OBITUARY
Kimberly Leesa Coutu
19 December, 1966 – 14 October, 2020
It is with the heaviest of hearts and sadness we announce the sudden passing of Kimberly Leesa Coutu on October 14 from a stroke at the age of 53.
She is lovingly remembered by her parents Jean-Paul and Cordelia, her siblings Keanyn, Kendra, Kyle and Kedron, by her children Danielle, Connor and Liam, by her granddaughters Charlie and Aubrey, and by so many others who loved her and held special places for her in their heart.
Kim was easy to love. She lived for her kids and grandkids. She lit up a room with her laugh and spirit. She was a hard worker and was determined. She was beautiful. She was kind. She was loved. She will be missed.
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Due to Covid-19 restrictions Kim's service is private and by invitation only. The public will be able to view the live stream.
For those unable to attend, the livestream for the funeral at 3:00 pm can be accessed through the church's website.
https://live.gospelcentre.com/
Please pass that link onto your friends and family who will be watching.
Memories
Kimberly Leesa Coutu
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ADD A MEMORYLuly Ramos
26 October 2020
My deepest condolences to Kim’s Family and Friends. Just know she was so proud of each and everyone of you! There is so much to say about Kim she was the most amazing beautiful strongest woman I knew! I meet Kim at work we hit it off right away she was my maid of honor at my wedding, we did a spare of the moment Vegas trip! And had a blast! Got to enjoy going camping with her! I use to say to Kim I want to be just like you so confident and full of life! People use to think we were sisters and I sure loved her like one. She was always there good and bad times didn't even have to ask she would just show up ! Her laugh was so contagious we would laugh and Laugh I would say I don’t even know why I’m laughing but I knew it was because of her laugh. Kim loved Halloween because she was able to do her favourite thing dress up she use to say stop being a chicken and dress up! well let’s just say she got me to dress up one year she even picked out my costume to match hers of course haha this year I have decorated my house for You Kim in your memory! I can’t believe you are gone god took you way to soon! I can go on and on about our memories and what a amazing woman you were! I will love and miss you forever my friend my sister ❤️
Nadine Gunputrav
25 October 2020
Sorry about the duplicate post. I can't find a way to delete the one without the photo. #Apologies 😔
Nadine Gunputrav
25 October 2020
I knew Kim in Fort McMurray (waaayyy back!) through people that were close to both of us. She and I weren't close but I knew/know what a firecracker she was! 😁 She was a bright light that was snuffed out too soon. So young to leave this world!! It's always sad when a life is cut short and even worse when someone seems to be starting a new (happy) chapter. Life isn't fair, in that way, and I feel the sadness of (mutual) friends and Kim's loved ones. When you knew someone 'back-in-the-day' and they're gone TOO SOON, it's a shocker! 🥺
Watching the 'streaming' service left me with a quiet calmness...followed by sadness. I know that Kim is now at rest and the long road of grieving starts for those left behind. The memorial was lovely and the words spoken reached across the technology involved. The photos shown were fitting tributes and made me smile. I felt the the joy of Kim's life and her love of family and friends. I was/am reminded that life should be LIVED LARGE and we should just enjoy every day!! 👍🌐🙌
Heartfelt condolences to family and friends. 💛
#ThoughtsAndPrayers 💭🙏
#SendingHealingHugs 💞🤗
Godspeed Kim...and farewell. 😇
Nadine Gunputrav
25 October 2020
I knew Kim in Fort McMurray (waaayyy back!) through people that were close to both of us. She and I weren't close but I knew/know what a firecracker she was! 😁 She was a bright light that was snuffed out too soon. So young to leave this world!! It's always sad when a life is cut short and even worse when someone seems to be starting a new (happy) chapter. Life isn't fair, in that way, and I feel the sadness of (mutual) friends and Kim's loved ones. When you knew someone 'back-in-the-day' and they're gone TOO SOON, it's a shocker! 🥺
Watching the 'streaming' service left me with a quiet calmness...followed by sadness. I know that Kim is now at rest and the long road of grieving starts for those left behind. The memorial was lovely and the words spoken reached across the technology involved. The photos shown were fitting tributes and made me smile. I felt the the joy of Kim's life and her love of family and friends. I was/am reminded that life should be LIVED LARGE and we should just enjoy every day!! 👍🌐🙌
Heartfelt condolences to family and friends. 💛
#ThoughtsAndPrayers 💭🙏
#SendingHealingHugs 💞🤗
Godspeed Kim...and farewell. 😇
Patrick Marchand
24 October 2020
My deepest condolences to Kim’s Family and Friends.
Although it has been a long time since Kim and I met, she had a significant presence that will never be forgotten.
I hear her laugh and see her smile whenever I think about the moments I got to share with her.
Rest In Peace Kim.
Deb Marchand
24 October 2020
To Kim's family, and her dear friend Nadine, I send you my condolences. Kim's service was beautiful, with all the happy family and friendship times in photos, and comforting songs and words.
Rest in Peace Kim.
With love,
Deb Marchand
Alice Marchand
24 October 2020
Cordelia and Jean Paul. Sending our sincere sympathy on the loss of Kim to your family from our family. Harvey and Alice Marchand,Pat,Roger, Deb and Dale
Craig Muncaster
24 October 2020
A special human, indeed. I would kid her about those perfect hands and fingers. I hate speaking in the past tense. Her life at times was not an easy one. I am privileged to have known her. To all those who supported her on her life journey, I thank you. I will miss you, Kim.
