JOSH ELLIS PRINCE

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JOSH ELLIS PRINCE October 16, 1987 - May 26, 2007 It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved son, Josh Ellis Prince, on Saturday, May 26, 2007 at the age of 19 years. Josh will be lovingly remembered by his loving parents, Clements and Linda Prince of Lake St. Martin First Nation; brothers, Nathan (Nancy) and Terrence (Norma) Prince; stepbrothers, John and Jamie Peters; sister Faith (Norman) Lecoy; stepsisters, Shelly, Loreen and Tammy Peters; spiritual sister Stella Woodhouse (Norman), numerous nieces and nephews who will all remember Josh for his hugs and kisses. Josh will also be remembered and sadly missed by his grandmother Flora Traverse; loving aunts, Lillian (Peter) Ross, Rosemary (Robert) Forbes, Dorothy (Walter) Anderson, Mary Clarke, Cecilia (Dennis) Roulette, Sadie Prince, Sylvia Prince, Brenda (Andy) Prince, Hazel Prince, Doreen Prince, Velma Prince; caring uncles, Gordon (Betty) Traverse, Norman (Winnifred) Traverse, John C. Traverse, Alfred (Gwenda) Prince, Edward (Sandra) Prince, Earl, Kelvin and Ernest Prince, numerous great-aunts and uncles. Josh will be greatly missed by his numerous relatives and friends whom he attended school with. He had a place in his heart for his friends and relatives with whom he cared for in special and unique ways. Josh was recently predeceased by his uncle David Elmer Traverse on May 17, 2007; cousin Kevin (Pin) Anderson in 2005; aunt Emma Bear in 2003; uncle Glen Traverse in 2001; infant niece Heaven Leigh Prince in 2000; infant nephew Brandon Lee Peters in 2000; uncle George E. Traverse in 1999; grandmother Florence Philmene Prince in 1998; grandfather David Traverse in 1994 and aunt Yvonne Traverse in 1989. Josh was born on October 16, 1987 in Ashern, Manitoba. He was the youngest of all his siblings. Although he was a giant in stature, he was gentle as a baby and had lots of love for all who knew him. Josh also had a love for fast food, but only the best. As a child he began his education at Luxton School in Winnipeg and graduated from the Nursery Program; following nursery he attended and graduated from Kindergarten at Lake St. Martin First Nation Elementary School; after completing many years of the elementary program, he graduated junior high from Valley Gardens Junior High School in Winnipeg. Josh has completed his Grade 12 education and was looking forward to his graduation day in June of 2007. Josh was so excited about grad and was making plans for the big day. He wanted very much to wear a tuxedo and ride in style in a limo to the graduation ceremony. Josh has accomplished so many great things and made his parents and family proud of him. His next goal was to achieve his apprenticeship at Red River College with the help of his employer Custom Vac. He always told his parents, I am going to make more money than both of you. Josh dedicated his time to youth by volunteering in after school programs, in which he received a student mentorship and role-model tutorship (SMART) award. He also received a Lieutenant Governor's Award (Youth Experience Program) in recognition of his dedication and efforts. He was a great sportsman and was a member of the Kildonan East Collegiate Varsity Boys Basketball Team. His number was 14 and he loved wearing expensive jerseys. If you wanted to find Josh, he would be found at the nearest basketball court in the Kildonan East Area of Winnipeg. Wonderful Jesus, thank you for loaning us our baby boy, Josh, to love, cherish and teach him your way. We will treasure his love and memories forever until we meet him again some wonderful day in heaven. I know that our baby Josh is gone back to be an angel to watch over us from heaven and we know it was time for him to return unto you. Oh Jesus, it is so hard to let him go, please take good care of him for us. Thank you Lord Jesus for all the love that our baby Josh bestowed on us. A Wake Service will be held on Thursday, May 30, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, June 1, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. Both services will be held at the Day of Pentecost in Lake St. Martin First Nation, Reverend Robert Maclean will be officiating along with Reverend Alex James Anderson. Pallbearers will be his cousins and friends: Bethel Thompson, Ryan Ross, Peter Ross Jr., Alexander Traverse, Edward (Eddie) Traverse, Dolphus Alexander, Darren Bear, Allan Sinclair. Crossbearers will be Vince Traverse and Delaney Traverse-Sinclair. Dear family, friends and relatives, thank you for showing us your care and compassion for the loss of our loved one. A special thanks to all that came and prayed with us the day that God called our son back home. The prayers helped our family by giving us strength. Your support and encouraging words will not be forgotten. May God bless you and keep your families. We would also like to thank Wheeler Funeral Home, Lake St. Martin Chief Peter Ross and family, Long Plain First Nation and Interlake Reserves Tribal Council for all the help and support they extended to us in our time of need. A special thanks to Kildonan East Collegiate and Staff for their support in our time of need and Custom Vac Staff for accepting and appreciating our son Josh for the job and helping our son enroll in the Apprenticeship Program of Ventilating, Heating and Cooling Systems at Red River College. God Bless Everyone! Arrangements made by: Wheeler Funeral Chapel 211 Regent Avenue W. Winnipeg - 224-1525

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 31, 2007