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TRACY KIM HEPPNER
Date of Passing: Feb 08, 2025
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryTRACY KIM HEPPNER
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing of Tracy Kim Heppner on February 8, 2025, at Health Sciences Centre, with family members at her side.
Tracy will forever be remembered by family and friends for her friendly greetings, non-judgemental character, kind and gentle nature, generous heart, helpful and supportive ways, who would go over and above for others. She could light up a room and was often the go-to person when you needed a laugh. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
It was a natural fit for Tracy to choose nursing where her positive personality and leadership skills shone throughout her 42 year career as a Clinical Resource nurse at St. Boniface Hospital.
Tracy was recognized by the Manitoba Nurses Union with a Yellow Ribbon Award as part of a team which worked to get the Acute Care Surgical Service off the ground - an early intervention program for surgical patients - affectionately named Room 9.
A strong testimonial to her outgoing personality and helpful manner is evident by the various staff members, patients, and families of patients, who kept in touch with Tracy throughout her retirement years.
Born in Regina, Saskatchewan, Tracy was a devoted and loving mother to son Josh. Throughout her adult life she kept in close contact with her siblings, and was a constant companion with best friend Rose.
There was no better way to enjoy summer (her favourite season) than relaxing by Rose’s pool sipping on cool refreshments.
Over the years Tracy gave back to her community through charity support, and holding the leadership position of volunteer Chairperson for nine years at her condominium complex.
Tracy is survived by son Josh; sisters, Joanne (Dusty), Joan (Doug); brother-in-law Jim Cassidy; nieces, Tara and JJ; nephews, Darby, Paul, Joel and Lee.
She was predeceased by her parents, Norman and Mildred; sister Lynn; and her many furry friends she dearly loved and cared for over the years.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Tracy’s name to Black Bear Rescue Manitoba or a charity of your choice.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 15, 2025
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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I first met Tracy playing slow pitch baseball for the Masterbatters years ago. What fun Tracy and Rose brought to the team. Never laughed so much. My condolences to Rose losing your best friend and Josh losing your mother. Pete & Eleanor - Posted by: Eleanor & Pete Willms (Friend) on: Apr 06, 2025
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I was a patient at St. Boniface Hospital in July-August 2012 when I was re-admitted with a blood infection and it was Nurse Tracy Heppner who added an extra blood test to the list of lab requisitions made by a doctor to determine what bacteria infected me and what antibiotic was required to treat it — she saved my life. What a wonderful nurse and careing woman, and I will never forget her. - Posted by: Karen Barnsley (Former Patient) on: Apr 04, 2025
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Thanks Tracy For the Best Care Anywhere 7AW - Posted by: Bruce (Coworker) on: Mar 17, 2025
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I would like to extend our sincere condolences from myself & MacLellan family. Tracey was a wonderful person & great colleague & friend - Posted by: Linda MacLellan (Trained with Tracey. Long time friend) on: Mar 16, 2025
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My deepest sympathies. Worked with Tracy at St. Boniface. A wonderful person. - Posted by: Shelley Havelange (Former co worker) on: Mar 15, 2025
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Thank you princess for all of the knowledge and compassion that you bestowed on so many nurses, doctors and of course patients. You are a huge part of my daily practice. I was blessed to have such an amazing mentor and you will never be forgotten. Josh my heart breaks for you. Your mother loved you fiercely. She will be watching over you with all the dogs and cats in heaven. Love you princess - Posted by: Shawna Brambilla (Friend) on: Mar 15, 2025
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Worked many years with this fine lady who truly exemplifies what a nurse was really all about, hardworking, kindness, attention to detail, dependable, never losing sight of the needs of her patients. All of these traits she passed along to her hardworking staff on one of St Boniface's best working units in our hospital. Tracy certainly made a difference in a lot of patients & people’s lives who she touched. Our sincere condolences to her family & Rest in peace Tracy 🙏🏻 - Posted by: Jim King (Coworker) on: Mar 15, 2025
