It is with great sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Deborah Louise Allan on Thursday, April 16, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. She left us peacefully at the age of 71 years, with family by her side.
Deb was predeceased by her father Bennie Goodman, mother Jonina Goodman, sister Leslie Sigvaldason, father-in-law Gerald Allan and brother-in-law Ron Allan. Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband David; her sons John (Carol), Ian (Marcy), Kyle (Stephanie); grandchildren, Scott, Jack, Shane, Jason; siblings Beverley Widenmaier (Gord), Maureen Palson (Dan), Darryl Goodman (Kathleen); mother-in-law Arlene Ericson; sister-in law Sandra Demarco (Terry); brother-in-law Lorne Sigvaldason; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews; special relations Katie and Sheryl; additional relatives and friends.
Deborah was born December 31, 1954, in Arborg, Manitoba. She grew up in Arborg, moving later to Winnipeg, where she met her husband David, whom she married in January, 1989. Deb and “her boys” eventually moved outside the city limits, settling in Navin, near Dugald, Manitoba, where she was once again able to enjoy rural life.
Deb worked in the medical field for most of her life, first as a clerk in the Emergency department at Concordia hospital and later as a medical transcriptionist. She enjoyed gardening, canning, cooking, and crafting. She was gifted with an artistic intuition and a craftsman’s mindset, which allowed her to create wonderful creations. She was always doing some sort of “crafty” project and found joy in such work. She was also exceptionally skilled as a seamstress and sewed, knit and crocheted many beautiful treasures. Deb was also proud of her Icelandic heritage. She enjoyed researching her ancestry and was interested in the lives and stories of past generations. Most of all, Deb enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a proud Amma and her grandsons brought her much joy and happiness. She enjoyed playing with them, doing arts and crafts, and watching them grow.
The family would like to thank Dr. Paul, the staff of CancerCare Manitoba, staff on Ward 6E at St. Boniface Hospital, and the staff at Selkirk General Hospital and the Palliative Care Unit for all of their care and kindness.
Cremation has taken place and a private family interment will occur at a later date. She will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed!
Those we love don’t go away.
They walk beside us every day.
Unseen, unheard, but always near.
Loved and missed, you will always remain.
Goda Nott Elskan
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