MICHAEL PASHE SR.

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MICHAEL PASHE SR. It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Michael Pashe Sr. on August 5, 2004 at his residence in Dakota Tipi First Nation, at the age of 78 years, beloved husband of Elsie Pashe. The wake will take place Sunday, August 8 at the Dakota Tipi Auditorium at 3:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held Monday, August 9 at the Dakota Tipi Auditorium at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Donald Pratt officiating. Traditional services will be held with Dakota Hotain Singers. Interment will follow at the Old Sioux Village Cemetery. Michael was born December 28, 1925 at the Old Sioux Village. He received his education at the old Residential School. Then Michael served in the Canadian Army from July 1944 to May 1946. During his time in the Canadian Army he received the France and Germany Star Medal and the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp. Michael worked construction for many years and also worked at the Winnipeg Airport. Michael was elected in as Chief of Dakota Tipi First Nation and was a strong voice for the people throughout the 1970s. Michael found happiness in his family and with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren who loved him so much. He always had a story to tell or a good joke to share. Michael was a skilled hunter and provided food to many families when he could. He enjoyed hunting with his close friends, George Daniels, John Perswain, Jim Daniels and Bob Myran. He enjoyed the companionship of his closest friend and cousin, John Pashee. He enjoyed his life to the fullest and will be greatly and sadly missed by his family and friends. Predeceased by his parents Laura Pashe and stepfather Peter Ross; grandfather John Pashe; brothers, Max Noel, Bruce Pashe, Elmer Pashe; sister Nora Bunn; son Ronny Bear; grandchildren, Anthony Pashe, Elaine Pashe, George Pashe and Sheila Elk. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife Elsie Pashe of Dakota Tipi First Nation; his children, David M. Pashe, Marjorie (Earl) Prince, Debra Pashe (Dan Woods), Sandra Pashe of Vancouver, Ashley Pashe (Lorraine Elk), Chris Pashe, Karl Stone (Janet McIvor), Maurice Pashe, Dennis Pashe of Winnipeg, Steven Pashe, Arthur Mini of Birdtail; 57 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and cousin Audrey Remple of Vancouver. He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many other relatives from the seven Dakota Nations of Manitoba, who loved him so dearly and will miss him so much. He will always be in all their hearts forever. Should friends so desire memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 9Z9. Friends may leave a message and sign the register at our website www.omegafuneralhome.com "Dedicated to those we serve."

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 08, 2004