Maureen Soldier

Bizhiki Ikweh

Maureen Soldier

August 23, 1975 - May 23, 2024

Maureen Soldier of Swan Lake First Nation passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at St. Boniface Hospital at the age of 48 years.

She leaves to mourn her passing her brother Craig Soldier (Paula); two nieces, Whitney (Sean) and Teri; one nephew Kevin (Brandy); two grandchildren, Hudson and Elizabeth; her uncles and aunts, Donna McKinney, Hazel Soldier, Gloria Soldier, Ed Soldier, Ron Soldier (Marina), Fred Soldier, Danny McKinney, Tom Walker, Hazel Scott and Marina Scott.

Maureen was predeceased by her parents, Lawrence Soldier and Gladys McKinney; her partner and best friend Fred Neumann; her uncles and aunts, Linda McKinney, Audrey Soldier, William McKinney (Margaret/Gertrude), Fred McKinney, Tony McKinney, Roy McKinney (Joyce), Bob McKinney (Mary), Arthur McKinney, Tony Martin, James Soldier and Jerome Cameron; and by her grandparents, William and Eliza McKinney and Harry and Mary Soldier.

Maureen was born and raised at Swan Lake First Nation and attended Holland Elementary and Treherne Collegiate where she graduated. She worked in the Healthcare Field as a Healthcare aide and made many friends. If you knew her, she loved to laugh, it was contagious and hard to walk away from. Maureen loved family, friends, camping, cabbage patch dolls, various music, hockey, socializing and laughter. In her younger years, it didn't matter the occasion, Maureen could be found pitching up tent in the back yard and getting ready for a campfire. She always loved to share her stories and make people laugh. Maureen was a favourite aunt to Whitney, Teri and Kevin. She would take them shopping anywhere and have sleepovers at anytime. There are many stories of her life with them, and they will cherish those forever.

Due to her change in health, she moved to the city for closer access to healthcare and dialysis treatment. While living her life she became a huge Winnipeg Blue bombers Fan. She attended almost every game and knew the players and their families. Many times, her brother Craig would call her to check up on her and she would be at blue bombers store buying the next hot Bomber item. She sure had a collection that girl. We love you Maureen and we will miss you, but we will meet again.

A Traditional Wake will be held in the Swan Lake First Nation Cultural Centre on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Swan Lake First Nation Cultural Centre on Monday, May 27, 2024 commencing with the feast at 12 noon.  Interment will follow at the Indian Springs Cemetery.

Officiating will be Mike Esquash and the drum group will be the Swan Lake First Nation Singers and anybody who wishes to join. Pallbearers will be Kevin Soldier, Derek Soldier, Ryan McKinney, Tommy Walker, Dalton Soldier and Chris Soldier. Honorary pallbearers will be Roxy Espenell, Stephanie Edwards, Patrick McKinney, Whitney Soldier, Teri Soldier, Kevin Soldier, Alice McKinney, Pam McKinney, Norma Soldier, Brian Tait, Lani Hicks, Sherri De Graeve, Dawna Hardie and Albert Hobson.

Special thank-you to Swan Lake First Nation, Chief and Council, Swan Lake First Nation Health Centre, the staff at the St. Boniface Hospital, also to Amanda Peters, Joyce Hobson, Joyce Soldier, Pauline Cameron, Cindy McKinney, Elaine Scott, William McKinney, Randi Scott, Mike Esquash, Courtney McKinney, Jordan Walker and everyone in attendance.

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