Eileen Mckinney

Eileen Marie McKinney

(Blowing Wind)

Peacefully on February 18, 2007 at the Health Sciences Centre, with her family at her side, Eileen McKinney passed away at the age of 43 years.

Mourning her passing are her three children; two sons: Preston (Lisa) and Georgie; one daughter: Theresa (Wendell); her mother, Margaret Myran-James; ten sisters: Gloria (Jim), Cynthia, Millie, Mirinda, Diane (Gaylord), Norma, Tracey (Rob), Angela (John), Pauline (Rodrick) and Paula (Craig); four brothers: Dwayne (Carolyn), Brian (Janet), Paul, Willie (Leona); and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and in-laws.

She was predeceased by her sister Lorna McKinney; her father William McKinney Jr.; her grandfather William McKinney Sr.; four uncles: Tony McKinney, Fred McKinney, Chief Roy McKinney, Bob McKinney; and by her stepfather Harry James.

Eileen grew up with her traditional teachings dancing and practiced her beliefs. She loved what she brought to others, love, warmth and laughter. Many will remember her as a caring spirit and her love for her children, family and her love for dancing, The Hoop Dance.

Eileen grew up in Swan Lake and later moved to Winnipeg where she continued her traditional ways. Eileen had a great gift and she shared that with everyone. Throughout the years Eileen travelled around the world and shared her Hoop Dance with everyone including the Queen, whom she danced for in Yugoslavia. Eileen also known as "Blowing Wind" will be remembered for her sense of humour.

Prayer Services will be held on Wednesday, February 20, 2007 from 6 pm to 10 pm at the Thunderbird House, 715 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba.

A Traditional Wake will be held at the Swan Lake First Nation Hall on Wednesday, February 21, 2007. Funeral Services will be held at the Swan Lake First Nation Hall on Thursday, February 22, 2007 at 2:00 pm.

Adam’s Funeral Home of Notre Dame, Manitoba in care of arrangements.  Phone 248-2201 or 1-888-400-2326.

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