MACLEOD, Louise Linda MacLeod

They say life is measured not by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. By that measure, Louise Linda MacLeod lived enormously – because she took the road less travelled, and cranked the music the whole way. Born on March 30, 1967, in Edmonton, AB, Louise MacLeod passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 4, 2026, in Kelowna, BC, at the age of 59.

Her energy was extravagant, her spirit boundless. Louise lived with her whole heart. Passionate, generous, and fiercely devoted to the people she loved, she was the kind of person you wanted at every party, every hard moment, and every average day.

Growing up in Blackfalds, AB, the Queen of Blackfalds twirled her batons with abandon and lived loud from the start. Then came the Coca-Cola guy – dropping off product at the Red Deer coffee shop where Louise worked – and nothing was ever quite the same. Dennis never stood a chance. Louise became a social worker and brought that same energy to her community, supporting those who needed her most. They settled in Lacombe, AB, where they raised their two children, Brittany and Andrew. As a stay-at-home mom, Louise was all in! Life was all hockey tournaments, school events, and birthdays.

Dennis had a business opportunity creating a move to BC, but Louise was not about to budge… unless there was a boat. For a boat, she would move to Kelowna. Needless to say, the music was cranked on the water as much as it was in the Jeep. She could be spotted around town in her Jeep, painted her favourite colour – Tiffany Blue – of course.

Kelowna proved to be the perfect place for Louise’s love of roses to bloom, and six years ago she channelled that passion into Funky Petals Flower Shop, a business as vibrant and welcoming as the woman behind it.

Her spirit will be forever carried on by those she leaves behind: her beloved husband of 35 years, Dennis; her children, Andrew (Richelle) and Brittany (Deryk); her granddaughter, Lacey; her dad, Hubert; her brother, Joseph (Christine); and her beloved grand-dog Chester, the “bester of all dogs”.

Waiting on the other side, welcoming Louise with open arms is her mom, Donna.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Edgewood Treatment Centre (send an e-transfer to accounting@edgewood.ca the password is boxwood), BC Cancer Foundation, or COHA (Central Okanagan Hospice Association).

A Celebration of Life will be held on SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM (PT), at SPRINGFIELD FUNERAL HOME, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. If you are unable to attend in person, please join the family online by Livestream at the time of the service, a recording will be made available to view within 3-5 days.

A reception will be held following the service.

Interment will take place after the reception at Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery, 1991 Bernard Ave, Kelowna.