PRENOVAULT (MARCOUX), Marie-Jeanne (née Benjamin)
- June 13, 2025
In St-Boniface, Manitoba, Marie-Jeanne Prenovault (née Benjamin) passed away on June 13, 2025 at the age of 98.
Marie-Jeanne is survived by her three children, Denis Marcoux (Stéphanie Côté), Suzanne (Cliff Conrad), and Paul Marcoux (Sandy Wiebe), stepson Robert Prenovault, daughter-in-law Diane Marcoux, grandchildren Andrea (Benjamin Côté), Christian Marcoux (Kelly Ruddock), Gabrielle and Annie-Rose Marcoux, Renée (Darren Veldhuis), Shane Conrad (Meaghan), Hélène (Gavin Mealing), Jacques Marcoux (Tory), Marie-Élise (Kenyon Campbell), great grand-children, Brendin and Emma Marcoux, Miranda, Maximus, Liam, Nyah, Abigail, Grace, Huxley, Veyda, Finnley Côté, Arlo and Willa Conrad, Hugo and Bastien Mealing, Loïc and Téo Campbell, and a great-great granddaughter Arabella Côté, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husbands, Marcel Marcoux in 1986, and Gérard Prenovault in 2006, her daughter-in-law Patricia Marcoux. She was the last surviving member of her family of twelve brothers and sisters.
Marie-Jeanne was born in St-Norbert on the family farm, where she enjoyed the open spaces and natural settings. Throughout her life she demonstrated her need for independence, a sense of adventure, and an appreciation for the outdoors.
She became a career woman working for various security firms and investigations. Her keen sense of observation, curiosity, and fearless nature served her well in her professional life. Her children and especially grandchildren are very proud of her accomplishments.
A gathering will be held to celebrate her long and well lived life with her numerous family members.
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Marie Leavitt (Bernier)
June 14, 2025 at 12:15 pmI have many fond memories of Aunty Mary Jane. She was a lot of fun and such a character. I’m sorry for her loss and thinking of all of you at this sad time.
Lucienne ( Benjamin ) Lehmann
June 14, 2025 at 1:08 pmWow she lived a long life and I wish her family well. My father Louis Benjamin , the 2nd youngest passef first of the 12 at 56. I remember viditing aunty at her home and she was so loving!
Denis Marcoux
June 14, 2025 at 3:27 pmGood to hear from you Lucienne, and thank you for reaching out. I do remember your dad and I must say that he was a very popular uncle and grand uncle, especially with the kids. We talked about him yesterday.
Denis Marcoux
June 14, 2025 at 3:23 pmThanks Marie for your kind message. I saw Louise last winter and we shared some nice moments together. I especially remember our dads having so much fun together and our moms living the last years as neighbours.
Tricoire Renée
June 14, 2025 at 1:11 pmCondoléances ;a toute la famille.
Denis Marcoux
June 14, 2025 at 3:28 pmMerci Renée pour ce message. C’était une maman extraordinaire.
Norma Mitchell
June 14, 2025 at 4:02 pmMy sincere condolences to all the family, especially Denis, Suzanne, and Paul, who have lost their mother. I have many good memories of visiting and sleeping over at her house when we were children. I am glad I was able to visit with her when I was in Winnipeg a few years ago. She was a loved aunt. I even worked with her for a little while when she was a security person. Not sure if it was the Hudson’s Bay or Eatons. A life well lived for sure and the last sibling of a wonderful and large french family.
Denis Marcoux
June 14, 2025 at 10:19 pmThanks Norma. Yes we do have wonderful memories and she did have a full life. Indeed the last of that generation. It was fun to meet with you in Winnipeg.
Chantal Berard
June 15, 2025 at 5:34 pmMes sincères condoléances à Denis, Stéphanie, Gabrielle et Anne-Marie ainsi que toute la famille Marcoux. Votre mère était une femme terriblement forte. Je pense à vous en ces moments difficiles.
Denis
June 17, 2025 at 8:53 amMerci Chantal, J’ai été avec elle avant avant sa mort. J’espère que tu vas bien et j’espère te revoir.
Denis Marcoux
June 17, 2025 at 8:54 amMerci Chantal, J’ai été avec elle avant avant sa mort. J’espère que tu vas bien et j’espère te revoir.
Irene Lipps ( Gerald’s daughter)
June 15, 2025 at 9:23 pmSincere condolences to the family, that is sure a life well lived. Sad to see the last of the siblings go. Lovely picture of all the Benjamin brothers and sisters.
Denis
June 17, 2025 at 3:45 pmThanks Irene and good to hear from you. Yes those photos are precious and a tribute to the Benjamin family.
Jacqueline Morrissette
June 16, 2025 at 8:36 pmI remember great times with your family it will be close to my heart. Many parties with the aunts and uncles. Your mon was special
Denis
June 17, 2025 at 3:47 pmHello Jacqueline, I remember those parties and great times we had together.
Nathalie, Erik et les enfants
June 21, 2025 at 11:39 amMes sympathies à toi Dénis mais aussi à toute la famille. Gros câlins
Patricia Côté & Gabriel Assaf
June 21, 2025 at 12:56 pmQuand on perd une personne qu’on aime, il est important de savoir qu’il y a des gens qui se soucient de nous. Nos sincères condoléances à toi et à toute ta famille.