RAYMOND GEORGE RAVEN (BLACK BEAR MEDICINE MAN)

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RAYMOND GEORGE RAVEN (BLACK BEAR MEDICINE MAN) Peacefully at his residence in Hollow Water with his family by his side, Raymond George Raven passed away on Monday, November 7, 2005 at the age of 56 years. Raymond was born at Hollow Water on April 5, 1949 and had resided there his entire life. He enjoyed the outside, hunting and spiritual gatherings and pow wows. He leaves to cherish his beautiful memory, son Raymond Jr., son Kevin Raven (Holly), daughter Raquel Raven (Faron), sisters, Beatrice Moneyas (Norman), Marilyn Sinclair (Dennis), brothers, Gary Raven (Evelyn), Larry Raven (Doreen), Albert Raven (Matilda), Robert Raven (Jennifer), Michael Raven (Marie), grandchildren, Nicholas, Brenda and Madison, several nieces and nephews, Godsons Ron Fontaine and Terril Bushie. Raymond was predeceased by his wife Louise Raven Butterfly woman , August 20, 2001, father John Raven, September 9, 1993, mother Flora Raven, December 17, 1983. Prayers will be said Tuesday, November 8 from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. at the Aboriginal Funeral Chapel, 724 Selkirk Avenue at Parr. Wake services will be held on Wednesday, November 9, Thursday, November 10 and Friday November, 11 at the Raven Residence. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 12 at 2:00 p.m. at the Roman Catholic Church with Fr. Gerry officiating. Interment to follow at the Raven Creek Spiritual Grounds. Aboriginal Funeral Chapel 725 Selkirk Avenue, 586-7700

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 08, 2005