Date of Birth: December 14, 1962
Date of Death: August 27, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce Jann joined the angels during the eclipse of the moon on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.
Jann will be loved and remembered by her son Ryan Missens; her loving partner Roland Kaye of Regina; her sisters Lydia of Fort Qu’Appelle, Lorraine (Elgin) Pinay of Peepeekisis and their family Jason, Cordell, Meldon, Brydon, Shelenda and special niece Maria; Bernice (Daniel Pelletier) of George Gordon First Nation and children Tonya, Trevor and Kelly; brother Jim’s children Reginald and Nicole of BC; special brother/nephew Kelly Cyr and his children Alicia, Brook, Avery and Lyric of BC and sister/cousin Rhonda Laframbois and her children
Trina, Tara and Tyler of Regina; auntie Joyce (Walter) Pelletier of Bangor and grand-nieces and nephews.
Jann is welcomed into the Spirit World by kokum Hilda Pelletier; parents JB Cyr and Doris Cyr; brother Jim; special sister-in-law Bette Cyr; nephew Kyle Pinay and niece Tiersen Pratt.
Jann grew up in Fort Qu’Appelle and built and administrative career most recently at Red Eagle Lodge at Pasqua First Nation, Leading Thunderbird Lodge, First Nations University of Canada (SIFC), SGI and Sasktel.
She was pleased to be and elected member of the Fort Qu’Appelle town council where she shared First Nations culture and values and was influential in joining Fort council and the Tribal council for a stronger community. Her many accomplishments will have a lasting impact.
Jann also enjoyed her time with the many groups and committees where she formed friendships including the Fort Qu’Appelle Seniors Club, Knitwits and Wellness workshops. In retirement she became a marriage commissioner where she joined over 40 couples in matrimony.
We thank our friends, neighbors and relatives for their love, support, condolences, flowers, food hugs and visits.
Thank you to her home care team – Marcy Wood whose kindness guided us through Janns final moments, Nicky Popiuk, Christine Denyen, Kelly Phillips, Andrea Smith, ANHH and Eagles Nest staff.
We will miss her bright smile, her sparkling eyes and her laughs. Although she was the baby of the family her wisdom and guidance made an impact on us all.
A Celebration Of Life was held Monday, Aug. 31, 2026 at 1 p.m. in the Fort Qu’Appelle Legion, 185 Company Avenue South, Fort Qu’Appelle, SK
Arrangements entrusted to Conley Funeral Home, Fort Qu’Appelle SK 1-306-332-0555.
Thank you
Because she was here … because she was loved … always and forever
Jann lived her life in grace and dignity, enthusiasm and joy. We, her family, extend our sincere gratitude and thankfulness to all who supported us as Jann embraced her journey to the Spirit World. Thank you to family, relatives and friends, near and far, for the visits, calls, texts, food, condolences, hugs and caring. Thank you to Elder Dennis Omeosoo for prayers and pipe ceremony and leading at Jann’s Celebration of Life. Thank you to our nephews and sons Jason, Cordell, Meldon, Brydon, Trevor and Kelly for pallbearer honours with Brydon also attending the smudging protocols. Thank you to Jason Keewatin and Terrance Bobb and Alexei Sunkawaste for singing and drumming. Thank you to cousin, Chief E.J. Fontaine for informative and humourous Eulogy, and to the speakers for their memories of Jann and compassion for our family.
For the beautiful flowers, thank you to the Wowchuk Family of Kelowna, The FHQ Tribal Council, the Yorkton Tribal Council, FNUC, Fort Qu’Appelle Town Council, and Karen Main Family.
Thank you to Brad Braithwaite of Valley Bake and Coffee Shop for catering our lunch and Tara Whitecap and Shelley Misssens for all that delicious Bannock.
Thank you to the health professionals and staff at ANHH, Eagle’s Nest, Rising Bear Healing Centre, White Raven Healing Centre, Fort Qu’Appelle Primary Health Care
Centre and Regina General Hospital, and, special thanks to Jann’s Home Care Team.
Thank you to Pasqua First Nation for their support. Thank you to the Fort Qu’Appelle Legion, and last but not least, to Elden and Megan at Conley Funeral Service for their great care as we respectfully ensured Jann’s wishes were carried out.
With deep gratitude to all that honoured our baby sister, mom and loving partner …
–Lydia, Lorraine, Bernice, Ryan and Roland
