TERRANCE CHOKEN

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TERRANCE CHOKEN Peacefully, on Monday, March 10, 2003, Dad passed into the Spirit World at the age of 58 years. He was born on June 26, 1944 on the Lake Manitoba First Nation. Dad was a very special son, husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. Dads special roots continue to grow and through his children, Peggy (Ron), Brenda (Jerry), Terry (Maria), Barry (Carol) and Cindy (Ray) his love of life continues. He will be fondly remembered and missed by his former wife Mary Richard; and grandchildren, David Choken, Ronnie Choken and Dustin Fontaine; Cole and Robin LaFreniere; Daniel, Shania, Jonah and Christian Choken, Jeremy and Tyrone Choken and Jerelee and Cherish Flett. Dads loving mother Lucy; brothers, Leon (Shirley), John (Barbie), Raymond, Richard and Gordon (Melanie) sisters, Linda (Ron) and Claudia give thanks for the life they shared with their special son and brother. He was a source of inspiration and strength for each them. Dad was predeceased by his father William Choken; stepmother Edna Maytwayashing; special grandmother Liza Choken; brothers, Kenneth, Donald, Steve Choken; niece Donna Choken; brother-in-law and best friend Fred Paul (Boy) his aunt Delia Edwards and sister-in-law Marlene Choken. To his children and grandchildren he represented a calm, humble and loving person. His soft smile and gentle nature will guide us always. Dad we will miss the time you spent with us, we will always cherish the silent moments and the special talks. Dad always expressed his love for his mother and one can never measure the amount of respect he had for her. There were so many who loved him. Dad was a man who recognized the importance of balance and respect. Our father had a special one-on-one relationship with the Creator but he also recognized and respected the different spiritual paths. He taught each and every one of his children that there is but one Creator. Dad was a kind and gentle man who was loved and respected by many. He was a devoted and loyal friend who loved spending time with friends such as Elmer Maytwayashing, Kenny Paul, Ron Fontaine, Richie Paul and Jordie Missiabit to name a few. There are many people who have been blessed with his kindness, friendship and love. During his life, Dad was known to be a very hard worker and leader as this can be seen in the number of different capacities he held during his lifetime. He served as Supervisor at Canadian Gypsum Co.; Carpenter and taxi driver for Lake Manitoba. Dad was also a committed leader to his community as he served two consecutive terms as Band Councillor at Lake Manitoba. He was also a medical driver for Amik Medical Transportation and was a traditional fisher for many years with his good friend and brother-in-law Fred Paul (Boy). Wake Services will begin at 7:00 p.m. on March 12 at the Band Store (Hall) in Lake Manitoba. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, March 14 at the Band Store (Hall) at Lake Manitoba with Pastor Henry Demeria officiating with funeral services to continue at 2:00 p.m. at the St. Theresa Roman Catholic Church in Lake Manitoba with Father Mario officiating. Interment to follow in the Lake Manitoba Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Jordie Missiabit, Kenny Paul, Elmer Maytwayashing, Ron Swan, Ron and Jerry Fontaine. Honorary Pallbearers will be his grandchildren, David, Ronnie, Dustin, Cole, Robin, Daniel, Shania, Jonah, Christian, Jeremy, Tyrone, Jerelee and Cherish. IN THE SPIRIT WORLD A world where time does not exist Neither cold nor hot, nor dark nor light. But I sense a wind blowing softly in this world, Stirred up by the passage of the spirits. We the living, when we see only shadows On the edge of sight. Yet sometimes they Appear to us, clearly, so we can learn. Boozho Kitche Manitou, Grandfathers and Grandmothers, Ki-chi-meegwetch for having pity over my father and teaching him His traditional ways in the Spirit World so that we can continue to learn. Arrangements by: ARNASON FUNERAL HOMES, LTD. Ashern - Lundar 1-204-768-2072

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 13, 2003