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MARIE CECILE ANGELE DUFAULT REYKDAL
Born: Jun 26, 1961
Date of Passing: Nov 26, 2023
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MARIE CECILE ANGELE DUFAULT REYKDAL
With great sadness and love we announce the passing of Marie Cécile Angèle Dufault Reykdal on November 26, 2023.
Cécile was born to Roland and Cécile Dufault in St. Boniface, Manitoba on June 26, 1961. She was raised in St. Boniface and attended école Précieux Sang, then Collège Universitaire de St. Boniface to complete her primary schooling. She met and married Stephan Reykdal in 1992. They had two children together, Nickolas and Lynne. She primarily worked at the St. Boniface Hospital, then later in life she worked as a special needs educational assistant at école Taché.
She leaves to mourn her passing her children, Nickolas (wife Jennifer) and Lynne, her mother Cécile, her brother Denis, her sister Michelle, her long-time companion Gerry and step-grandchildren, Alex and Ryan, her former husband Stephan, and many friends and relatives.
In recent years she maintained an incredibly loving relationship with her companion Gerry, earning the joint nickname “those 2 !”.
Strong but gentle, deeply caring and incredibly positive and passionate, Cécile loved cats and enjoyed to listen, sing and dance to traditional francophone and Blues music (especially live!). She loved the outdoors, chatting around a campfire, camping, fishing, and paddling with La Brigade de la Rivière Rouge.
With her well earned character trait of being strong and persistent, she fought (and most often prevailed!) cancer for over 20 years but was finally overcome this year, and passed at the Riverview Health Centre. Thanks to the staff for making her last days as comfortable as possible.
Many thanks to CancerCare at St. Boniface Hospital, and especially to Dr. Grenier, for treating Cécile so well for so long. Donations to CancerCare Manitoba or Riverview Health Centre would be greatly appreciated.
Cécile requested no formal funeral be held. A celebration of her life will be planned for close family at a later date in the Spring.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 02, 2023, Dec 02, 2023
Condolences & Memories (8 entries)
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The world lost a beautiful Papillon. I miss you every day, I'l love you forever. - Posted by: Gerry (Friend, Partner, TeamMate) on: Dec 12, 2023
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My dearest friend Cecile, Deepest sympathy on the passing of your daughter and your immense loss. Find comfort knowing she is at peace. May the love from your friends and family embrace you during this difficult time. Love always, Patricia McNair. - Posted by: Patricia McNair (Longtime friend ) on: Dec 09, 2023
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We were neighbours on Thompson Drive and I looked after her children when they were tots. Cecile had such a warm smile and mischievous laugh. We shared many stories of camping experiences. Our deepest sympathy to Nickolas and Lynne and the rest of her family. Sleep in peace Cecile. Your pain is over. - Posted by: Rose&Len Hiebert (Former neighbour and friend) on: Dec 04, 2023
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The world has lost a beautiful papillon. I'll love you forever! - Posted by: Gerry (friend and companion) on: Dec 02, 2023
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I enjoyed our chats we always had when we got together, usually at jam parties, the Fort. A kind, generous person. You will be missed. - Posted by: Tim Huth (Friend ) on: Dec 02, 2023
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I worked with Cécile.at Tache School. Cécile was a lively and compassionate person who never wanted to give up life even through her cancer. I ve almost knew her as a very positive and a person who enjoy life. I am sad to learn about her passing but will always remember her loving life. My deepest thoughts for the family for this difficult moment. Nathalie Robert - Posted by: Nathalie Robert (Friend and former colleague at Tâche school ) on: Dec 02, 2023
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Cecile and all your family, my thoughts and prayers are with you now at this moment. Beverley Bettens 🙏 - Posted by: Beverley Bettens (Friend of family) on: Dec 02, 2023
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Cecile and all your family, my thoughts and prayers are with you now at this moment. Beverley Bettens 🙏 - Posted by: Beverley Bettens (Friend of family) on: Dec 02, 2023