Obituaries

So saddened to hear of Deb's passing she will be dearly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with Deb's family. RIP my friend

I am truly shocked to hear of Deb's passing....she was and is an amazing woman....my two daughters are and were students at Springers, I came to Deb recently to ask about my one daughter who hasn't been in classes for 6 years and asked 'should or could she come back?' She remembered her immediately and even what class she left in and replied 'of course she can'....you will be missed Deb and my families condolencses go out to yours........Cheryl

My family and I were shocked to hear the news of Deb's passing. Her love and passion for the these kids and what they did or what they were capable of was endless. Everyone who has trained at Springers knew Deb and it it easy for us all to remember one person but Deb knew everyone!!! If your child was in Springer she knew them by name and even the classes they were taking. That shows that she cared for each and every one of these kids as if they were her own, she loved them all! Deb, you will be missed but never forgotten. Our most sincere condolences go out to her family and all those who loved her. God Bless you all and even though she is not here anymore she will live on forever in so many hearts and memories.

She came into my life just as my own mother was departing. She was not just my mother-in law she was someone who guided me, comforted me, was there for me through thick and thin, and a voice of reason and truth. I never had the chance to tell you how proud I was to call you mom..forever in my heart We lost an amazing person but heaven gained an angel R.I.P. Deb

I was so sorry to hear about Deb's passing. I'll always be grateful to her for suggesting that I take the trampoline class with my kids even though I was over 40. Her attitude was 'why not?' It added so much fun to my life.

Was saddened to hear of Deb's sudden passing. My daughter Monica was in the competitive program years ago and my other daughter Mallory was a competitive gymnast years earlier at Winnipeg Gymnastics. Deb hired Mal as a coach and offered so much support. She had such a love and passion for Springers. Our hearts go out to you. Mandy Moss

Deb truly was the heart and soul of Springers. She made everyone feel like one of her own, and there were so so many of us. The world has lost a truly inspirational woman. Love and prayers to all her family.

My sincere condolensces for Deb's family and friends. My daughter has been a Springers member since we moved here in Winnipeg in 2010. Our family was shocked and saddened to hear of her passing. She truly was the heart of Springers Gymnastics Club. R.I.P. The de Freitas' family 🙁

I am so sad to hear of Deb's passing. I always enjoyed seeing her at springers, she always made us smile. She truly was the heart of springers.

I have known Debbie since she was 12 years old. I married her brother Greg in 1969 and since that time we became more like sisters then in-laws. We shared many good times and some sorrows but through all of it Debbie always retained her humour and laughter. She had a heart of gold and would do anything she could to help anyone. Debbie was a strong woman and will always be in my thoughts and memories; Love you Deb