Ennest, Amanda Dawn
AMANDA DAWN ENNEST (née: Lalonde)
April 10th, 1982 – January 14th, 2026
Amanda Dawn Ennest, beloved wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and devoted nurse, passed peacefully on Wednesday, January 14th, 2026, at the age of 43 years. Amanda was born on April 10th, 1982, in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, where her gentle spirit and compassionate heart first began a life of quiet but profound impact.
Amanda was the center of calm in every place she entered. She carried a rare peace within her – one that made others feel safe, seen, and accepted. In her marriage to William, whom she wed on July 5th, 2009, she created a life marked by steadiness, love, and grace. Their life together was peaceful and grounded; she gave him the gift of unconditional acceptance, unwavering support, and the deep assurance of being truly loved. To be loved by Amanda was to be known without judgment and supported without condition.
Amanda had a big heart — one that was always searching for ways to help others, often quietly and without recognition. She was creative, thoughtful, insightful, kind, caring, and deeply funny in a way that brought light even into heavy moments. Her humor was gentle, her wisdom sincere, and her compassion instinctive.
As a Registered Nurse, Amanda faithfully served the communities of Boyle, Alberta; Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan; and Central Butte, Saskatchewan. Nursing was not simply her profession — it was her calling. She loved the residents she cared for, treating each with dignity, tenderness, and genuine affection. She also deeply appreciated her coworkers, offering encouragement and support in small but meaningful ways. One such way was her “emotional support drawer,” lovingly filled with candies — a simple gesture that spoke volumes about who she was: someone who noticed when people were weary and wanted to offer comfort, however small.
God was central to Amanda’s life. Her faith was not loud or performative; it was lived — steady, sincere, and anchored in love. Her message was simple and unwavering: to choose Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour. She lived her faith through kindness, service, humility, and grace, trusting God in all things and pointing others toward Him through the way she loved.
Amanda will be lovingly remembered by her husband, William; parents, Mike and Janet Lalonde (née: Froehlich); brothers, Daniel (Aspen Haynes) and Bradley (Nicole); and her cherished niece and nephew, Azalea and Aadrik. She is also lovingly remembered by her parents-in-law, Don and Sherron Ennest; brothers-in-law: Shane (Tanya), Robert, and Jon-Ross (Tara); and her beloved nieces and nephews, Sofia, Nikita, Ivan, Zoya, Eva, Meryn, and Abra. She was deeply loved by her family, including her Grandma Inez Froehlich, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins, and will be profoundly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Though her time on this earth feels far too short, Amanda’s legacy is enduring. She leaves behind a quiet but powerful testimony of love, faith, and service — a reminder that gentleness is strength, that compassion matters, and that a life lived in Christ leaves an eternal mark.
She was, and always will be, deeply loved.
The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, January 22nd, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Moose Jaw Funeral Home. Interment will take place in St. Columba Cemetery, Tuxford, SK. Those not able to attend may view the service by going to www.moosejawfuneralhome.com/webcast/. A Time of Visitation for Family and Friends will be held on Wednesday, January 21st, 2026 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Moose Jaw Funeral Home. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Amanda’s name may be made to Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA), 20 Robert St W, Newcastle, ON L1B 1C6. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Gary McDowell, Funeral Director 306-693-4550
Janet, Mike….sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping you and Amanda’s family and friends in prayer.
Dear Janet im so sorry to hear about Amanda thoughts and prayers for all its
❤️ Janet, Mike and family. So sorry for your loss ❤️
Janet, im so sorry to hear Amanda died. She had such a joyful spirit and a contagious laugh and smile! Praying for you and your family. Love and thoughts during this hard time.
Janet and mike. Our deepest condolences .. Hope you find comfort in knowing she is with maxine and ken now. They will look after her. From Rick pat and family.
This is captures Amanda so beautifully! Her calmness and peace and sense of humour! She was so selfless and caring, always thinking about everyone but herself.
Our sincere Condolences to William, Mike and Janet and Family.
