August 11, 1949 – March 31, 2025
After a life-long struggle with pain and many challenges that she fearlessly and courageously
encountered daily, Karen passed peacefully on March 31, 2025, in Carman as the warmth of the
sun touched her spirit and lifted her away.
Karen will be missed by her beloved husband Leonard, loving Mom to Lori and Jon, proud
Grandma of Hanna, Gavin, Liam and Kyle.
Karen will be missed by her older brother Arne, her nieces and nephews and in-laws from the
Saunders and Lindell family.
Born to John and Ruth Lindell, who lived on a farm in Eriksdale, she grew up and met
Leonard in Eriksdale and they married in 1967.
Family, including pets was most important to Karen who was often busy in the kitchen baking
and cooking or outside gardening. She loved watching sports and cheering on her local
Winnipeg teams, tuning in to the Voice and doing crossword puzzles.
Karen was passionate and committed about volunteering, especially with Headingley Senior
Services, where she volunteered for many years.
Thanks to all the staff in the Portage hospital who helped mom over the past few months, and a
special thank you to Carman hospital staff who helped through her final journey.
In lieu of flowers, please make donation to Cancer care.
After a life-long struggle with pain and many challenges that she fearlessly and courageously
encountered daily, Karen passed peacefully on March 31, 2025, in Carman as the warmth of the
sun touched her spirit and lifted her away.
Karen will be missed by her beloved husband Leonard, loving Mom to Lori and Jon, proud
Grandma of Hanna, Gavin, Liam and Kyle.
Karen will be missed by her older brother Arne, her nieces and nephews and in-laws from the
Saunders and Lindell family.
Born to John and Ruth Lindell, who lived on a farm in Eriksdale, she grew up and met
Leonard in Eriksdale and they married in 1967.
Family, including pets was most important to Karen who was often busy in the kitchen baking
and cooking or outside gardening. She loved watching sports and cheering on her local
Winnipeg teams, tuning in to the Voice and doing crossword puzzles.
Karen was passionate and committed about volunteering, especially with Headingley Senior
Services, where she volunteered for many years.
Thanks to all the staff in the Portage hospital who helped mom over the past few months, and a
special thank you to Carman hospital staff who helped through her final journey.
In lieu of flowers, please make donation to Cancer care.