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CLAUDETTE EK CARDINAL

Date of Passing: Feb 24, 2015

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CLAUDETTE EK CARDINAL Claudette Ek Cardinal passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at St. Boniface Hospital at 7:43 p.m. She was the daughter of the late Marie Thérèse Goulet Courchaine and the late Joseph François Courchaine. She was predeceased by her husband Allan Edward Cardinal, siblings Archie, Rita and Roger and daughters Laurie and Heather. She will be missed by sisters Isabel and Patricia. Also left to cherish her memory are her children Valerie, Lester, Buff, Lindsay, Frederick, Giselle, and Andrea; her grandchildren Sam, Summer, Therese, Jeffrey, Adam, Aja, Quintin, Dustin, Gregory, Heather, Jarod, Cody, Melanie, Logan, Brandi, Ashton, Jaylen, Tristan, Kaleb, Preston and Rowan. Her great-grandchildren Aidan, Cooper, Jaxon, Taytum, Isaac, Brydon, Cailyn, Grayden, Cordell, Braxton, Jordan, Noah, Jacob, Kayden, Bentley, Chelsea, Seth, Xavier, Lance, Noah, Owen, Aaron, Madison, Deja, Olivia, Cayden, Kahlil and two great-great-grandchildren Kaidence and Kashus. Claudette was a very well loved and respected elder in the Metis community. She was also a member of the Manitoba Metis Federation and lifetime member of L'Union National de Metis. Claudette worked in the Dialysis Unit of the Health Sciences Centre for 26 years. She was happily acknowledged as the only legally blind member of a dart league that played at the Nicolette here in St. Boniface. She also earned a certificate for completing a course on the Native People's of Canada. Claudette fought along side other Metis elders to reclaim and restore a traditional Metis gravesite in Pembina, North Dakota. She worked for many years and in many ways to preserve Metis culture. Claudette has left a legacy of pride in our heritage among all her descendants. Claudette was known to all as "Mom" In Keeping with Claudette's wishes, cremation has taken place and a service celebrating her life will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in Holy Family Church, 778 Archibald Street. In lieu of flowers, donations in Claudette's memory may be made to Elzear Goulet Local, c/o the Manitoba Metis Federation, 300-150 Henry Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3B 0J7. The Coutu Family in care of arrangements: E.J. COUTU & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 680 Archibald Street 204-253-5086 ejcoutu.com
Publish Date: Feb 28, 2015

CLAUDETTE EK CARDINAL It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Claudette Ek Cardinal on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at the St. Boniface Hospital. In keeping with Claudette's wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service celebrating her life will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in Holy Family Church, 778 Archibald Street. A longer obituary will follow in Saturday's edition. E.J. COUTU & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 680 Archibald Street 204-253-5086
Publish Date: Feb 27, 2015

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 28, 2015

Condolences & Memories (10 entries)

  • Claudette, I also have not known you for a long time, but it felt like a lifetime. I will miss you so much, my prayers for all your family and friends. I hope that you will be watching over me. Thank you for inviting me into your hearth and family. Love you always. - Posted by: CLAIRE SMITH (FRIEND) on: Mar 04, 2015

  • My heart goes out to the family. A fun loving and giving person ..we were lucky to have had her in our lives. She will be greatly missed. - Posted by: Sharon (cousin) on: Mar 04, 2015

  • Claudette 'Mom' will miss you lots. You were a very nice lady, your smile would light up the room. Will cherish the many memories of you. - Posted by: Darlene & Stewie (Friends) on: Mar 03, 2015

  • With deepest sympathy to Fred and his Family. We had the pleasure to get to know Claudette through the years and she will be truly missed. She always had the biggest smile and always a kind word. Gary & Gail (Friends) - Posted by: Gail Dohan (Friend) on: Mar 03, 2015

  • Claudette was an extremely interesting lady to sit and talk to. We never tired of hearing the history she knew and appreciated. We called Claudette MOM. We truly will miss your kind face and soft words. See you again our friend. - Posted by: Phillip and Judy Dingman (Friends) on: Mar 02, 2015

  • We are so sorry to hear of the passing of our Auntie Claudy. Although we have not seen her much over the years, we fondly remember the times that we did spend with her when we were young growing up in Winnipeg. Auntie Claudy was always so supportive of our Mother (Patricia) and family. We will miss her. Our deepest condolences to all of Auntie's children and their families from all of our families. We have lost a very special lady. Love Terry and Brad Fines - Posted by: Terrence and Brad Fines (Nephews) on: Mar 02, 2015

  • Claudette, We didn't know you for a long time but it didn't take long to realize the affect you had on people. We have been blessed to share time with you every week at darts. You will be missed by all who knew you. - Posted by: Dennis & Maryann Kraushar (friends at darts) on: Mar 01, 2015

  • I Love you Mom. You have been my Guiding Light throughout my Life and made me into the Man that I am. For that I am thankful. You have taught me unconditional Love and showed me the goodness in life. Your Legacy lives on through each and everyone that you have graced with your life. You live on through us, I love You Mom, I love You. - Posted by: Fred Legiehn (Son) on: Feb 28, 2015

  • Grams because of YOU, I exist! I am indebted to you and will cherish the legacy you have left, for the rest of my existance. You were awe-inspiring, gracious, magna-loving and kind. The gifts you have left us, are the countless memories that we will forever celebrate. Thank you for the time you shared with us and please give Mom the biggest of hugs from me. She already knows how much we miss her so for now brag to her about how you lived to be a Great-Great Grandma! Rest Easy, I Love You - Posted by: Jeffrey (Grandson) on: Feb 27, 2015

  • We have a lost a great lady and a good friend. We are poorer because she has left us but heaven is richer because they now have her. You fought a good fight, may you rest in peace now Claudie. My deepest sympathy to the family. Always missed but never forgotten. - Posted by: Carole Muloin (cousin) on: Feb 27, 2015

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