Bruce Martin

Bruce Martin

(Geesowanin)

January 9, 1988 - December 28, 2021

It’s with great sadness, we announce the passing of Bruce Martin on December 28, 2021 at the age of 33 at the Health Sciences Centre.

Bruce will be missed and lovingly remembered by his partner Michelle, his children Bruce Jr, Eli, Aven, Hank, Mikey & his only daughter Abby. His parents Virginia & Ivan Martin, his siblings Robert, Jake, Valerie (Harry), Suzanne (Nate), Tiffany (Matthew), Priscilla (Trevor), Jamie (Nick N.) and Veronica. His nieces and nephews: Samantha, Kaleina, Michal, Hayden, Isaiah, Roger, Vincent, Lucas, Layton, Liam, Stanley & Bentley. His Koko Emma Martin also numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and a very large loving extended family.

Bruce was predeceased by his sister Shannon, his brother Blair, Nephew Xavier, Grandparents Tony & Alexandra Cameron, Joe Martin, Donald Cameron and many more.

Bruce was born to Virginia & Ivan Martin on January 9, 1988. Bruce was the eldest child and took on many responsibilities in caring for his younger siblings as they grew up. Bruce graduated from Treherne High School in 2006. Bruce will be remembered forever as kind, considerate young man, many mentions that Bruce was that kid that would stop by to say hello & chat for a bit. He was also "the helper" (shkabance) lending a hand at the cultural events, family gatherings/feast, ceremonies and at the sundance. Bruce was the horse man, well known for his love for horses, riding bareback, the "old' way. Bruce's traditional name Giisoowanin (Sun Man) so fits the young man he was.  We are left with broken hearts but fond and cherished memories.

A Traditional wake will be held at Swan Lake First Nation Cultural Centre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at 4:00pm

Traditional Funeral will be held at Swan Lake First Nation Cultural Centre on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 12:00pm with Dave Scott officiating.

Interment to follow at the Martin Residence, House 149

Pallbearers: Ryan McKinney, Brent Cameron, Terry Martin, Sean McKinney, Nate Sutherland and Trevor McKinney.

Honorary Pallbearers: Dwayne McKinney, Patrick McKinney, Nicholas McKinney Errol Cameron, John Martin, Desmond Gould, Eric Cameron, Adam Cameron, Brad Cameron, Harry Monkman, Lionel Cameron, Matthew McKinney & Gord Smith.

Adam’s Funeral Home of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba in care of arrangements.  Phone 204-248-2201.  To view the service details and leave condolences, please visit www.afh.ca