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Lynn Warkentin

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MARILYNN “LYNN” WARKENTIN

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marilynn (Lynn) Warkentin at the age of 63 on April 2, 2025. Lynn died peacefully, surrounded by her three beloved children at the Selkirk Regional Hospital after a short but courageous battle with cancer.


She is survived by her loving husband Robert (Robb) Warkentin and children Emma (Stefan), Bobbi-Jo (Sheldon), Sam (Stephanie). As well as siblings, Mark (Cheryl) Cardinal of Vancouver, BC, Mae (Ron) McDonald of Lac La Biche, AB and Marian (Roger) Ebanks of Stouffville, ON. In addition, she was loved by her many nieces and nephews and many friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Bernice Cardinal and Peter Cardinal.


Lynn was born and raised in Lac La Biche, AB and trained as an RCMP Constable in Regina. She later shifted careers and came to work for Manitoba Hydro where she met her husband, Robb. Lynn had a 35 year career at Hydro from which she retired in 2018. Never one to be idle, Lynn continued to use her extensive skill set working part-time in a variety of ways. She helped out at her sister's at North Country Outfitting, retail sales and her last role as Office Administrator at ReMax Town and Country.


Among her many accomplishments--serving and protecting as an RCMP Constable, obtaining her MBA, compiling an extensive genealogy of her Metis heritage--she was most proud of her role as Mamma-Bear to her three beloved children. Lynn was known for being the most supportive and loudest parent in the stands, "YOU ROCK!!!!"


“I'll love you forever,

I'll like you for always,

As long as I'm living,

my baby you'll be.”

― Robert N. Munsch


A Celebration of Lynn's life will take place at 2:00pm on Monday, June 2, 2025, at 603 Wellington Crescent (at Academy Road) in Winnipeg. In honour of Lynn's bright and colourful personality, we encourage you to wear colour(s) as radiant as she was.


In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba.


Lynn’s family kindly requests that all of her friends and relatives take a few minutes to honour her memory by sharing photos, memories, and stories, using the comment section on this page.


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Heather Attrell nee Warren Reg#37545

April 15, 2025 at 6:15 PM

Rest in peace Lynn. I'm shocked & saddened to hear this but know you are not in any pain. Sorry we never got to reconnect a few years ago when we were driving through but I'll cherish our depot memories! Condolences and prayers to your family! ♥️🙏🏻🤗

Susan Pickering Galloway

April 15, 2025 at 4:01 PM

🙏My condollances to the Warketin family. My prayers are with all of you. 🙏

Kate Suline

April 15, 2025 at 1:10 PM

Gone way too soon. She was my troop mate, Troop 25. My sincere condolences to her family. I have fond memories of our time at Depot together.

Sian Thomson

April 15, 2025 at 9:27 AM

We were troopmates back in the day, 31 of us living in close quarters for 6 months. Lynn is one of several troop members I have kept in touch with. I remember her as fun-loving, happy, and a bright light on days that were hard to get through. This is such a great loss. Sincere condolences to her family and friends.

Paulette Delaney-Smith

April 15, 2025 at 7:55 AM

I am very saddened to hear of Lynn's passing. She was a troopmate of mine in 1982 at the RCMP Academy and I remember her fondly. Such a very nice person. Sincere sympathies to all of Lynn's family and friends.

gerry timlick

April 13, 2025 at 8:48 PM

RIP Lynn we met in gillam with hydro you were a fun loving and kind person

Larry Appleyard

April 12, 2025 at 3:35 PM

Sorry to hear of Lynn's passing. Always a pleasure to deal with at the Remax office.

Larry Appleyard

April 12, 2025 at 3:31 PM

Sorry to hear of Lynn's passing. Always a pleasant person to deal with at the ReMax office.

Erica Warkentin

April 12, 2025 at 12:02 PM

I loved Lynn's can do attitude!

She was a beacon of hope and possibilities! Her ease in connecting with people, her care for others, and her willingness to speak up exemplified her confidance! She shared her hugs and radiant smile generously! I will miss her.

Rick and Darci Holod and family

April 11, 2025 at 4:25 PM

Deepest condolences to your family. Lynn was always smiling and was eager to chat. There were several times where she would call and let us know there was a strange vehicle in the area, always thinking of other. She will be missed

Monica Baldwin

April 11, 2025 at 4:20 PM

Sending love and strength to all of you at the difficult time. Your mom was always so positive and always had that beautiful smile on her face. She was your number one fan and I always enjoyed chatting with her at the school or running into her in the community. My heart breaks for all of you, life is not fair. May you find some comfort holding on to all your beautiful memories you shared together. ❤️🙏

Andrea Schutz

April 11, 2025 at 3:07 PM

My sincerest condolences to Robb, Emma, Bobbi, Sam, and your extended family. Your mom was so special and I always enjoyed chatting with her at Grosse Isle School. Her beautiful spirit and zest for life will definitely live on in all of you. Sending you all strength and hugs. 💕

Diane Burelle (former MH colleague)

April 11, 2025 at 2:37 PM

Deepest condolences to all who knew and loved Lynn. She was such a beautiful person, inside and out. A strong woman of integrity. We will remember her fondly. 💛

Laura Holtmann

April 11, 2025 at 1:02 PM

So very sorry for your loss. I will always remember Lynn's sparkling smile and positivity. She lit up Rosser Elementary when she was there❤️

Colin&Anita Farquhar

April 11, 2025 at 8:09 AM

Colin and I met Lynn in Gillam. We lived across the road from each other there in the early 80s. Many fun times and great memories were had! We then made the move to the city and stayed in touch. She loved holding my kids as babies and I knew she would be an amazing mom, and Lynn did not disappoint. Met up in Wpg for lunch a few years ago, (it was a friendship you picked up and it felt like it was yesterday.) She spoke proudly of her 3 babies, makes Robert Munich's words very appropriate!

Lynn's smile, her laugh, her personality ..lit up the room

she will be missed.

Our deepest condolences

 

Sherry and Doug Fallis and family

April 10, 2025 at 10:34 PM

We our very sorry to hear about Lynn's passing! Sending our sincere condolences!💐 🙏🏻

Ron Drysdale

April 10, 2025 at 10:34 PM

My fave photo ... and I was the "best man" at their wedding ...

Susan and Jim Shaw

April 10, 2025 at 9:29 PM

😢Lynn, you will always be remembered for your kind words, beautiful smile and thoughtfulness. ❤️You always asked about the family everytime we spoke and would remind me to "say hi to Jim!" . You could light up a room. You were beautiful inside and out. So saddened to hear of your loss. Deepest condolences to your family🙏

Darla Davies

April 10, 2025 at 9:12 PM

Such a moving tribute to Lynn, you have honoured her life and love so beautifully. I'm so very sorry and saddened to hear of this tremendous loss. I will miss my dear friend's words of care and encouragement every time we would meet, her warm hug, and her smile that would light up every room. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.

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