. We’ve known Lori and Peter since they started at Otter Falls and have become friends with them and all the gang at the store. Once you stopped in and said hello you were treated like family. Our sincere condolences to Peter and the Family, she was such a lovely person. Sara & Paul McKimmie - Posted by: Sara & Paul McKimmie (Longtime Customers at Otter Falls) on: Jan 04, 2020
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To Pete and family, we are sad to hear that Lori has passed. We are thinking of all of you at this time and are sending our prayers to you all. It is always nice to see everyone when we come to Otter Falls. Your family is always so kind to us especially Brock. - Posted by: Gail, Dwight, Brock and Brandy Armstrong (friends from Otter Falls) on: Jan 04, 2020
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To Amy, Adam, Alison and Peter, I am so sorry for your loss. - Posted by: ivy pluchinsky (know family) on: Jan 04, 2020
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My sympathies to Peter and all of the family for this tragic loss... Lori was a dear friend to me in our teenage years and beyond. we enjoyed many laughs together and many, many talks about life and everything else. May she rest in peace. - Posted by: Ivan Lavallee (Friend) on: Jan 04, 2020
