A woman whose partial remains were found last month is being remembered as a devoted mother and someone who deeply loved her children.
Police said the remains found April 15 along the Red River north of Winnipeg’s downtown belong to June Johnson.
They are investigating the death of the 40-year-old as a homicide.
During a press conference Wednesday, Sgt. Wade McDonald read a statement from Johnson’s family. They asked for privacy and said they will cherish memories and good times they had with her.
“(Johnson) loved hard, and family was of great importance to her,” said the statement.
Johnson was last seen in early February in the downtown area, said McDonald. She was known to spend time in the area and frequently accessed services at homeless shelters….