The PEI singer and multi-organist from the Evangeline area was one-third of the group for 15 years along with her twin sister, Emmanuelle, and Pascal Miousse, who is from the Magdalen Islands. “We will miss her so much, our beautiful Pastel. Our soulmate. A woman with abundant love, creativity and wisdom. Every person who has had the honor of meeting and knowing her knows how bright, sweet, generous and deep she was.” , Emmanuelle said in a Facebook post on Saturday. “Despite the great challenges she has experienced over the past two years, she has found another way to continue to inspire and heal the people around her. She has continued to flourish and grow through her trials.” LeBlanc was diagnosed with advanced breast cancer in 2020. Vishtèn has received many Music PEI awards. Their sixth and final album, Horizons, was nominated for a Juno Award in the Traditional Roots Album of the Year category in 2018. Emmanuelle said a celebration for her sister’s life would be announced in the coming days.
