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Passing of UA Local 179 admin. assistant Lori Lipinski
January 21, 2026
Lori Lipinski
June 9, 1959 – January 14, 2026
Lori Allison Lipinski (née Clark), age 66,was born on June
9, 1959 to her late parents, Marian (née Modeland) and Dale Clark.
Lori passed peacefully and unexpectedly in the early hours
of Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Regina General Hospital.
Lori is lovingly remembered by her son Ross (Kristie);
daughter Jenna (Keith); grandchildren Kiana, D’Angelo, Mark, and Ashleigh; sister
Joanne Peter; and nieces Kimberly and Emily (Ethan). She is also survived by
her aunts Karen (Subhash), Diane (Susan), and Linda (Toshi); as well as
numerous cousins.
Lori loved her children and grandchildren deeply and
dedicated herself to supporting their interests. She also had a giving heart
and was devoted to helping others through charitable work —especially
Grandmothers 4 Grandmothers, a cause that was very close to her heart. Lori
also loved animals and is survived by her cherished puppy, Marley. A true and loyal friend, Lori maintained
lifelong friendships and was always there for those in need. Lori loved
adventure and travel, while also devoting her life to her family and friends.
She worked very hard throughout her career, beginning as a travel agent and
later moving into managerial roles. Lori was passionate about supporting others
and, in particular, advancing women in the trades. She was deeply committed to
the members of UA Local 179, always going above and beyond to support her coworkers.
In the last few years of her life, Lori spent time
travelling to Cuba, finding comfort and healing in the sun while meeting new people.
Whenever she travelled, she made sure her luggage included supplies and needed
items for local children and families.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to https://alotofloveforcuba.com
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
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