Obituaries
Denomie-Bird, Katana Lee
June 5, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our incredible fighting princess warrior Katana Lee. She passed away peacefully early Monday morning June 5, 2023 surrounded with love and family by her side.
Katana was and forever will be known for braveness, courage and strength. She fought so hard and so long against her battle with Progressive Friedreich’s Ataxia. Katana was diagnosed with this disease at the precious young age of 7 and has fought and battled for 8 long years. She never let this disease define who she was. She had the biggest, brightest eyes with the most beautiful smile that would light up any room that she was in. She was always smiling, laughing, making small little jokes that would make everyone around her laugh. She always found a way for anyone who met her to instantly be drawn to her and never forget how beautiful and how strong she was.
Katana shared a lot of her time with her younger brother Kash who also has Friedreich’s Ataxia. Their bond was unbreakable. They did everything together. He will always remember all the fun times and things they did together; they were inseparable.
Katana had a real love for swimming, she enjoyed going every second week at Wascana Rehabilitation Centre for therapy. She would look forward to blasting Ed Sheeran or Bruno Mars for the hour while she could just relax and float and be free of her pain. She was very appreciative of all the staff at Wascana on Unit 2-5 who have helped and made the last few months comforting, the Peds outpatient staff at Wascana, all the nursing staff on 4F at Regina General Hospital and the emergency staff, the staff at Jim Pattinson Hospital in the PICU and Peds ward and of course Dr. Hodgson-Viden who has been on this journey with us from the beginning.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. in Silton Hall, Silton, Saskatchewan.
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Alana Dueck
Regina Saskatchewan Canada
Katana, you were such an amazing, sweet, caring, kind person and were very nice to me. RIP Love you, Katana ❤️❤️
Maria Varley
Regina Saskatchewan Canada
Katana is gonna be so missed by everyone. I am so sorry. She always smiled so much no matter what and she always brought out the good in everyone. She was always so positive. I’m gonna miss her. She’s resting now and I hope she’s doing okay. Love you girl❤️
Veach
Regina Saskatchewan Canada
Deepest Sympathies on the passing of your precious Katana. John and I were so sad to hear the news. Your family is in our thoughts and our prayers. Veach and John Palamara
Blakeney carduner
Regina Saskatchewan Canada
She was a bright and always be a beautiful girl. I remember always playing connect 4 at recess with you and Mrs brown. I remember inviting you to my birthdays and going to dino bouncers. Your smile would always brighten up my day. You always told me facts about cheetahs and I would enjoy them. I’m going to miss your smile, your laugh and especially funny photos you would send me. Thank you for everything tana we love you dearly much ❤️
Nicole Wright
Regina SK
Dear Ashley, Kash, and family: I am sending my deepest and most sincere condolences. Katana was an amazing youth and inspiration to all.
Sedejia
Regina Saskatchewan Canada
Katana was such an amazing girl, she would always brighten up any room she entered and was always making jokes and making people laugh, Katana was such an amazing person, I grew up with her throughout my childhood and will forever miss my best friend, we would always be playing fortnite together and other video games all throughout the night and I would sleep over at her house over the weekends and I was always there in the mornings hanging out with her and helping her mom. Katana was an amazing person and I'm so glad I was able to have someone like her in my life since childhood, I will forever miss u my girl. I send my condolences to her parents, Kash, and her family.
Tara Lee Popil
Regina Saskatchewan Canada
Ashley, Kash and family....Katana was a beautiful young lady it was a pleasure to get to know. Whenever I wear my leopard print shirt I think of her. I will miss our swims together for certain.
Barb Fletcher
Regina Sask Canada
Ashley and family, please know I will always be thinking of you and sending my love. I am so sorry…
B
Its been a long time but I've always had you in my heart since I've met you. I always loved singing with you, making you laugh and drawing with you. I'll dance for you again this year. Sending love on your journey home.
Alaina Horne
Regina Saskatchewan Canada
Katana, I've know you since Grade 2 and I truly can't express how much I miss you. Your smile, your laugh, your humour, everything I miss greatly. I will always cherish the times we've talked and spent together. You will always be missed ❤❤
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