Janay Desjarlais
May 25th, 2021
It’s with great love and great loss that we announce the passing of our daughter, mother, sister, aunt and friend Janay Desjarlais.
Janay was born on January 11, 1989 and crossed over on May 25, 2021. She was born to Lynette Cochrane (Desjarlais). Being the eldest of 4 children, she quickly embodied her motherly nature starting from a young age. Her love, care and connection with her siblings was a unique treasure beyond measure. She loved you exactly the way you needed to be loved. Her caring soul led her to work with children who needed something extra, someone like Janay. She was blessed with her own son Gabriel, a mirror of his mother, the light of her life. He brought her a joy that was incomparable to anything in her life. There is no love like a mother’s love for her child. She was gifted in the arts and creative to her core. Words would flow effortlessly through her. She was a writer, a poet, a dancer, a singer and a gifted natural born healer.
She was predeceased by her grandmother Georgina Desjarlais; uncles Alvin Desjarlais and Ray Desjarlais. Janay is survived by her beloved son Gabriel; siblings Riley Desjarlais, Elias Cochrane, Rhyanna Cochrane, Robert John Cochrane, Brooks Cochrane and Christian Cochrane; father Robert Cochrane; and beloved mother Lynette Cochrane.
She will be greatly missed for every part of her being. Although living on earth will never be the same without her, her legacy will continue through her baby, our hearts, memories and faith.
Private Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at 10: 30 a.m. in St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Church, Regina, Saskatchewan. Interment in Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery, Regina, Saskatchewan.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to: https://gofund.me/735b7bbf
Messages:
We are so sorry for your loss Lynette, Gabriel and family. Sending you much love and healing prayers during this difficult time. ❤️
My deepest sympathy to you all Lynette. I am so so sorry. May your heart be full of beautiful memories
So very sorry for your loss. I wish you peace, love and light on your journey to healing.
Rob, Lynette and family, there are no words but be assured that our Rosaries will be offered for Janay and the family at this time of sorrow. You will still have the memories of Janay as consolation in the years to come. Uncle, Aunty and Gen Tataryn. God bless.
My condolences to you Lynette and your family! Nothing hurts more than losing a child! Know that your in my heart and prayers always! ❤️
So sorry for your loss a beautiful girl whose life was taken too soon . She’s now your guardian Angel
Tony and I are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lynette & family, Our sincerest condolences on the loss of Janay. Her spirit will live through Gabriel, she will always be the light that shines over him and your family. She was loved, although her time here with us has come to and end, know she is in a beautiful place, dancing, singing along side her grandmother Georgina ♥️ Love, Ingrid, Marvin and Gabe
Tony and I are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lynette and family, there are no words that will take away your immense pain. You have many beautiful memories of your precious Janay. Hold onto those while you mourn and honour Janay and the beautiful spirit she was ❤️
I am so sorry for your loss! There are no words to make the hurt of losing a child go away, just know she will always be with you in your heart and through your grandchild. ❤
Sending my sincere condolences to you Lynette, words can’t describe losing a child. Stay strong as I know you always have, sending hugs and prayers
Don and I send our deepest sympathies and prayers to your family. Her memories will live on through her son and all that knew her!
My heart hurts for you all. I hope the celebration of her life gives you a small sense of peace. Praying and sending much love.
Oh Lynette I can't imagine what you are all going through. My sincere condolences to you and the family during these hard times. Take care - love you