1952 – 2024
Dianna (Lynn) Garrioch was born in 1952 in Altona, Manitoba and passed away September 12, 2024, in Winnipeg after a short battle with cancer.
Lovingly known as Lynn, Lynn grew up on a farm with her parents and one younger brother. This is where she learned the love of cooking, gardening, and helping run the farm and their farm animals.
In 1968, her family made the move to the big city where they resided in Fort Rouge, Winnipeg. Lynn attended high school at Churchill High. Shortly after, she would meet Doug Garrioch. It was love at first sight for Doug. After he won her heart, she was truly devoted to him. The two were married in 1972 and had their first child, Brandy in 1974, followed by Ryan in 1976, and Tanys in 1978.
Lynn and Doug made the move to St James shortly after marriage and soon thereafter purchased their first family home, where they lovingly raised their three children. The Garrioch family home proudly still remains in the family.
Throughout life, Lynn worked in the hospitality industry where she owned several small local businesses over the years. Eventually to retire in 2020. Her biggest pride and joy was family. Lynn loved her family fiercely and with every ounce of her soul. She was quick to welcome in her daughter’s friends and loved ones as they were her own. Lynn had big love for her extended family and had passion for life and love. Even through illness, Lynn kept lighthearted laughter and fun moments with her grandchildren.
Lynn was blessed at a second chance at love when she met Tony. Lynn and Tony would share their weekly date nights at Smittys, go for drives throughout the city to see all the holiday lights, relaxing movie nights in, home-cooked Italian meals, bonfires, and enjoying nights together where Lynn loved hearing Tony play the guitar. Although their time together was far too short, Tony is deeply cherished by Lynn’s family.
Lynn is survived by her two loving daughters Brandy and Tanys; son-in-law Brad; three grandchildren, Keanna, Axton, and Finn; her adoring boyfriend Tony; four sisters-in-law Phyllis, Nellie, Rhoda, and Fern (Marcel); brother-in-law Stewart; and her extended Braun and Wiebe family; along with numerous cherished nieces and nephews, and loving friends. Lynn was predeceased by her husband Doug Garrioch, her son Ryan Garrioch, mother Justina Braun, father Jacob Braun, brother Sheldon Braun, her in-laws Glen and Doris Garrioch, Clara and Ed Owen, Art and Marion Dueck, Phil Allard, Glenice and Lorne Zayshley, and Archer and Betty Garrioch. She will be greatly missed by all.
A special thank you to friends and family who came to Lynn’s side during her illness, and who greatly supported her family through this difficult time.
In lieu of a traditional funeral service, Lynn requested a party to be held at the family home at a later date.
