FLORA (REDWOOD) BEAR

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FLORA (REDWOOD) BEAR April 23, 1920 - March 15, 2003 Our mother passed on to eternal life on March 15, 2003. Mom was born in Broadview, SK in 1920. She resided in Cowessess Reserve for many years after marrying Joseph Redwood and raised her family there. Flora was predeceased by her first husband Joseph Redwood (1966) daughter Edith (1981) stepsons, David and Edwin (Shorty) Redwood. While Mom was ill, she lost her second husband Thomas Bear in March 2002. Her brothers, Angus, Herbert, Fred and George; her sister Eva Alexson. Mom is survived by her sons, Romeo (Irene) of Alberta, Morley (Liz) of Winnipeg and Bruce of Winnipeg. Stepsons, Patrick of Winnipeg and Sailor Redwood of Calgary; daughters, Freida of Winnipeg, Dianna of Alberta, Bonnie Bear of Saskatoon, stepdaughters, Josie of Calgary and Yvonnie Hotomani of Yorkton, SK. Sisters, Ruby Rabbitskin, Verna Bob and Rita Alexson, Elma Rose (Cook) Delorme and Lorraine Acoose. Brothers, Wilfred, Norman and Reggie Delorme. Mom is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, too many to mention. Mom was a lady of many talents, she loved doing her crafts and was a seamstress most of her life. Next to her family, she loved her gardens and flowers and was never happier than to be working on her hands and knees in the garden. Mom was a woman of fierce independence, strength of character and adventurous spirit. Her life was rich and fulfilled, she touched many with her love, her wit and determination. Special thanks to Riverview Hospital and Central Park Lodge for their care and support to our mother through her illness. Also a very special thank you to her niece Sharon Hotomani who was there for her and the family. Prayers will be said on Tuesday, March 18 at 7:00 p.m. at the Aboriginal Funeral Chapel, 724 Selkirk at Parr, Winnipeg, with wake to follow. Second wake will be in Kahkewistahaw Community Complex, Kahkewistahaw, SK, on Wednesday, March 19. Services at 7:00 p.m. Feast will be on Thursday, March 20 at 11:00 a.m., with funeral to follow at 2:00 p.m., also at the community complex. Thank you Mom for life, hope, faith and your unselfish love. We will love and cherish you forever. ABORIGINAL FUNERAL CHAPEL 724 Selkirk Ave. 586-7700

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 18, 2003