Jackie Goldie McClure
23 October 2020
Kim and I shared a few great years at work at Old Strathcona. We had many a good chat, and laughs too, discussing our trials and tribulations with work and with life. I am really sad to be writing here today.
I send my heartfelt condolences to Kim’s family and many friends. Find peace and comfort in each other. Know that Kim touched many lives with that smile and infectious laugh.
Travis Johnston
23 October 2020
My connection to my love has been long. We first met 25 years ago. Kim and I were in and out of touch until may of 2019. Upon meeting again at that same time we fell hopelessly in love. I remember our first kiss which was so gentle and passionate. I can not express my deepest sadness enough for the loss of a daughter, mother, sister and grandmother and my sweetest Queen .
I will always love you my Queen.
Gord Tyndle
22 October 2020
My thoughts are with the family at this time of loss. In years past I was blessed to be able to work with Kim at RBC on 82 Ave. A dynamic personality and an amazing individual, she was great to have on the team. Praying for all of you.
Lorraine Coutu
22 October 2020
My deepest condolences to Paul, Casey & family for the loss of Kimberly. God needed another angel. All our love and prayers. From Lorraine, Harry and the girls Norine, Karen, Andrea, Tracy.
Rhonda and Colin Anders
22 October 2020
To Kim's Family,
Kim was our neighbor for the last 10 years....I will miss our chats over the fence usually about her best friend, Koda or her lovely little garden she had this year. Kim was a beautiful person and I wish her peace and solstice in the heavens above . To the coutu family, you raised a beautiful young woman who will be missed dearly. To her children, hold her memories close she will be with you always ❤ hugs to all
Cordelia&Jean-Paul Coutu
21 October 2020
It is with deep sadness that we share memories of our much loved, beautiful, first born Kimberly Leesa . She appreciated her second name because it was unique and she WAS a unique individual. She brought many firsts into our lives: baptism, starting school, communion, dating, graduation, wedding , grandchild and great grandchild but the one we did not anticipate was the first passing of one of our children. She took delight in planning theme family parties with her sister Kendra, and playing Scene It with her brothers Keanyn, Kyle and Kedron . She was the glue that held our family together. Her infectious laughter and the joy which exuded from her touched us all. We will miss her dearly but look forward to a heavenly reunion where as one friend put it, “the Father has called her home!”
Miranda Cooper
21 October 2020
I attended Father Patrick Mercredi High with Kim and worked with her at the Brick warehouse downtown Fort Mac in the 80's. I remember Kim for her humour, kindness and all around good person. I was so incredibly saddened when I heard she passed. Rest in Peace my friend, you will be missed!
All my love and prayers to the family.
Miranda
Jean-Paul Desaulniers
21 October 2020
Both Mary and I would like to send our deepest symphonies to Kim’s family. She will be sadly missed by all those she touched.
Heidi Semkowich
21 October 2020
Kim, when you joined our family a year and a half ago I was so, so happy that you came into Travis' life. The love you two shared was truly amazing. Your smile lit up the room and your laugh was infectious.
Your absence will forever be felt by everyone in our family. Rest well my beautiful sister-in-law. You are gone, but will never be forgotten.
Marlene Checknita
21 October 2020
When I first called Kim on the phone after she had inquired about a program here @ CDI College, I knew instantly that I had just been blessed to speak with an amazing person! We laughed so much during that first in-person meeting that we had to schedule again for a second one as we literally ran out of time. Her laugh...her smile...and her genuine warmth is what reached me deeply. Those qualities of her will forever be imprinted in my memory.
Elia Palamarchuk
21 October 2020
My deepest sympathy to Kimberly's family and friends. She will forever be in your heart.
Laura Stock
20 October 2020
Kim & I were brought together in youth through the friendship of our moms. We never stayed in touch in adulthood (though our moms continue their friendship still). Yet I still feel joy at her memory & sadness at her passing. My deepest condolences to her beautiful family.
All my love & blessings,
Laura Stock (Gladys Stock's daughter)
Gilbert Gyimah
20 October 2020
For someone as full of life as Kim was, it was with much shock and sadness that I received the news of Kim's passing.
I served as Kim's Instructor in the Accounting & Payroll Diploma program at CDI much of 2019.
Kim got on so well with everyone. In class, Kim would often enrich the learning environment by sharing relevant experiences from her days as a bank employee. When working through a challenging question in class, Kim would break into her usual ready smile when asked if she needed help on the question.
It was the same smiling Kim that joined the staff of CDI this year. I would occasionally stop at the doorway of her office to say Hi and ask how she was doing.
On behalf of your classmates and myself, I wish you eternal rest, Kim.
Sharon Nash
20 October 2020
We were both late for our first day at college. From that day on we were best of friends. Over 2 decades later, she opened her home to me during the big fire. We compared our family trees and found out we were related. All that time we should have know why we instantly connected. I love you my Kimmy.
Audrey Greschner
20 October 2020
I wish to offer my heartfelt condolences on the lose of your precious Kim. She certainly did light up a room!! I had the pleasure of having Kim as a student at CDI College and was lucky enough to hear her laughter. It was contagious. She was wise, knowledgeable, warm, friendly, welcoming and encouraging. I was so very happy and proud to learn that she had become my coworker. I feel truly blessed to have had her in my life if even for a brief time.
With sincere sympathy,
Audrey Greschner