Our dearly beloved Stéphanie Gagnon-Torres passed peacefully on March
15, 2026, surrounded by the deep love and presence of her family.
There is now a Stéphanie-sized space in the world. For those who knew
her, the depth of that absence is immeasurable. It is a space that will never
be filled, only carried.

To know her was to love her. Stéphanie was one of the most hilarious,
loving, generous, kind, intelligent, witty, outlandish, and beautifully stubborn
people to walk this earth. Her infectious laugh and captivating storytelling
brought life to every room she entered. She had a rare gift for making each
person feel special, seen, and unconditionally loved.

Stéphanie was a lover of all animals, but especially dogs. She specialized in dog
training. She had an incredible gift for pup to person matchmaking and found
many hundreds of shelter dogs their "furever" homes based on temperaments of
both the person and their home, as well as the pup. She also had her own beloved
animals—her well-loved and well-trained dogs, Rug, Astro, Toast, Tie Dye,
Katana, and Chicken, as well as her cat, Maui.

In the weeks and months leading up to her passing, she was continuously
surrounded by her family. Friends traveled from across the country to be by
her side, a reflection of the profound love she cultivated throughout her life,
being reflected back to her. The care, attention, and devotion that filled
those final days spoke to the kind of person she was, someone who loved
deeply and was deeply loved in return.

She took her final breath held in the company of those closest to her: her
husband, parents, siblings and their spouses, including the nieces and
nephews she adored. Her passing reflected the way she lived: surrounded
by love, grounded in faith, and held in prayer.

As a devout Catholic, Stéphanie's belief in trust in Jesus was unwavering.
Even through profound challenges, she remained anchored in devotion and
faith, carrying a quiet strength and trust that inspired those around her.
Stéphanie's life is a testament to the impact one person can have. The
laughter she sparked, the connections she nurtured, and the love she gave
so freely will continue to ripple through every life she touched.

She is survived by her husband, David; her parents, Amanda and Francois;
her siblings and their spouses, Phillip (Beth), Michael (Lindsey), Mandy
(JP), Rachel (Tyler), Mark (Alicia), and Emily (Jeffrey); her aunt Hélène; her
grandmother Rae; and her 25 cherished nieces and nephews and many
beloved in-laws, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends.

No words can fully capture a life so vibrant and deeply felt. Her legacy lives
on in the stories shared, the laughter remembered, and the love carried
forward by all who knew her.

She will be forever loved, deeply missed, and never forgotten.