Lorraine Acoby

Lorraine Acoby

Zoongaanimanook (Strong Wind)

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Lorraine Acoby on August 4, 2023 in Merritt, British Columbia at the age of 70 years.

Lorraine is survived by her siblings; Leonard, Acoby, Kathy Acoby, Leslie Acoby, Yvonne Bonnie Acoby Bradley, Walter Acoby, Frances & Florence Acoby, Elwood Acoby, Charlotte Moar, and Yvette McKinley; daughter, Rainbow Cloud Acoby; grandsons, Matthew Asa Hall & Lucas Drake Daybutch; granddaughter, Kayla Shauntey Rain Acoby; and great granddaughter, Waniyedu-Woyan Makade Mukwa (Winter Flower).

She was preceded in death by her grandparents Harry Acoby & Margaret Acoby (Maggie nee Prince); Thomas Myerion & Naomi Myerion (nee Peters); and parents Okema Acoby & Joan Acoby (nee Myerion); siblings Henry Acoby, Wayne Acoby, Marion Acoby, sons Clayton Acoby, Lawrence “Lorne” Bose; daughter Lori Michelle Acoby; grandchildren Sylvester James Lawrence Daniels, Starr Acoby.

A Traditional Wake will be held at the Swan Lake First Nation Cultural Centre on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 4 p.m. A Traditional Funeral Service will be held on Monday, August 21, 2023 at the Cultural Centre, with the feast commencing at 12 p.m.

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