Dear Janet and Mike – Mom and I are so sorry for your loss. This is heartbreaking news. Our thoughts are with you. with love – Kim and Aunt Doreen
What a beautiful obituary. So very true of her. It brought me to tears and somehow, “she will be missed” seems so inadequate.
William, Mike, Janet, and others, our hearts and sympathies and prayers are with you as we look forward to the day when Christ triumphantly calls us from the graves.
To All loved ones of Amanda…my heart goes out to you all. Her life was short, but, her life was a powerful testimony of her Savior, Jesus Christ. May the comfort of our Amazing Heavenly Father, our Savior, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit be with you all.
I went to Caronport with Amanda in grade 10. She deeply impacted my walk with God that year, and challenged me to go deeper in my faith. I will always treasure her brief time in my life. Condolences to all her family.❤️
Mike and Janice my most heartfelt sympathies on reading on the loss of your daughter. We are in Mexico right now, but I was so devastated to read about this virtual. Hugs to you both.
Janet and Mike. We are so sorry for your loss of Amanda. Randy and Suzie
Soo sorry to hear the heart- breaking news! May she now RIP..Sending our condolences!
Beautiful wording captures Amanda wonderfully.I worked with her for many years both as a co- worker and then when she became our Nurse B before I retired.
Heartfelt sympathy and prayers to all
If you ever wanted to feel like a million bucks say something that would make Amanda smile, better then winning the lottery. Till we meet again.
Mike and Janet and family- so sad to hear of this – what a loss for your family! My heart goes out to you all. She was a wonderful person!! ❤️
Oh no!!! Mike, Janet, Bradly, Daniel.. I have so many fond fond memories of Amanda… I remember when she was born, her sweet rosy cheeks. I can close my eyes and remember her baby dedication! How very proud you were Mike and Janet. I remember when she was about two years old… we were having potluck, ! and I walked out the double doors toward the back door, Amanda and Brooke were sitting on the stairs together.. they were playing some type of patty cake game. Just then Amanda leaned over and she hugged Brooke, Brooke put her arms around Amanda and they’re the two of them were just hugging each other like the best of friends. Two little blonde Angels! “Till Jesus comes”
I am so grateful for the precious gift of her friendship over these past four decades. She was a beautiful soul, whose light has left far too early, leaving a void that can never truly be filled. My heart aches deeply for her family, whose grief is a heavy burden I hold close to my own. The memories we shared will forever be etched in my mind, a source of comfort and inspiration as I continue this journey called life. I love you dearly, my friend, and the ache of missing you will always be with me and everyone whose life you have touched.
Sending love and prayers to you all. May you know comfort, peace and hope. 1 Thess 4
Our deepest condolences to you Janet and Mike and Family. This pain you are feeling is something you should never have to feel. As parents we should never have to say goodbye to a child. Lori and I will keep you in our prayers! May the our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ keep you in his loving embrace and comfort you. We now look forward to that wonderful day when will see our children again when Jesus comes to take us home to be with him forever, never to be apart again.
My heart aches for you as well. This just should not be.
Mike, Janet and family; We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May your memories become treasures that you hold in your heart forever
So sorry to hear the loss of Amanda. Mile and Janet may the love of God the Father, the comforting embrace of the Holy Spirit and the grace of our Lord and Saviour Jesus surround you today and the days ahead. Let us all rest on His promise of soon return and the privilege of meeting her again. Our sincere condolences to the family!
Hi Janet & Mike Lalonde so sorry for your loss condolences to the whole family RIP Amanda we will see you at the Resurrection morning when Jesus comes! I will missed you but you are remain in my heart!
Dear Janet and family.
Hugs of comfort and love as you all feel this deep loss of such a beautiful soul who is your daughter.
May the memories of life with Amanda in it that fill your hearts with deep ache and sadness, move from “goodbyes” to “hellos”.
My heart is holding space with love and caring for all who were touched by your beautiful Amanda.
My sincerest condolences to you and your family on your daughter ‘s passing. Her qualities as a nurse are entirely compatible to yours in your nursing career. Her incredible spirit made a positive difference in the lives of others. Thinking of you,
What a beautiful tribute! Sending healing thoughts and prayers as you celebrate her life this week….❤️❤️
Wil. Our deepest sympathies to you on the passing of your wife. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this most difficult time
Janet, Mike and family, we are deeply saddened to hear about Amanda. Our deepest condolences go out to you and your family at this time.
