KANDI LEE LESNIEWSKI (OLESEN)

Condolences & Memories (15 entries)

• Kandi I will miss you at work. - Posted by: Shelly Hartle (Friend) on: May 27, 2025

• Oooh Kandi I'm soooo sorry to hear of your passing😔 Far tooo young and such a loving soul you were! Loved working alongside you and coloring your hair for you every now and then! You were a solid person and will be truly missed! I enjoyed every visit we had and your cats and pugs like my girl Sally! Love yah Hun enjoy the other side, until we meet again❤️ - Posted by: Lisa (Friend) on: Apr 18, 2025

• Kandi…you had a heart of gold, so loving, caring & kind! You were a friend to so many, you had such an Infectious laugh! Rest peacefully in Heaven Kandi, you will be missed greatly by so many! Love Sharon & Shawn McLaughlin - Posted by: Sharon McLaughlin (Friend) on: Apr 16, 2025

• 14 years of adventures, bingo, canning, gardening, making progress, sharing recipes, shenanigans while working together, and so much more. When my Mother-in-law was terminally ill and my wedding had to be moved up and done in a hospital, Kandi was there when my blood was not. Instead of being at the hospital chapel with us she told me to get my butt to the ceremony while she stayed at my home and made food, picked up our small cake and made sure that despite all the emotional turmoil of the day there was still a reception to bring joy and light. She was my soul sister, adoptive Auntie to my kids and one of the few people in this world who truly gave more than she ever asked. When my life hit the rocks, she was there to make me laugh again, we shared heartache and joy in equal measure. My daughters and I are devastated at her loss but we will carry her with us and always tell our favorite memories. They say you are never truly gone so long as people speak your name and hers will be spoken in loving memory so long as we live. Til we meet again Kandi-pants, we love you. - Posted by: Taylor (Dear friend) on: Apr 15, 2025

• Our family, and this world, has lost a genuine loving person whose smiles, laughs and giggles enlightened us all. We mourn your passing, but believe that in God's kingdom, you will forever find the eternal happiness you deserve. Goodbye sweet soul! Bernie & Susan Morrison The Morrison Family has made a donation in Kandi's honor to the Winnipeg Pet Rescue Shelter - Posted by: Bernie& Susan Morrison (Uncle & Aunt) on: Apr 14, 2025

• I don’t know where to start Kandi…. U left such a void in mine and my kids life that it’s hard to grasp that your gone. We spent about 5 out of 7 days a week together for a few hours each of those days when u were home. As soon as u were done work you would call .I know you always said you appreciated us bc we came to visit and not just call. Sometimes we laughed that we should just get a house for you, me and the kids. During your stay in the hospital I became very sick but u always reassured me that you would be out soon and our visits would be almost every day again. I knew your health care workers and which ones were your favorites and I looked so forward to when you would return home. We shared our stories of pain from our past and also the joys we could laugh about over the years. From Saturday shopping when u were able to be out and about to yard sales, and to the grocery stores and maybe a quick visit to Dals. Heck we made a visit out of anything…. Your appts I attended over the last year or so were always an adventure because sometimes we thought the wheelchair was gonna come right through the front window the way he would drive, but in the end it was a good laugh when we got back to the apartment. I was so proud of the steps u made and how hard you fought the last several months. Not hearing I love you Nic everyday before bed hurts and I miss it so much. I’d fight any battle for you and you would do the same for me. The love we had was like sisters and neither of us had a sister so we kind of adopted each other. From bbqs on your balcony to sitting on the side of your bed, u made me feel safe and loved. We had so many plans for the future and as the days go by I realize that you aren’t here and it hurts. It hurts more than I ever could have imagined. I feel alone. I feel lost. I feel numb and I feel scared… I love you Kandi more than you may ever have known. - Posted by: Nicole (Bestest friend/ sister) on: Apr 14, 2025

• Met Kandi @ Club Regent many years ago & would run into her occasionally in Transcona @ the Safeway & Tim Hortons. Kandi always had a smile on her face & a story to share...was a pleasure running into her. I was so sad to read about her passing in the paper. May cherished memories be a comfort to everyone who had the pleasure to be a part of Kandi's life. Heartfelt sympathy to Kandi's family Carla Slipec - Posted by: Carla Slipec (Friend) on: Apr 14, 2025

• Kandi, it's hard to believe that you're gone. I keep waiting every night at 9pm for the facetime call to happen with you. It's been hard not having you around and having our daily chats on how you're doing. Gracie & Ziggy have been close by to my side extra clingy like pugs do, as we navigate our days without you in it. We know that you probably have Bridgette up on your lap, giving her some sweet pets & loving on her, spoiling her rotten like she deserves. You're up in heaven now, free from pain and able to walk no problem. Jesus has you safe in his arms and is taking care of you now. You're an amazing soul Kandi. I will miss your laugh, your smile, your heart that you wore on your sleeve. The love you poured out on our friendship was amazing. I miss our moments when we would work together remotely and log off the phone lines for a moment to share a funny moment or help each other out when a tricky situation would come up. Getting into trouble with you at work was fun and well worth it in my opinion. You will be forever missed but never forgotten. Save me some room up there! When the roll is called up yonder I sure hope I have a seat right next to you! Love you so much! - Posted by: Chelsea Adair (Best friend) on: Apr 14, 2025

• In Kandi's memory, her Aunite Debie Morrison, Uncle Bernie Morrison, Auntie Susan, cousins Amie Morrison-Albrecht and Carly Morrison have made a donation to the Winnipeg Pet Rescue Shelter. If anyone else would like to donate, please visit their website. https://petrescueshelter.com/donate/ We know Kandi Lesniewski love for animals, and we think this will honor her kind spirit just as she was. ❤️ - Posted by: Amie Morrison (Cousin) on: Apr 13, 2025

• Kandi was a person with a heart of gold. She enjoyed cooking and baking for everyone. May her memories live on forever. My condolences to her family and friends. Spread your wings and fly beautiful lady. - Posted by: Audra Rosentreter (Friend) on: Apr 13, 2025

• The loss is in our hearts we feel with her passing. We'll always remember you Kandi, be forever in peace. - Posted by: Larry and Geraldine Morrison (Family) on: Apr 13, 2025

• We were very saddened to hear of Kandi’s passing. I had the pleasure of meeting Kandi several times through my daughter, Nicole. She had the biggest heart. I hope she knew how much she was appreciated by our family. Kandi and Nicole were each other’s strongest supporters during the past decade, helping each other through many difficult times. They loved each other like sisters. Kandi’s passing has left a huge void in Nicole’s heart. May you rest in peace like you so greatly deserve. - Posted by: Shirley Knowles (Mother of her closest friend) on: Apr 13, 2025

• Barb, Lloyd, CJ & family. We were so sorry to read of Kandi,s passing. We will always remember Kandi with a smile on her face and a friendly hello. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Neighbors….Bill, Karen, Karla & Kurt Shanski - Posted by: Bill & Karen Shanski (Neighbours) on: Apr 12, 2025

• Barb, Lloyd and family I am sorry to hear about Kandi's passing My deepest sympathy during this difficult time Mona Strutt - Posted by: Mona (Friend) on: Apr 12, 2025

• So sad to hear this. She was a beautiful person & I will always remember the laughs we shared. - Posted by: Sheri (Acquaintance) on: Apr 12, 2025