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JOWANA ADIMILA PELLETIER
Born: Oct 26, 1963
Date of Passing: Aug 14, 2014
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJOWANA ADIMILA PELLETIER Jowana Adimila Pelletier (nee Naliva) passed away peacefully on August 14, 2014 in the palliative care unit at St. Boniface Hospital at the age of 50 years. Jowanna leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband, John, her children; Rosie and Angelina Pelletier, and Kelera (Danny) Williams; grandchildren, Avah, Tayshaun Simione, Anaia and DanDan (Daniel Jr.), her parents Ratu Epeli Naliva and Adi Pasemaca Valalau, and mother-in-law Irene Pelletier. Siblings, Lasaro (Ama) Apenisa, Kelera (Tom) Tutini, Simione (Asenaca) Waqaicece, Silina (Kelevi) Muwai, Guy (Ging Ging) Pelletier, Paul (Ivannia) Pelletier, Rene (Linda) Pelletier, Gisele (Marcel) Blair, and Jackie (Rod) Feledechuk, as well as numerous nephews and nieces. She is predeceased by her dear grandmother Adi Luisa Aladei, her sister Aditea Simo and her father-in-law John D. Pelletier, as well as other beloved family and friends. Jowana was born on October 26, 1963 in the village of Wainadiro, Serua, Fiji Islands. While still in Fiji, she married her husband John on September 18, 1985 as he was living there during his travels. She and her daughter Rosie immigrated to Swan Lake, MB, Canada in late 1985, and the family later relocated to Winnipeg, MB in 1997. She quickly made many long lasting relationships in her new home country and during her many travels, always attracting people from different walks of life. Even in her sickness, Jowana always maintained a love for life and a kind and caring personality, often putting others needs before her own. She was well known for organizing many cultural events and parties as well as for her amazing cooking and baking. Jowana was a passionate people person, always being careful to make everyone feel welcome and important. She will be dearly missed by so many of her family and friends around the world. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, August 22, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Bernadette Roman Catholic Church located at 820 Cottonwood Road, Winnipeg, MB with reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Hospice & Palliative Care Manitoba, Suite N119-2109, Portage Ave., St. James, Manitoba R3J 0L3, or contact (204) 889-8525. An excerpt from Jowana's diary during her last trip to Fiji in 2012 reads: "Death is not extinguishing the light, it is only putting out the lamp because the dawn has come." - Rabindranath Tagore, Nobel Peace prize winner. Adam's Funeral Home of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba in care of arrangements. Phone 248-2201 or 1-888-400-2326. www.afh.ca
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 20, 2014
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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Still missing you mom! - Posted by: Angelina Pelletier (Daughter) on: Feb 19, 2016
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I first met Jowana when she telephoned me out of the blue about 10 years ago. My uncle Johnny had suggested she contact me while in Fiji, due to it's proximity to Australia. We kept in contact through email until we met in person at the Poitras Family Reunion in 2006. Jowana's welcome was extremely warming. I don't know if I ever met such a friendly, genuinely caring person. Sincere condolences to my cousin John, their children, grandchildren and all who loved her. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Georgie - Posted by: Georgie Poitras (John Pelletier's cousin) on: Aug 21, 2014
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Our sympathies to all of you on the loss of your wife and mother. She will live on in her beautiful children and grandchildren. - Posted by: Melanie, Derek & Sofie Berard () on: Aug 20, 2014
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I've known Jowanna since I got here 20 yrs ago. I was shy at first. Don't know anyone, but when I've met her she made me a part of the family. Took me without questions. And the love, the thoughtfulness she gave was tremendous. She made me feel like I'm not alone here. That I have a family. I have not seen her or even visited her since she got sick. And I felt so sad, that I have not even try to visit her or any of my family there. But I always pray for her. I love you Jowanna. Thank you for the love and care that you showed and my family. I am always grateful. Thank you for making me a part of your family and hoping that I will still be apart of it. I love you and I will Miss you forever. I will always keep you in my heart. Thank you. - Posted by: Diadema (Ging) (Sister in law) on: Aug 20, 2014
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The most selfless, beautiful, kind, caring, loving and wonderful person I have had the pleasure of knowing. May you rest in peace and we meet again. Love you Jowana. Xxoo (love to John, Rosie, Lina and Kelera - an families.) - Posted by: Kara Paterson (Family friend) on: Aug 20, 2014
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Nene Jowana, even though we never met but just talking to u on the phone tells me alot about yourself. As it been described by so many u make people feel important, u loving n very humble lady, it's so hard nowadays to meet people who is like u always loving n positive. Goodbye Nene till we meet again in the new system of things. May u rest in Peace. - Posted by: Vivita Kurilagi (Nene (aunt)) on: Aug 20, 2014