HARPER LUANNE NAUYA SATEANA BARR

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SATEANA: Harper Luanne Nauya Sateana Barr passed away on October 16th, 2022, at the age of 28 years, from complications and challenges of Prader-Willi Syndrome. She leaves to cherish her memory her parents, Alison Barr and David Sateana; brother, Keenan Sateana; Grandma, Anna Pepper; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins from Rankin Inlet, BC and Manitoba. Harper was born in Brandon, Manitoba and raised in Rankin Inlet and Yellowknife. In the last few years, she lived in Victoria and mostly loved walking her dog Bella on Dallas Road, and spending time with her kitty Bee. She loved swimming in pools, lakes, oceans and lagoons - the colder the better. It took her a thousand belly flops but she eventually learned to dive head first. She loved traveling and meeting up with family and friends - all of whom meant the world to her. She was involved in Special Olympics in the NWT and competed provincially in figure skating; and made many friends in her community involvement in Yellowknife. Over the years as a young person Harper volunteered for seniors at Aven Manor, in the auxiliary gift shop at Stanton General Hospital, and at the stables, as she loved spending time with horses - given her love of animals. Harper was a great defender of the vulnerable and championed inclusivity. She was known for her kindness and thoughtful ways - she was our Sweet Pea. A Celebration of Life will be held in Brandon at the Colonial Inn on Friday, October 17th, from 2:00 – 4:00pm. The family hopes to gather with the Yellowknife community and in Rankin Inlet in the coming months. Donations in Harper's memory may be made to your local SPCA.

As published in Brandon Sun on Oct 19, 2022