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SHELLEY ADELE SPOKES
Born: Jun 17, 1951
Date of Passing: Jun 18, 2026
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemorySHELLEY ADELE SPOKES
The most special woman in the world, my wife Shelley Spokes, has passed away. I loved her with all my heart.
Shelley was diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2020. She moved into the Deer Lodge Centre on June 26, 2024, where she passed away June 18, 2026, following a recent cancer reoccurrence.
Left to cherish Shelley’s memory are her husband Ray, daughter Kristy, son Glen, daughter-in-law Whitney, Shelley’s six precious grandchildren ages 7 to 17, sister Pamela (Anderson) Paseska and brother Russel.
Dancing played a very important role in Shelley’s life. At age 3, she started participating in organized dance at the McConnell’s School of Dance. She continued to be very involved in various styles of dance for about 25 years with her passion being Irish dance. This included performing with her dance group at the 1976 Montreal Summer Olympics, dancing at the Irish Pavilion during Folklorama and traveling with her dance group throughout Canada and the U.S.A. With a Swedish family heritage, Shelley and her family were quite involved with the Swedish Pavillion during Folklorama. She represented the pavilion one year as Miss Sweden.
Ten pin bowling was a favorite activity of hers. Shelley bowled for many years at the La Verendrye Lanes and Chateau Lanes until she had to stop due to the dementia.
Our family wishes to express our heartfelt gratitude to the staff at the Deer Lodge Centre – Dementia Unit for their compassionate and attentive care. The staff made Shelley’s life in her new home as comfortable as possible and for that we are profoundly thankful.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 20, 2026
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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My deepest sympathies to you and your loved ones. So sad to hear. - Posted by: Terry Garraway (Fruend) on: Jun 20, 2026
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Ray, I am very sorry to hear about the struggles you, Shelley, and your family had to go through over the past few years and saddened to hear about her passing. Shelley always had the greatest smile whenever she came in contact with someone and it sounds like she was blessed to have had a very active and beautiful life prior to her illness. My sincere condolences to you and your family for your loss. - Posted by: Monique Berube (Former co-worker) on: Jun 20, 2026
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To Ray and family our deepest condolences on the passing of Shelley, - Posted by: Craig and Sheila Vickery (Friend) on: Jun 20, 2026
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Ray, I am so sorry about the passing of Shelley. My deepest condolences to you and your family. She was such a beautiful lady and we always had a nice conversation when she would come to your office at St. B. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. - Posted by: Eva Haddad (Friend) on: Jun 20, 2026