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LILLIANE CATHERINE BOURRIER
Born: Oct 13, 1951
Date of Passing: Dec 22, 2025
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryLILLIANE CATHERINE BOURRIER
Peacefully, with her loving family at her side, Lilliane passed away at St. Boniface hospital on Monday, December 22, 2025. Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband of 55 years, Norman; as well as their children, Nadine Richards (Jeffrey), Michelle Bourrier (Tash), and Joel Bourrier (Geneviève). She also leaves behind her two grandchildren, Gabriel and Léa, whom she loved with all her heart.
She is survived by her siblings; Jacqueline Timmerman (Léo), Gilles Augert (Michele), and Lynne Peloquin (Rénald), along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Lil was very close with her family and each of them were very special to her.
Lil was born and raised in Notre-Dame de Lourdes and later moved to Winnipeg. She married Norm and settled in St. Vital where she stayed home to raise their young family. In 1986, she joined Air Canada where she got a taste for travel and met many friends that she kept in touch with to this day. During these years, family time was spent at the cottage in Brereton Lake with trips planned whenever possible.
When she retired, Lil got to take full advantage of her love for travel and explored some incredible countries around the world with the love of her life by her side. These were her favorite years. She especially loved when her children and grandchildren got to come along. There was always another trip on the horizon, and she couldn’t wait to see it come to fruition. She and Norm spent their winters in Rincon de Guayabitos, and the rest of the year was spent supporting their grandchildren’s sports & school programs, catching up with friends at a good restaurant, or keeping active with their daily walks. There was always a family dinner to plan, or some reason to celebrate.
Lil was always putting others ahead of herself even when struggling with her own health battles. She loved her family fiercely and was the proudest mémé. Her sudden passing is being felt by all who knew and loved her. We know that our lives were better for having had her in them.
Mom, c’est difficile d’imaginer nos vies sans ta présence et ton amour constant. Tu resteras à jamais dans nos cœurs et nous t’aimerons éternellement. Tu nous manqueras pour toujours.
A private family gathering will occur at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cancer Care Manitoba or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 27, 2025
Condolences & Memories (17 entries)
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Mes sincères condoléances Norman et famille. Que vos meilleurs souvenirs de votre chère épouse, maman, mémé, soient toujours votre consolation! - Posted by: Suzanne Courcelles (Collègue/ami) on: Jan 08, 2026
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To Norman and Family our sincerest condolences with the loss of your dear wife and mother. - Posted by: Jean-Marie et Louisette De Clercq (friend / colleague) on: Jan 03, 2026
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Wonderful memories were shared with Lil and Norm, sitting around a fire at the lake with family and friends. Your kindness and laughter will never be forgotten. Your memory lives on in every heart you touched. - Posted by: Janice & Bernie Boissonneault (Friends) on: Dec 31, 2025
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Wilf and I were neighbors at the lake with Norm and Lil. She was so nice and kind and always had a smile on her face and so very welcoming. Norm we are so sorry for your loss and we send out condolences to you and your family. Rest in Peace Lil in the loving arms of God. Wilf and Ali - Posted by: Alison and Wilf Kornelsen (Friend) on: Dec 29, 2025
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A fine lady who was great to work with, holiday with, and always enjoyable to be with. She will be greatly missed. - Posted by: GARY and LORNA PRYCE (FRIEND and CO WORKER) on: Dec 29, 2025
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Wonderful, wonderful memories I have of working with Lil at YWGTRAC , and of her and Norm helping volunteer together for a charity there. There was a lot of laughter in every day. Rest in peace my friend. - Posted by: Mikaila Hardy (colleague and friend) on: Dec 28, 2025
