GEORGE MAYTWAYASHING

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"A Kind and Gentle Warrior" GEORGE MAYTWAYASHING NA-NO-KA-SAY INNINI (HUMMINGBIRD MAN) 1924-2002 After a lengthy and courageous battle with diabetes, with his wife Olga and homecare worker Vivian by his side, The Spirit of George left to return to the "Happy Hunting Grounds" that he always joked about. Grandpa (as everyone called him) has left the place in the hearts of all that knew and loved him. He is survived by his wife Olga of 52 years; daughter Georgina Moar (Dwayne) his sons, Russell (Audrey) and Robert (Mary) his special niece Jacquie; his grandchildren, Derek, Ranville (Sandy), Melanie Swan (Boonkie), Jaymie Moar (Amanda), Erynn Moar (Rueben), Erroll Maytwayashing (Miranda), Bob, and Shanny; his great-grandchildren, Kayleen, Phil, Morgan, Raymond, Justice, Storm, Autumn, Brandon, Shawney, and Neveada; his sister Josephine Spence; stepbrothers, Tony, Raymond and Louie Martin; along with nephews and nieces; step-sister Flora Merrick; friend Max Merrick; aunt Jean Meeches. He is also survived by his brothers-in-law, Russell Paul, Bill Paul (Breena), Harold Paul, Douglas Paul (Joan), Cecil Paul (Julie), Ronald Paul (Karen) sisters-in-law, Audrey Paul, Vivian McKay (Gordie) and Linda Monkman (Charles). He was predeceased by his sister Georgina Pashe; and stepbrother Fred Martin; his close friends, George and Lydia McLean, Clemence McLean, John and Ida McLean, Norman Maytwayashing (Farmer), Betson Raven, Eddy Choken (Jubble), and George Swan (Gabin). George was raised in the Portage-Long Plain area. He attended Portage residential school where he excelled in the game ice hockey. George then moved to community of Dog Creek (Lake Manitoba First Nation) where he met his wife Olga and together they raised beef cattle and horses until they moved to Winnipeg to live and work for 23 years. Georges first love was the outdoors, he enjoyed raising various livestock and gardening, which is something he returned to in his later years, until his health prohibited him from continuing these passions. George loved his grandchildren immensely. He would always joke around and tease them and in their absence ask of their whereabouts. George was very supportive of his grandchildren, by taking them to powwows and ceremonies. He especially loved listening to the songs, sitting and singing at the drum during ceremonies. George was a man that firmly believed in the teachings of the Anishinaabe people and was an inspiration to his circle. The lives of his family and friends have been enriched through the sharing of his smile, handshake, humour, and love. HAPPY HUNTING!!! A traditional service will be held on Saturday, August 17 at 3:00 p.m. at the Lake Manitoba School Gymnasium with David Courchene Jr. officiating, with burial to follow at the Lake Manitoba First Nation Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be his grandsons, Derek, Jaymie, Errol, and Bob, along with his nephew Ernie Pashe, and his special friend Leslie Maytwayashing. Honorary Pallbearers will be all his friends and family. The family wishes to express a special thank you to uncle Jackie and Leslie Maytwayashing for the support and friendship that you offered our dad. ARRANGEMENTS BY: ARNASON FUNERAL HOMES LTD. ASHERN - LUNDAR (204) 768-2072

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 16, 2002