Carole Dolores Francis

“Mama”

White Thunderbird Woman

Wahbishki Binesseequeh

1955 - 2015

~Forever Loved in Our Hearts~

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce Carole Dolores Francis, 59, of Long Plain First Nation, peacefully began her journey to the spirit world. The calling in which the Creator bestowed upon her took place at Seven Oaks Hospital on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at 1:35 pm with family by her side. Mama entered into the Spirit world after taking her last and final breath after suffering from a massive stroke on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at her place of residence in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Mama is predeceased by her late mother Flora Jane Francis and father Walter James Francis; late brothers William Fredrick, Wally Jr. , Gordon Francis Sr. and twin sister Nancy, grandson Devon Lee Chief-Francis,  nephew Curtis Assiniboine Jr. and great niece baby Flora.

Mama leaves behind, her life partner Darrell (Dada) Taylor of 26 years; daughters Sonia (Len), Laurie (Gerry) and  Lisa (Kenneth Jr); sons Tim Francis and Kevin (Amanda);
grandchildren Jocelyn (Clayton), Cheyenne (Curtis), Alex, Jada, Kyle (Shania), Shane, Ryan, Ferrell, Desmond, Dominick, Keenan, Tyrell, Kayden, Kenneth Onie Jr. Kendra, Kaylee, Kenice, Kennley, Landon and baby Kingston; two great-grandchildren Liam & Aliyah;
siblings Liz (Larry), Beatrice (Barry), Clair, Birdy, Kotton (Clint), Gabby, Laura, Helen, Sherri (Kim), Irene, Lise, Eddie (Stephanie) Harvey and Thea;  best friend and Bingo partner Evalyn (Doreen) Sinclair and Pot Chaser Frank, numerous nieces, nephews, family, friends and relatives from Sandy Bay First Nation and Ebb and Flow First Nation and many more ~ too many to mention.

Carole was a firm believer in her traditions and customs in accordance with her belief and participation in the Sun Dance Lodge. She also loved to travel and attend many traditional pow wows across Canada and the United States as a jingle dress dancer.

Mama loved going to bingo with her friends, sharing special times and enjoyed visiting with her family members. She was a very caring and loving person. Mama loved helping many people with whatever assistance she could provide to those who came into her home. In her latest years she suffered and endured many health-related problems brought on by a lengthy battle of diabetes.

Our Mama survived 11+ years on Dialysis & endured having many surgeries which included having both legs amputated. Our mama is a strong woman and a true fighter.

The family thanks the doctors and nursing staff of Seven Oaks Hospital & Dialysis Unit for all that they have done over the years for our Mama.

2 Day Wake ~ Sunday & Monday, February 15 & 16, 2015

228 Yellowquill Trail West, Long Plain First Nation

Funeral Service ~ Tuesday, February, 17, 2015

228 Yellowquill Trail West, Long Plain First Nation

Traditional Feast 12 pm

Interment to follow at the Francis Family Cemetery.

~ Pallbearers~

Kyle Courchene

Shane Courchene

Ryan Courchene

Jason Daniels

Preston Assiniboine

Dion Assiniboine

~Honourary Pallbearers~

Kevin Francis

Walter Francis

Nathaniel Guimond

Ken Jr. Egachie

John Francis

Gordon Jr. Francis

Daniel Francis

Rodney Francis

Curtis Houle

Peter Francis

Jared Prince

Garrett Tacan

Clayton Larocque

McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel.  204-857-4021 www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com