Heather Jane Schindel

Heather Jane Schindel Heather Jane Schindel, born August 6th 1983, age 35, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba on Wednesday, December 19th, 2018. She was born to Shirley and Dennis Schindel of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Heather grew up in Charleswood and graduated in 2001 from Oak Park High School. After high school she attended the University of Manitoba where she graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce from the Asper School of Business. Shortly after, Heather returned to university to pursue a degree in education. She earned her Bachelor of Education jointly from the University of Winnipeg and Red River College. Heather spent her entire teaching career at Portage Collegiate Institute where she taught French and Business classes and made lasting relationships with many colleagues and students. Heather always lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures; hanging out with friends, spending time with her family or cuddling up on the couch with her two cats: Shadow and Oscar. She enjoyed travelling and exploring new places, she was never afraid to try something new. Heather had a sharp sense of humour and made friends easily. She was kind, loving and always put the feelings and needs of others before her own. Heather is survived by her parents Shirley and Dennis Schindel, her brother Jeff Schindel (Kaitlynn), her loving grandmother Mathilda Schindel, her Aunt Val Wagar (William), her uncles: Ken Schindel (Echo), Lynnwood Wagar and her godparents Bonnie and Alex Ross. She will also be forever remembered by her extended family and beloved friends. A celebration of life will take place at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, January 2nd, 2019 at Thomson in the Park Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Blvd, Winnipeg. Those who so desire may make memorial donations in memory of Heather to the Winnipeg Humane Society or Craig Street Cats.