WashingtonAn obituary for American Greatness, 1776-2017From an early age, it was a trendsetter with a magnetic personality. It lived a life filled with adventure, fame and wealth, both at home and abroad.
LifeThe end: Riley Fullton Shannon, 1996-2017He had a beautiful voice and would belt out songs at the top of his lungs. Empathetic and caring, he aimed to be a paramedic.
SocietyThe End: Mel Rocchio, 1965-2017His childhood was filled with adventure. He became a hardworking fisherman with a fearless love of the sea.
LifeThe End: Heather Anderson, 1966-2016She was an avid reader and outdoorswoman. When her father died, she lost her faith but not her defining generous spirit.
SocietyEllen Leah Isabel Watters, 1988-2016From the time she could walk, she was scrambling after her siblings. Inexhaustible and tough, she emerged as a rising cycling star.
SocietyAudrey Millicent van Zuiden, 1935-2016A bright, artistic girl, she left England for a working holiday in Canada. She found love and a booming life in Calgary.
ScienceSaturn’s Cassini-Huygens space probe, 1997-2017The Cassini-Huygens probe travelled 1,275 billion kilometres from home. It circled Saturn, one of the most successful robots ever sent skyward. In 2017, it meets its end.
SocietyScott David Leroux, 1988-2016He was an artist with many talents. An enthusiastic force in Winnipeg’s art scene, he was always quick to help others.
LifeCorey Michael Mijac, 1998-2016He developed a fascination with airplanes as a toddler. By 13, he was cleaning planes at a local club and dreaming of being a pilot.
SocietyMary Elizabeth Lynch, 1933-2016She was never idle and had a flair for decorating. In hard times, she found comfort in her family, faith and volunteering.