In memory of Joanne Monaghan

Robin Rowland 
Former councilor Rob Goffinet leads a prayer at the conclusion of the memorial to the late Kitimat mayor Joanne Monaghan at Riverlodge, Saturday, April 25, 2026 (Robin Rowland)

The people of Kitimat came together on Saturday, April 25, to celebrate the life of former mayor Joanne Monaghan who passed away on March 26, 2026, after decades of service to the community.

The St. Anthony’s Catholic Church choir sing hymns as the people of Kitimat gathered in memory of the late mayor Joanne Monaghan at Riverlodge,Saturday, April 25, 2026 (Robin Rowland)
Former counsellor Rob Goffinet was the host of the memorial event. (Robin Rowland)
Haisla Nation Elder Verly Nelson pays tribute to late Kitimat mayor Joanne Monaghan on behalf of the Nation as former councilor Rob Goffinet listens, at Riverlodge,Saturday, April 25, 2026 (Robin Rowland)
Verily Nelson speaks about how Joanne Monaghan worked with the Haisla Nation. (Robin Rowland)
The Haisla Nation Braid singers and drummers pay tribute to late Kitimat mayor Joanne Monaghan on behalf of the Nation at the Riverlodge memorial,Saturday, April 25, 2026 (Robin Rowland)
Mayor Phil Germuth and Counsellor Mario Feldhoff speak of their time on Council with Joanne Monaghan and her contributions. (Robin Rowland)
Thom Meir of the Chamber of Commerce spoke about how Joannne Monaghan contributed to Kitimat’s busineses (Robin Rowland)
RCMP Staff Sergeant Graham Morgan spoke at the memorial. (Robin Rowland)
Elska Germuth shared her memories of Joanne Monaghan (Robin Rowland)
Louise Avery speaks at the memorial to the late Kitimat mayor Joanne Monaghan at Riverlodge, Saturday, April 25, 2026 (Robin Rowland)
Maria Knight read from Scriptuire at the memorial (Robin Rowland)
Councilor Edmund Empinado plays the requested song “When the Saints Go Marching In” the conclusion of the memorial to the late Kitimat mayor Joanne Monaghan at Riverlodge, Saturday, April 25, 2026 (Robin Rowland)

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