Lori and Randy Moysey
I went to nursing school with Amanda and we were friends, especially for one clinical placement where she gave me a ride to and from the hospital where we had good conversation and then worked together on the unit. She was kind, intelligent and full of faith. So sad to hear of her passing.
Amanda was a beautiful soul in every way. Big hugs to William, Brad, and the entire family. I am so sorry for your great loss and heartache. May Jesus feel very near to you during this incredibly sad time. Amanda truly was a beautiful light.
Our sincerest condolences on the passing of your beautiful daughter, Amanda. Even in your sorrow, you must feel pride in the legacy left by someone as special as Amanda. We hope you can hold on to the thought that a life lived with so much love never really ends, but goes on forever in the hearts of those who will always remember her. We pray for God to comfort each of you during this difficult time. May the memories you hold deep in your heart help you at this difficult time.
My deepest condolences to you Janet, William and family. Amanda has endured much for the past twelve plus months and she did it with grace, courage, strength and determination. I will always remember her fight, her giggle, her smile that is bigger than life, her beauty and wit. During this difficult time I observed Amanda’s relationship with her Savior grow deeper, closer and every more beautiful – Amanda was at peace then and continues to be at peace now. As the book of John reads, “For I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me shall live.” Our goodbyes are not truly goodbyes but rather we look forward to seeing one another again for we are alive in Jesus. Big hug and blessings.
Janet, Mike, Will and family
I am so sorry to hear of Amanda’s passing. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers as you navigate your journey of loss and live in the memories you have
Marcel and Bernie. Doepker
We are so sorry for your loss. It is incredibly hard to lose a loved one, and words are definitely inadequate. Please know that you are in our prayers, and that the arms of Jesus are wrapped around your whole family, lifting you up.
Sending you all the love our hearts can hold!
Until Jesus comes!
I am so sorry to hear of Amanda’s passing. Her obituary was very appropriate—-so true of the was she was. My prayers go out to you all—- William, Mike ,Janet and family. May our Lord give you comfort and strength to carry on without her. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
I met Amanda when she was visiting a friend at CUC in the 2000. We took pictures together and it was memorable. Fast forward to 2008 I got to know her because she was my classmate at a holistic school. Her presence gave me the assurance I was on the right track. She was so kind. She donated to my mission trip and when she shared her dx she was so hopeful and when I cried the last time we spoke. She was the one giving comfort. She truly had the blessed hope. She was firm about righteousness by faith. William my heart goes out to you and her parents, extended family and friends. Praise God this isn’t goodbye but see you later.
Hello Janet, Mike, and William,
My wife, Roseline, and I would like to express our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Amanda. We have been lifting her and your family before the Lord in prayer, trusting Him through this difficult journey.
Please know that you remain in our thoughts and prayers as you walk through these challenging days. May God surround you with His peace, comfort, and sustaining grace as we await the great day of resurrection for all God’s children.
With deepest sympathy,
Gesklin & Roseline Etienne
Dearest Janet Mike and family. I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Amanda. Our heartfelt condolences go out to all of you. Wishing you strength ,comfort and peace as you grieve such an unimaginable loss.
William and the whole Lalonde Family,
We are really sorry to hear about Amanda’s passing. She was a genuinely sweet, caring and gentle soul. We are praying that God will hold your grieving hearts and walk with you as live with this profound loss until Jesus comes again and wakes her up.
With love,
Tyson and Ashleigh Sell
Dear Family,
My deepest condolences at this very sad time. I will always remember Amanda’s dedication to her job at camp, her laughter/smile and her very kind demeanour. She was always very easy to talk to and cared very much. She was a lovely person and I pray that the memories of her life and the positive impact she had on others bring you some comfort during this time.
Sincerely,
Christine
Amanda was the best she made me smile even when i was sad i loved her so much and she was so kind I miss her and i still think she was the very greatest