Obituaries

DENISE VERSAVEL (NEE VANOVERSCHELDE)

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Denise Versavel (nee Vanoverschelde) on Thursday, November 10, 2026, at the age of 96 years old.

Denise is survived by her children Joseline, Luc (Hilary), Patrick (Lori) and Dominique (Annabelle); grandchildren Neil (Valerie) great-grandchildren Melodie and Aiden; Alan (Brenda); Kelsey (Steve); Rowan (Kennedy) great-grandchildren Taryn, Logan and Jordyn. She is survived by sister-in-law Denise, several nieces and nephews in Belgium.

Denise was predeceased by her husband Remi Versavel (Nov. 10, 2016), her parents, sisters Agnes, Mariette, brothers Omer, Lucien, brothers-in-law and sister-in-law in Belgium.

Denise was born on September 23, 1930, in Poelkappelle, Belgium. Denise farmed with her husband in Belgium until she moved with her family to Canada in September 1965. This was to fill a dream for a new life with opportunities in Canada. In addition to looking after her family, Denise worked at Whitehall cleaners as well as working parttime with local caterers. After several years of living in the city of Winnipeg, the family moved in 1979 to an acreage in the Oakbank area, fulfilling a dream to have some land and have her beautiful flower beds and decorative gardens. She loved gardening, and having colorful displays of flowers and shrubs throughout the property. She loved to cook and enjoyed preparing large dinners for friends and family at their home.

Her legacy is one of relentless hard work and endurance, and she will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

In accordance to her wishes, cremation has taken place and no funeral will be held.

We thank the staff of River East Personal Care Home for their care and support.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Denise’s honour to Winnipeg Humane Society or a charity of choice.