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GARRY (KEN) KENNETH PARENTEAU OGEMAKEESHIK
Date of Passing: Oct 09, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryGARRY (KEN) KENNETH PARENTEAU OGEMAKEESHIK Garry Kenneth Parenteau walked into the loving arms of his Saviour Jesus on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. Left to mourn Ken's passing are his children Michael (Lorraine), Jessica, Nicole (Dion); their mother Debra Henry; grandchildren Tamiya, Jayden, Keegan, Ava, Gavin, Leeann, Michelle, Cole; his loving partner Merle Fontaine; her children Crissy (Nathan), Erin (Dan), Dustin (Ali), Lindsay and grandchildren; brothers Dennis, Wayne, Brian; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and colleagues. He was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Melanie Parenteau; and sister Maryanne. Ken was born in Winnipegosis, speaking only Saulteaux, moving to Winnipeg as a child. He spent many years living in Winnipeg where he was actively involved in the Winnipeg Indian Alliance Church, later becoming a Pastor continuing on for several years at the Calgary Indian Alliance Church. He was also an Interim Director for the Indian Alliance Churches of Canada eventually ending his career as a Mental Health worker. Ken had a profound impact as a Mental Health Counsellor for various organizations settling into his position for many years as a Wellness Counsellor at the Ginew Wellness Centre. His warm, funny, non-judgemental values touched the hearts of all who knew him. A dedicated father, loving partner, devoted grandfather will allow his legacy to live on in others forever. Ken's hobbies included carpentry, cooking, billiards, hockey and winning at all card games. Wake Service will be held on Monday, October 15, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. in the First Nations Community Church, 44 Tentler Street, Winnipeg, MB. Ken's Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. in the Church. Committal Service will follow on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. in Duck Bay Cemetery, Duck Bay, MB. We would like to thank CancerCare Manitoba and the staff of Pine Falls Health Complex for the tremenidous care of our father and partner during his illness. Wojcik's Funeral Chapel n care of arrangements. Ken passed away on his son Michael's birthday as he states: On the 9th of October you brought me into this world and I am happy to share my day of birth with your rebirth into the next life. We will love you eternally.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 13, 2012
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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Had the pleasure of meeting Ken this spring. We were classmates at the Inner City Social work program. Me along with our classmates were very saddened to learn of his passing. We had noticed he didn't return to school in September and had been thinking about him. In class we paid tribute to him with flowers and a bite to eat. We shared stories and tears...We will remember him through out our journey to become social workers. Rest easy - Posted by: Kerry () on: Oct 27, 2012
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His Journey's Just begun Don't think of him as gone away- His journey's just begun, life holds so many facets- this earth in only one. Just think of him as resting from the sorrows and the tears in a place of warmth and comfort where there are no days and years. think how he must be wishing that we could know today how nothing but sadness can really pass away. And think of him living in the hearts of those he touched... for nothing loved is ever lost- and he was loved so much. - Posted by: Debbie Alexander(co-worker) () on: Oct 15, 2012
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Ken was indeed a very non-judgemental person, ive had the opportunity to work beside Ken, at the Ginew Wellness Centre. Also, we worked and volunteered our time with the Roseau River Justice Committee for (3 years). Will miss his gentle and caring charactistics, and my family send our condolences to his loved ones (family, children). - Posted by: Grace Smith () on: Oct 13, 2012
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May you find peace and comfort in knowing that his loss is felt by all who knew and loved him. - Posted by: Lori Henry (Co Worker) on: Oct 13, 2012
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