Victoria Runearth
(nee Martin/Cameron)
(Mukudae-pinayseek)
(Black Thunder Bird Woman)
April 14, 1945 – January 3, 2013
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our mother and grandmother Victoria Runearth at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
She will be lovingly remembered and missed by her husband Jim Stone of twenty-seven years. Her children, Canadace Mousseau (Lloyd), Shelley Cameron-Green (Dean), Ryan Runearth (Sue-Ann) and Rhyanna Runearth. Her grandchildren, Tony, Todd, Nick, Brett, Brandon, Jolene, Raeden, Quinlin, Jayce, Caitlin, Payton, Marcus and Brody. She also leaves to mourn her sisters, Maggie Mckinney (George) and Doreen Cameron (Ed) and numerous nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews.
Victoria was predeceased by her parents John Martin and Alice Cameron, her brothers Joseph Martin and Robert Cameron, her sisters Lucy Cameron and Nora Peters and nephews Melvin Martin and Thomas Cameron.
She was born at Indian Springs and resided in Morden, Manitoba for a number of years; she also resided in Winnipeg, Manitoba until she recently moved back to Swan Lake First Nation. She was a very active community leader in the city of Winnipeg. She was involved in numerous organizations helping her people throughout the years. She cared very deeply and was very passionate about her traditional beliefs and teachings. She had a big heart and was always there for anyone to offer much care and compassion. Her motto was “Loving, Caring, Sharing, and Respect”, she lived by it and shared everything she had.
A Traditional wake will be held at the Swan Lake First Nation Hall on Monday, January 7, 2013 at 4:00 pm. The Feast will commence at 10:00 am on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 followed by the Funeral Service and Interment at Indian Springs Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Todd Mousseau, Nicholas Mousseau, Brett Mousseau, Doug Martin, Phillip Martin and Jeffery Martin. Honorary Pallbearers will be family and friends.
Adam’s Funeral Home of Notre Dame, Manitoba in care of arrangements. Phone 248-2201 or 1-888-400-2326. www.afh.ca
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