Diane Asta Arnfinson

  It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a beautiful soul.  Diane Asta Arnfinson (nee Gunderson) was born on October 24th, 1946 and passed away November 23rd, 2022 after a short battle with cancer.

  Diane is survived by her son Wesley(Bonnie), granddaughters Tiffany(Eric), Natasha(Cory), Amber(Jared), Skylar(Bailey). Son Gregory(Leslie), grandchildren Jessica(Kris), Brendon(Junae), Alyssa(Ethan), Brenden and Emily. Great grandchildren Reign, Ava, Adley, Jackson and Everett.

Siblings: Rick(Shirley), Stephen, Kayleen((Dave), sister in laws: Shrylene, Ina, Wendy(Dennis), Cathy(Keith). Along with many nieces and nephews and the extended family of Norman Gosselin.

  Diane was predeaceased by her husband Everett, son Wendall, father Louis, mother Sigrun, father in law Victor and mother in law Kathleen. Siblings Vivian, Harold, Lorraine, Lorne and Theodore.

  Diane graduated from Piney High School and then moved to Winnipeg where she met the love of her life, Everett.  They moved to Oshawa, Ontario. Diane worked for Chrysler in the sewing dept.  They decided to move back to Manitoba and take on being Caretakers for apartments,  They purchased a house in Selkirk and Diane worked for Electro-knit.  Diane then got hired on at the Selkirk Mental Health Centre, where she worked as a PNA from 1976 to 1985.  Diane and Everett pursued their dream of having a hotel and purchased the Strathclair Hotel in 1986.  Diane built up great clientele with her delicious homemade meals and desserts. Diane hung up her apron and sold the hotel in 2020.

  We will truly miss you.

  A special thank you to the staff at the Hamiota Hospital for the gentle loving care of Diane during her stay.

  Donations may be made to Cancercare Manitoba or a charity of ones choice.