ALINE VICTORIA (EILEEN) SUTHERLAND (BAPTISTE)

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ALINE VICTORIA (EILEEN) SUTHERLAND (nee BAPTISTE) August 8, 1929 - April 11, 2001 Suddenly at her residence on Lake Manitoba First Nation Mom, aged 71 years, left us to be with her Creator. She leaves to mourn her husband Edwin; daughters, Wendy (Alfred), Sandra (Louie), Vivian (John), Roxie (Guy) special granddaughter Cindy (Brian) sons, Lawrence (Kerri) and John; special grandson Francis; special grandchildren, Maria, Tristan, Jaymie and Helen; 20 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Maggie Houle and Laureen Courchene (Victor) sisters-in-law, Doris, Lucy and Adele Baptiste; along with numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was predeceased by her parents, John and Maria Baptiste; two children, Edwin and Beatrice; her brothers, Pete, Donald, Lawrence, Francis and Walter Baptiste and Jerry Monkman; her grandchildren, Marcia, Amanda, Koreen, Baby Swan, four Baby Sutherlands and three Baby Maytwayashings. Mom was born and raised at Ebb n Flow First Nation. She moved to Lake Manitoba First Nation in 1959, where she raised her children. She especially loved her grandchildren dearly and was proud of each and everyone. Her favourite pastimes were playing bingo, chatting with her friends on the phone and doing her puzzle books. Mom was famous for her bannock, which many people asked her to bake. Mom will be greatly missed by the many people who knew her. Wake services will begin at her residence at Lake Manitoba First Nation at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 14. Funeral mass will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, April 16 at the St. Therese Roman Catholic Church, Lake Manitoba First Nation, with Fr. Raphael Glofcheski officiating. Interment to follow at the Lake Manitoba Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Maggie Houle, Adele Baptiste, Myra Chippeway, Florence Choken, Robert and Mary Maytwayashing, Lola Chippeway, Nellie Pelletier, Vernon Paul, Tim Edwards, Ron Swan, Tracy Swan, Ernest Maytwayashing, David St. Paul, Dora Hunter and Randy Huntinghawk. Active pallbearers will be Isaac Baptiste, Larry Swan, Roy Maytwayashing, Leo Baptiste, Willard Houle, Dennis Swan; and Crossbearer will be Robert Maytwayashing. MOM I thought it would be good for me to write this letter and let you know how I feel about you. I just like to say "I love you with all my heart Mom". Youve done so much for me that once or twice a year just doesnt seem like enough to show my appreciation for you. Just for today Mom, if I could give you the world I would. If there were a gift to say mee-guetch for how well you tried to raise me, I would send it, but theres nothing I could give or say to equal the love and gratitude I feel for you. I hope our relationship continues to grow and show how much I treasure you. Your words of wisdom and support means so much to me. Everyday I thank the Creator for you. I love your hugs and kisses and your smile whenever you come to visit me. It means you really care for me and that makes everything seem better. I love the way you touch my life, you will always be part of it. I love you Mom. As I continue my journey in life I will always carry your love in my heart, for strength, guidance, and courage. It fills me with pride and joy to have you as my mother. I LOVE YOU MOM. Arrangements by ARNASON FUNERAL HOME LTD. ASHERN - LUNDAR 1-204-768-2072

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 14, 2001