Maisie Martha’s Obituary
Dr. Maisie Cardinal
June 9, 1943 – October 11, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Dr. Maisie Martha Cardinal (nee Thomas) announce her passing in Edmonton on October 11, 2020 at the age of 77 years. She found joy in her family and spending time with her kids, grandkids and great grandkids. She lived her life to the fullest and will be deeply missed.
Maisie Cardinal was proudly Coast Salish and she became a member of the Sucker Creek First Nation when she married her late husband, Dr. Harold Cardinal. She was predeceased by her late husband, Dr. Harold Cardinal and her parents Mack and Sarah and her siblings (Clifford, Elsie, Patricia, Mack Jr.) and her Uncle Jimmy. Maisie is survived by her Aunt Dorothy Paul who raised her and her Aunt Anna Spahan; her sister, Maxine Pape; her sons: Sheldon; Cory (Nicole); Raymond (Chelsea) ; Jaret (Becki); and her daughters: Cheryl (Jason) and Sara (Greg). She is also survived by her grandchildren: Lukas; Gabriella; Cory Jr.; Josh; Alexan; Adam; Mya; Grace; Danielle; Cleo; Kaylee; Cayden; Samantha and Sophie; and great grandchildren: Caprice and Sage.
Dr. Maisie Cardinal raised six children and then returned to University later in life. She believed in the importance of education and that one is never too old to learn. She worked her way through University and completed her Bachelor of Arts Degree; Bachelor of Education Degree (University of Saskatchewan); Masters in Education (University of British Columbia); Masters in Education (Harvard); and a Doctorate in Education from the University of British Columbia.
Funeral Services will be held at the Sucker Creek Recreation Centre, Sucker Creek on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 11:00 am. Internment to follow at the Sucker Creek Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements are entrusted to the Chapel of Memories (High Prairie) ltd. (780) 523-3540.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the family will be abiding by the provincial restrictions in place and will be limiting the numbers within the Rec Centre. There can only be a maximum of 47 people in the Rec Centre at one time. If you would like to pay your respects, you will arrive at one door and leave in a separate entrance. Masks are mandatory. Masks and hand sanitizer will be provided.
Pallbearers:
Farley Cardinal
George Desjarlais
Jason Gordon
Frank Kachuk
Todd Kachuk
Everett Willier
Honorary Pallbearers
Jason Chamakese
Cory Cardinal Jr.
Lukas Stahl
Joshua Cardinal
Adam Cardinal
Alexan Cardinal
Greg Heard
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June 9 1943 October 11 2020
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Maisie Martha Cardinal June 9 1943 October 11 2020..
Chapel of Memories Funeral Homes & Crematorium
Décès pour la Ville: High Prairie, Province: Alberta