March 8, 1951 – March 4, 2025
Carole Vivier, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend passed away peacefully on March 4, 2025, after a courageous and prolonged battle with lung cancer.
Born on March 8, 1951, Carole lived a life full of love, kindness, and resilience. Over the years she become known for her unwavering strength, warm heart, and deep dedication to her family. Her positivity and grace in the face of adversity inspired all who knew her.
Carole was married to Rick Vivier for 54 wonderful years. Together they built a life full of love, joy and shared memories. Carole is survived by her loving husband Rick, as well as her two daughters, Danielle Loundsbury (married to Colin Loundsbury) and Brandice Vivier (married to Rob Burns), and a son Michael Jurkow.
Carole’s legacy continues through her four granddaughters: Ali Puumala, Gabby Vivier-Hannay, and Aubrey Burns and Ella Burns, who brought immense joy to her life. Her great-grandchildren, William, Jack, Carson, and Emily Puumala will carry forward the love and lessons she shared with them. Carole also leaves behind four sisters, who shared in her love and support throughout the years.
In recognition of her exceptional contributions to the community, Carole was honored with the Order of Manitoba and the Order of Canada. These prestigious awards reflected her tireless dedication to making the world a better place, whether through her volunteer work, leadership, or quiet acts of kindness that left a lasting impact on those around her.
Carole’s warm smile, boundless love, and gentle spirit will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. She was a woman of incredible strength, grace, and integrity, and her memory will live on in the hearts of her family, friends, and everyone whose life she touched.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Carole’s memory to the Palliative Care unit at Riverview and Cancer Care Manitoba. The support we received from Cancer Care Manitoba, and Dr. Banerji in particular, was outstanding, and the compassion and kindness which the staff at Riverview demonstrated everyday was a gift.
A celebration of Carole’s life where family and friends can gather to remember and honor her remarkable life will be announced later this spring.
