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The O'Dowda Family posted a condolence
Dear Dias Family With Deepest Sympathy, We are very sorry to hear of Michelle passing this week. It's at times like this that we can't help but feel there is nothing that can be communicated which will ease the burden of sorrow and loss you are all under at this time, other than our sincerest wishes that our prayers will in some small way help lift this weight for all of you. Please know you are all in our thought and prayers during this difficult time. Much Love, Tim and Jill O'Dowda, and the whole O'Dowda Clan
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Joan Atchison (LPS Member) posted a condolence
Danielle, Brian and Family, I was deeply sorry to hear about the sudden loss of your beloved Michelle. I can only imagine how heavy your hearts must feel at this time. May your spirits be lifted with good memories of Michelle and through an abundance of love and support from your friends and family. May the Lord give you the peace that passes understanding. Sincerely
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Janis Brant-Boyle posted a condolence
I wanted to let Gillian and her family know that I am thinking of you all and will keep you close to my heart. May fond memories of Michelle and the support of family and friends help you through this very difficult time.
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Rosemary (Maxwell) Morrison posted a condolence
Tony, Barb, Danielle, Gillian, Nicole, Renee and Giselle. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. I have very fond memories of babysitting Michelle and all the girls when we lived next door to each other on Avondale Blvd. With Love, Rosemary, Jim, Lyndsay, Kyle and Nicole
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Leanne Cyr & Pete Bradstreet posted a condolence
Tony, Barb, Danielle, Gillian, Nicole, Renee, Giselle and Todd, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Michelle was such a special person. Itis heartbreaking to lose her at such a young age. I have such fond memories of growing up with many family Sundays spent with your family. I haven't seen Michelle or you girls for so long but my strongest recollection is what a warm, loving, family you were and, I know, still are. I pray you find strength in each other, that the pain will lessen with each day that passes and that soon your thoughts of Michelle will be filled with laughter and joy. Much love, Leanne & Pete
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Kim (Noakes) Haggith posted a condolence
Nicole, Scott, Jack and my entire "extended" Dias family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I have (as well as all of you) many fond memories of Michelle. She was a very talented and caring individual that you can be so proud of. She was too young but she will always be with all of you. Hugs from me to all of you. Kim, Terry, & Rachel & the Noakes family.
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Murray & Kae Ewing posted a condolence
Tony, Barb & Family: We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Love, Murray & Kae.
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The O’Dowda Family posted a condolence
Dear Dias Family With Deepest Sympathy, We are very sorry to hear of Michelle passing this week. It’s at times like this that we can’t help but feel there is nothing that can be communicated which will ease the burden of sorrow and loss you are all under at this time, other than our sincerest wishes that our prayers will in some small way help lift this weight for all of you. Please know you are all in our thought and prayers during this difficult time. Much Love, Tim and Jill O’Dowda, and the whole O’Dowda Clan
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Allan & Kim Ebert posted a condolence
Tony, Barb and family --- Words cannot express the sadness we feel for you all in your sudden loss of Michelle. We pray that God's care and the closeness of family and friends will carry you through this difficult time. With love, Kim & Allan
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Lloyd and June Switzer posted a condolence
Tony, Barb and Family: Many years have passed since we last visited and worked with you, Tony. We are very sorry to learn of the passing of your loved daughter, Michelle. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
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Shauna Mayer posted a condolence
Gillian and Family, Our deepest condolences during this most difficult time. Our prayers are with you as you mourn and may God's loving embrace be felt by all today. Sincerely, Shauna Mayer, on behalf of everyone at Mennonite Central Committee, staff and volunteers
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Michael and Jean Troster posted a condolence
Tony, Barb and the Dias family. Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your daughter Michelle. God grant you peace and comfort during this trying time and know our thoughts are with you.
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St. Catherine's Parish, Calahoo, Alberta posted a condolence
Michelle, was a very special lady. She opened her heart and offered her talents to our parish in a time of need. She truely is a model for all to follow. Our whole parish send their condolenses to her family. Michelle is in our hearts and prayers. Thank you for such a special lady. Judy Ortmeier, St. Catherine's Parish.
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Tara (Troster) and Dan Tomas posted a condolence
To the entire Dias family we want to offer our condolences on the passing of Michelle. Please know that our thoughts, love and prayers are with you at this time.