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“Dear Norm and family. We are so saddened by the news of Lil’s passing. Life is so unfair no matter how great of a person you are, and Lil was without doubt one of the good ones. The best words that come to mind are caring, sweet, loving and kind. We always enjoyed being in her company. Our sincere condolences and love to your entire family. Love, Andy and Kathy.” - Posted by: Andrew Bell (Friend) on: Dec 27, 2025
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To Lil's family and friends, I was fortunate to meet and work with Lil during my service with Air Canada. Lil was a lead and someone I respected and felt comfortable calling if an incident should occur that needed immediate attention. There was mention of health battles in which I hope she didn't have to perservere the hardships and pain all these years. For this to be sudden I realize that there is no preparation. Family and close ones quickly begin functioning in high alert mode to maintain their watchful eye and care. I am so sorry that she is gone. My heart goes out to all of you. Lil was a beautiful person and will forever be loved and adored. My condolences. Jill Palmer (McWhinney) It's the "Lil" things we will never forget. - Posted by: Jill Palmer (McWhinney) (co-worker) on: Dec 27, 2025
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Nos plus sincères condoléances Norm & famille! Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. 🙏🙏 Aline & Claude Boisjoli🙏🙏 - Posted by: Aline Boisjoli (friend) on: Dec 27, 2025
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Lil was an amazing lady who we were so fortunate to have the pleasure of knowing . 💕Rip Lil. Norm you are in our thoughts 🙏you two were one ❤️ - Posted by: Alison & Rod (Friends /neibour at the lake.) on: Dec 27, 2025
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Even though I haven't see Lil since I retired 24 years ago, I still regard Lil as a close friend. When it comes to people with a beautiful smile, Lil is at the top of the list. You are truly a gift from God. May the Good Lord accept you into his arms & give you comfort. Too the loved ones you left behind, may their grief be lessened by knowing that your in God's dominion. Rest in peace, Regards, Ron - Posted by: Ron MacKenzie (Work colleague) on: Dec 27, 2025
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Lil was an amazing lady and a wonderful friend. She brought light into any room she walked into. I’m heartbroken and will cherish our friendship forever. My deepest sympathy to Norm and the rest of the family. - Posted by: Lynn Desjardine (Friend/co worker at Air Canada) on: Dec 27, 2025
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Norm, Gilles & family… We’re very sorry to learn of Lil’s passing. We enjoyed catching up whenever we bumped into Lil & Norm around St. Vital. - Posted by: Cathy & Rick Charles (Friends) on: Dec 27, 2025
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Mom was (and still is) the glue to our tight-knit family. She had a heart of gold and touched absolutely every person she ever crossed paths with. She was a force and her light shone so bright and will continue to. She loved hard. She was selfless, thoughtful, generous. She made us all stop to smell the roses. She loved unconditionally. She gave THE BEST hugs. Her skin was the softest. Her smile lit up every room she walked in to. She was stunningly beautiful (inside and out) and I know she will guide us as we try and navigate life without her. She had already earned her wings at birth. Mom, tu nous manques déjà tellement et je t’aimerai toujous plus. Repose-toi bien ♥️ - Posted by: Michelle Bourrier & Natasha Haines (Tash) (Daughter and daughter-in-law) on: Dec 27, 2025
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Veuillez accepter nos sincères condoléances en ce temps difficile pour votre famille. - Posted by: Gilbert et Linda Perrin (Amis) on: Dec 27, 2025
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I worked with Lilliane for years at the Winnipeg airport, she was always such a professional and dedicated CSSA with AC. She was a delight to work with, a one of a kind and she enthralled me I learned so very much from her friendly professionalism. Good bye my dear friend. - Posted by: Robert Gamache (friend) on: Dec 27, 2025
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Cher Norman, je suis profondément attristée par la perte de ton épouse. Il n’existe pas de mots pour apaiser une douleur aussi immense. Toi et ta famille sont dans mes pensées et mes prières en cette période extrêmement difficile. J’espère que vous pourrez ressentir tout l’amour et le soutien qui vous entourent et que cela vous apportera un peu de réconfort. - Posted by: Evelyne Vermeire (Friend) on: Dec 27, 2025