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.
9 thoughts on “Dianna (Lynn) Garrioch”
What a wonderful Aunt! She taught me lots with Auntie Fern!! What a team they were!
Im glad I was able to spend some time with her and get more advice one more time, she was one of the BEST. Lots of love in that lady! My heart aches for you Brandy and Tanys.
Rest in Peace Auntie Lynn
Deepest condolences Brandy, Tanys and family. I’m very sad to hear she passed. Lynn was such a great friend. I’ll cherish the memories I have of her. The laughs and many talks we had. She was so easy to talk to. I could tell her anything. She always talked of both of you and you could hear joy in her voice when she talked of her grandchildren. I’ll miss ya buddy. Until we meet again.
Aunty Lynn had such a beautiful sole, full of beauty inside and out. Her heart was so full. When my mom passed she invited us all over to her place to spend Christmas with them. Such an innocent gesture that meant the world to all of us. I will remember one of my last visits with her, she was so full of laughter, that memory is forever burned in my mind❤️
Hugs and lots of Love the Krastel family 💞💕
Dear Brandy,Tanys and family. I am so sad to hear of the passing of your mother. I remember how she welcomed me in her home almost as her own. She would make BLT’s for us and always be in good spirits making it for us, knowing it would be our Garrioch staple snack. She was protective to her girls including me, which always made me feel welcomed and loved by her. I will forever remember the warmth of her home and her hugs she gave us when we came home safe to her. Rest in peace Lynn.
With love and condolences, Dilara.
Tanys and Brandy, I’m so sorry for your loss. I knew Lynn as a kind and caring neighbour in St James community . I remember you girls because you were friends with Melanie & Jason in middle school and lived just one street over. Wishing you peace and healing and good memories of mom.
I was blessed that she called me friend. May God be with you.
We are blessed to know that she called us friends. May God be with you.
Valerie and Ralph
We’re so sorry to hear about Lynn. Our hearts go out to Brandy and Tanys.