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Judy Ortmeier posted a condolence
A few years ago our church in Calahoo Alberta, was broken into. During the break in, they broke our statue of the Blessed Mother into hundreds of pieces. A news reporter came out to our rural parish and asked to see the remains of the statue. We never dreamed that the statue could be fixed, I had put it in a container and we were going to dispose of it once the weather had warmed up. The day after the story appeared on Global TV Edmonton, Michelle called me and wanted to know if we would be willing to let her try to repair the statue. There was a fellow who lived in Calahoo that worked with Michelle, so we sent the statue in to Michelle. In the mean time we never dreamed she would be able to repair the statue, as it had well over a hundred pieces, some just slivers and others from penny sized to quarter size. We ordered a new statue for our church while doing renovations to repair some of the damage that was caused by the break in. A year almost to the day, Michelle called and said she was sorry that it had taken so long, but she had finally finished the repairs to the statue. Needless to say I was shocked that she had been able to repair the statue. We made arrangements for her to bring the statue out to our church and we invited Global Edmonton also. We wanted other to know of Michelle’s generosity, we invited Michelle up to the front with the statue. Everyone was impressed at the fantastic job she did. There was only one little area you could see that she had been repaired. Michelle left a small flaw in the neck area as a reminder of the extensive repairs that were complete. She did an awesome job, and was very humble about her gift to us, and refused payment. The Lady that had donated the statue originally took custody of her, and after church, some of us went to lunch with Michelle to get to know a little bit about her. Needless to say we were shocked to read about her passing away. Michelle will always be special to us at St. Catherine’s Parish. She made a wonderful diary of pictures and the step by step diary of how she went about fixing the statue. She was truly an amazing woman. She spent a year fixing up a statue for our little church, she wanted to do good to counterbalance the bad that someone had done to our church. She touched many heart by her generosity and will be remember in our hearts and our prayers. Judy Ortmeier, Parish Chairperson, St. Catherine’s Parish
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Flora & Charles posted a condolence
No more migraines or aches and pains; just the sound sleep of cats. Rest in peace, dearest Michelle. Love and affection as always - Flora and Charles.
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Tanya Wilson (Bruce) posted a condolence
Giselle, you and your family are in my thoughts. I hope you can find comfort in being with your friends and family. I am so sorry that you (and your family) have experienced this huge loss. Take care Gis.
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Susan Wilson posted a condolence
My dearest Renee and Family, We are deeply sorry for your loss. May God be with you and enfold you with his love during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, now and always. Love, Susan, Ken, Caleb, Emma and Samuel
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JoAnn, Kim and Jacob Wilson posted a condolence
Dear Renee, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. God Bless. JoAnn, Kim and Jacob
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Pauline Van Der Velden and family posted a condolence
Dear Tony, Barb, Danielle, Gillian, Nicole, Renee and Giselle and your families... We feel so blessed to have had such a great visit here in St. Albert in July with Michelle, Danielle, Brian, Taygen and Mason. I personally have always felt the special family bond your family has and am grateful to have been a part of it over the years. We are so sad for your loss; it extends far and wide over this country! We continue to pray the Lord's mighty strength and peace over you all... May the Joy of the Lord be your strength! Much love, Pauline, Joseph, Cole, Grace and Claire... xo
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Cindi & Lynette posted a condolence
We send our love to you from "just a part of" Michelle's Edmonton family. Know that we are here for you when you come back in October. I know that the loss we feel here is just a small part of what you must be feeling. Much love!
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Nancy Boere posted a condolence
Barb, Tony and Fam, Simone told me of your sad news,and we want to express our sincere codolences, Barb, We have not seen or heard from each other for a long,long time but we will never forget your care and compassion for Diny and also the time when you were there for us when Mom was at U.H. Our love and prayers are with all of you. Jim & Nancy Boere
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Perreira (Rozina) posted a condolence
Dear Tony, Barb, Danielle, Gillian, Nicole, Renea, and Giselle and your families: When sadness fills our hearts, sometimes we must believe what we can't see. May God show you the way to new hope, peace, and happiness, and know that Michelle is loved - for God is Love. With Sympathy, Rozina (Rose) Perreira
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Andrew posted a condolence
I apologize for adding this embarrassingly late – I only recently heard the news of Michelle’s passing. I met Michelle while working at a paint store that helped her from time to time with questions. On one of my final days at the paint store Michelle stopped in for some advice and I mentioned that I was leaving to work at a group home for kids in care. Michelle kept in touch, often passing on free tickets so we could bring our kids or the child I volunteered one-to-one with. But Michelle, being who she is, could never stop at that so she always invited the children to go backstage and see the sets and costumes. Two of our boys joined the Citadel’s young theater group just from the exposure Michelle had given them into the wonderful world of theatre. I’ll never forget the time Michelle took out of her life to answer the seemingly thousands of questions that our kids asked her. She will always remain a light in those young ones lives. God Bless. Andrew.