Obituary of Melissa Kess

KESS:  We are saddened to announce the unexpected passing of Melissa Dawn on December 11, 2020 at age 35 years.  It’s with a very heavy heart that this loving mother to Jocelyn and Mason leaves us far too soon to join the angels in heaven.  

Melissa was born on November 7, 1985 and grew up in Winnipeg, where she attended John Pritchard Elementary School and graduated from Kildonan East Collegiate. As a child Melissa was a competitive gymnast, she enjoyed camping, playing dress-up with her sister and summer trips to B.C. to visit family. Melissa was extremely proud when she completed her LPN training at ACC in 2016. Melissa appreciated the love and support that Brent and Sandra provided through the years. When you think of Melissa, celebrate the good memories you have of her.  Remember that life is fragile and short and should be lived to the fullest.

She leaves to mourn her partner, Rori McNiven, their two beautiful children, Jocelyn and Mason, her sister, Jenn Kess (Jason Smith) and baby nephew, August.  Her parents, Janice & Chris Kess.  Her in-laws, Brent & Sandra Pilling, Neil & Lucie McNiven, sisters in-law Tessa McNiven, Corinne Mashour (Ahmed), brothers in-law Justin Pilling (Melissa), Kyle & Aidan McNiven, Gramma Edith Rice, along with many family and friends.

A celebration of Melissa’s life will be held at a later date. Donations in memory of Melissa can may be made to Funds for Furry Friends.  www.fundsfurfriends.com

Love is forever, love is undefined, it is both the highest level of joy and the deepest amount of pain.  A life with it is everything…to love, truly love, is divine and far outweighs the pain of losing a loved one.  To Melissa, my soulmate, my beautiful, my caring, my everything, you will always be with us, in our hearts, in my soul.  Love you now and forever…xoxo Rori.