Date de Décès: 2005-04-01
Date de Parution: 2005-05-06
Source: Canoe.ca (Obituaries Today)
Steven Andrew Gabriel May 05, 1939 - April 01, 2005 It is with great sorrow we announce the sudden passing of our loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Safe in the arms of Jesus, he leaves to mourn his wife of 19 years Agnes (Winnie) Gabriel, his daughter Morene Gabriel of Ebb and Flow, his cherished grandchildren Lakota, Carl, and Winona Gabriel of Ebb and Flow and their father Nelson Chaske of Winnipeg. Taryn Beardy. His sisters-in-law; Rosina, Hazel, Margaret, and his favourite cook Marie, brothers-in-law; Ben, William, Albert Jr., and his Niitah Gabe. His auntie Lizzie Delaronde of Duck Bay, MB. Many nieces and nephews too numerous to mention, and all the little children who used to call him “Papa Steve”. Steve was predeceased by his father Joseph Gabriel in 1975, his mother Adeline (nee Campbell) in 1987, his sister Delia in 1969, her husband John Linski in 1997, brothers Wilfred (Eleanor) Gabriel in 1973, Earnest Gabriel in 1986, Carl Gabriel in 1996, sisters Bernice in 2000, her husband Gilbert Maud in 2002, Nora Tarty in 2005. His in-laws Albert Sr. and Elise Packo, sisters-in-law Phyllis Packo, Marie Packo, Flora Packo; brothers-in-law Boniface, Norbert (Dickie), Dan, Jerry and Steve. Steve was born and raised in Skownan, Manitoba. At a young age Steve left Skownan and attended the Pine Creek Residential School until he was 16 years old. After coming home from school, he stayed for a while then eventually at the age of 17 years old, he enrolled into the army. Due to his health condition Steve was unable to continue in the army and was released. Throughout his life he worked in various organizations. He worked on the Jenpeg and Grand Rapids Hydro Dams. He served as a Band Councillor for Skownan First Nation for a period of one term. He worked for the Children’s Aid Society; he also sat on various boards including the Grand Rapids Elders Justice Committee and most recently the ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) Process for the Residential School Survivors. One of Steve’s greatest past times was going out on hunting trips with his nephews and friends. His true livelihood was carpentry and woodworking. He was a skilled carpenter by trade; he always paid close attention to detail as he took pride in his work as it reflected upon him. He also cherished his grandchildren Lakota, Carl, and Winona. He enjoyed spending time with them. He always encouraged his daughter Morene to make sure that everyone was taken care of and he emphasized the importance of education. He spoke with pride when he talked about his grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by Lakota his little man, Carl, and his girl Winnie (Winona). Special thanks to the doctors and nurses (Marcy) in GH4 Health Sciences Centre for their care and support. Many thanks to Grand Rapids First Nation, Skownan First Nation. Also to all the people who helped support the family in their time of need, especially Steve’s nieces Orma Ferland and Stella Woodhouse who devoted their time to take care of him. Wake services will be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. at the Skownan Church, Skownan, Manitoba, and Wednesday, April 6, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at the Catholic Hall, Grand Rapids, Manitoba. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 7, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Alexander Catholic Church, Grand Rapids, Manitoba, with Father Head officiating. Interment will follow at the Catholic Church Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to: ANDERSON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME Ashern, Manitoba, 1-866-293-4951 Guest Book available for sighing at www.obituariestoday.com If you wish to send flowers online please visit Flowers Canada As published in the WINNIPEG SUN