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Jo-Lee Bonthoux June 30, 1986 - January 1, 2024

In loving memory of Jo-Lee Bonthoux who passed away peacefully with family by her side in Winnipeg, MB on January 1, 2024 at 37 years old.

Jo-Lee was predeceased by her parents, Perry and Joanne Bonthoux, grandfather Ardell Lewis, cousin Joshua Woitowitz, and Grandmother Adeline Bonthoux.

Jo-Lee is survived by her sister Bailey McCurry (Matt), grandmother Rose Lewis, aunt and uncle Linda and Gerald Woitowicz, cousins Stacey Upton (Dan) and Lindsay Upton, along with numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A very special thank you to the 2 Nicoles and the staff at Actionmarguerite Saint-Boniface for all the love and care they gave to Jo-Lee. An a very special thanks to Marla Buchholz at the Huntington’s Society for your never-ending fight for Jo-Lee.

A Celebration of Life will take place at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on Friday, July 5, 2024 at 11 a.m. with Father Alan Campeau officiating.

Interment will follow at 1:30 p.m. at the Dryden Cemetery.

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    Graham Pateman says
    January 22, 2024 at 3:48 am

    Hello,

    I went to High School with Jo-Lee, and although we weren’t that close, we had a few classes together over the years, we were both in band, and her locker was just down the hall from mine which made for regular nods or “Hello”s in the hallway.

    I remember her as incredibly kind, incredibly smart and she played a mean flute. I have no bad memories of Jo-Lee, only happy ones. I am sure that is true for a great number of people as well.

    My condolences, she will be missed.

    Graham Pateman

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    Helen McKay says
    January 22, 2024 at 2:38 pm

    Bailey! I was shocked and saddened to read the news of your sister’s passing. My deepest condolences. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

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    Cathy Hutchison says
    January 22, 2024 at 5:21 pm

    To the Bonthoux families
    So sorry to hear about JoLee hugs to all of you.

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    Heather Arnold says
    January 22, 2024 at 5:56 pm

    My thoughts and prayers go out to you Rose for your never ending care for Jo-Lee

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    Micheline Lovenuk (aka Madame) says
    January 23, 2024 at 1:17 pm

    Bailey, there are no words to express my sadness at Jo-Lee’s passing. I can only offer my deepest condolences and a big virtual hug. Our prayers are going your way.

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      Bobbie-Jo Hutchison says
      January 25, 2024 at 8:29 pm

      To Jo-Lee rest easy beautiful girl, your friendship throughout high school and college ment the world to me and the memories we made will stay with me always.
      To Bailey and family I am so deeply sorry for your loss you are in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs to you all

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    Janet Lellava says
    January 23, 2024 at 4:22 pm

    Our mother Nellie (nee Woitowicz) and our father Jake Lellava were Jo-Lee’s great aunt and uncle. When our mom lived in Dryden, she loved to hear her brother Alec Woitowicz’s stories of the antics his little grandkids Jo-Lee and Bailey got up to. Especially the one where Bailey packed her little yellow suitcase! As the girls grew up and lived in Thunder Bay to attend college and university, their Auntie Nellie and Uncle Jake who lived in Thunder Bay loved to hear from the girls and take them out to dinner at the Prospector with us. As a young woman, Jo-Lee came for a visit to Thunder Bay. Her Grandma Auntie Rose called to let us know Jo-Lee was in town and we had a great visit with her. Janet’s cats competed for Jo-Lee’s attention. Our heartfelt condolences to Bailey, Auntie Rose, Gerry and all of their families. Rest in peace dear Jo-Lee. Love Valerie and Janet Lellava

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    Lou (Berg) Rhyner says
    January 23, 2024 at 4:26 pm

    So sorry to hear of Jo-Lee’s passing. She was in my son’s grade at school and I always thought the world of her. She was a sweetheart. My condolences go to all her family and friends. Rest in Peace Jo-Lee.

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    Francine Higgins says
    January 24, 2024 at 1:40 pm

    To Jo-lee’s family,
    Rest peacefully dear Jo-Lee.
    We have wonderful memories to cherish of our time spent with you at Thaddeus Lake & Richan Rd.
    Much love to all.

    Sincerely,
    Fran & Jamie Higgins

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    Kyle Wetelainen says
    January 24, 2024 at 4:22 pm

    I had the blessing of knowing Jo-Lee while she was in college in Thunder Bay. She was a wonderful friend and she went out of her way for me while I stayed with her for a few days before my studies. She was always so kind to all she crossed paths with.

    My condolences to her sister Baily and family, Jo-Lee often spoke of her fondness of Bailey. My prayers for all of you enduring this heart breaking loss.

    Kyle Wetelainen

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    Janet Bishop says
    January 25, 2024 at 8:41 pm

    I taught Jo-Lee in elementary school at St Joes and remember her kindness and great work ethic. I’m sad to realize her life was cut short by this terrible disease. Condolences to her surviving family.

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    Johlen Jordens says
    January 26, 2024 at 3:33 pm

    I was in school for years with Jo-Lee, and only have memories of gentleness and kindness from her and her entire family. I’ll be praying for her and her parents, and my condolences to all those who are mourning. Jo Lee was really a wonderful person to have known.

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    karen delorme says
    July 1, 2024 at 3:14 pm

    Love You Aunty and Uncle

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In lieu of flowers, donations in Jo-Lee’s memory may be made to Huntington Society of Canada-Manitoba Chapter, 200 Woodlawn Street, Winnipeg, MB R3J 2H7

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