Obituary via Arbor Memorial
Ms. Lori-Anne Byerley, 57, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6, 2026, in her home on Surprise Lake, after a long-fought battle with kidney disease.
Born in Thunder Bay at the Port Arthur General Hospital, Lori was a very well-educated young woman who enjoyed her many years spent in university, graduating University of Manitoba with Bachelors in English and Arts as well as graduating Lakehead University with Masters in Social Work. Lori started her career of social work in Manitouwadge then moved her life back to Thunder Bay and cherished her career as a social worker at TBRHSC in the Renal Department. She loved and was loved by her patients and will be missed by everyone who knew her.
Lori loved to travel the world, bringing her family to see France, Ukraine, Poland, Portugal, Mexico, Peru, Cuba and even walking the Camino de Santiago in Spain. She was very active in her life with boxing, swimming, driving, and was even a yoga instructor. She enjoyed camping, fishing, canning and spending her time with family, especially being outdoors. Lori was an avid reader and loved to write. She also enjoyed gardening and cooking for loved ones. Lori was happiest being surrounded by her friends and family at the dinner table for holidays. Lori was a great Mom above all and was very proud of her children.
Lori will forever be missed and lovingly remembered by her two sons Jesse and Chase Halka (John); her mother Mary Byerley; her two sisters Lisa & Michell; her cousin James; uncle Don and two special aunties Kathy and Carol.
She was Predeceased by her father Wayne Byerley and her grandparents Mush, Vi, and grandma Anne whom she missed dearly.
Lori’s family would like to thank the Thunder Bay Regional for all their support during Lori-Anne’s long fight against chronic kidney disease.
Funeral service for Lori-Anne will take place on Wednesday, March 11 in the R. Leino Memorial Chapel of Harbourview Funeral Centre beginning at 11:00 am with visitation at 10:00 am.
The family requests in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada.
