Rose Riopel Obituary
The memory of Rose Riopel (Hanmer, Ontario), who passed away on January 5, 2026 at the age of 88, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rose Riopel to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husbands, Robert Whissell and Ben Riopel; her parents, John Rigler and Anne Rigler; and her siblings, Stella, Jean Pepin, Mary Heins (late Iverson), Anne and Aurel Brabant.
She is survived by: her children, Marlene Whissell, Richard Whissell (late Darlene Gauthier), Sandra Kangas (Henry), Carol Whissell and Bobby Whissell; her grandchildren, Christopher, Jason (Sarah), Melanie, Chelsea, Nicolas, James (Jeannine), Ashley, Jessica-Lea and Kary-Lynn (Jake); her great grandchildren, Levi, Olivia, Rosie, Lorenzo, Wes, Alysha, Jade, Pheonix, Charlie-Jo and Gavin; and her close friend Tip.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 17th 2026 from 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM at the Lougheed Funeral Home (4605 Michelle Dr, Hanmer, ON P3P1L6).
Donations to the Northern Cancer Foundation would be appreciated.
