Iona Fillion

It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Iona Sylvia Alvera Fillion (nee Strom) on March 16, 2026.

Iona was the beloved wife of Rey, the love of her life for nearly 68 years. She was the cherished Mother of Michele, Gerry, Sandra and David. She shared her love with her daughter-in-law, Linda and her two sons-in-law, Vince and Herb.

She is survived by her sister Eleanor Pikov and brother Leonard Strom (Donna) and brother-in-law, Jack Zuke.

She was a devoted grandmother to several grandchildren and a loving Aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Iona was lovingly greeted in the afterlife by those she missed so dearly. Iona was predeceased by her son Jason, parents Erwin and Katherine (nee Stewart) Strom, brothers Edward Strom (Violet), Henry “Benny” Strom (Rose), Everett Strom (Marie) and sisters Mary Gouliquer (Peter), Margaret Adams (Leslie), Edith Seguin (Theodore), Murla Muth (Raymond), Alvina Zuke and brother-in-law, Kalju Pikov.

Born in Dearlock, Ontario, Iona moved to Atikokan in 1956 where she met and married the love of her life Reynold. They spent many happy years in Atikokan raising their children before moving to Pinawa, Manitoba in 1979.

She was a woman of incredible strength, love, spiritual conviction and compassion for her family and for all who knew her.

The family would like to extend their gratitude and thanks to all health care professionals for their outstanding dedication. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Health Sciences Centre Foundation.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 2:00 pm at Sobering Funeral Chapel & Cremation, 1035 Park Avenue E. in Beausejour, Manitoba.

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