Obituary
Celebrating The Life Of
Ben Elmer Cutknife
“Okimawatiht”
(Center Pole)
April 17, 1954 – January 24, 2021
Ben is survived by his wife Shirley Ann Bonaise; his children Sheena, Jo (Josh), Peter (Tash), Ernestine, and Donovan; his cicims Shenaya, Shilyse, Shalysa (Baby Skew), Costin, OdynBen, Beirson, Chelsea, Mookie, Roberto, Ethan, Jonathan, Keshah, Muskwa, and Joshua; his siblings CC, Norma, Rosie (Jerry), and Wilson; as well as many other relatives and friends.
Ben was predeceased by his parents Pete & Eva Cutknife; siblings Dorothy, Hazel, Emily, Mary, Bella, and Jo Cutty; cicim baby boy Roughfoot; and his father-in-law Ernest Bonaise.
You toiled so hard for those you loved,
You said goodbye to none.
Your spirit flew before we knew,
Your work on earth was done.
We miss you now, our hearts are sore,
As time goes by, we miss you more.
Your loving smile, your gentle face,
No one can fill your vacant place.
Your life was love and labour,
Your love for family true.
You did the best for all of us,
We will always remember you.
Wake Service
Ben Cutknife Residence
Maskwacis, Alberta
Monday, January 25, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.
Traditional Ceremonies
Ben Cutknife Residence
Maskwacis, Alberta
Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.
Led by The Elders
Pallbearers
Ian Brown, Besim Dion, Pete Bonaise,
Harper Potts, Emerson Samson, Vincent Wildcat,
Wade Okeymow and Leon Lightning
Honorary Pallbearers
His co-workers during 39 years of service at Public Works, Burger Baron, Muskwa Ridge Singers, Pow-Wow Family, Harley Johnson, Dick Buffalo, Carl Northwest, Sally Bull, Blue, Bannock, Kenny Roan, Commander, Buffalo Twins, Floyd Whitestone, Neil Potts, Gaylord Okeymow, Eddie Buffalo, Clarence Moosimin, Grant Potts, Chester Gardypie, Ron Noon, Charlie Favel, Larry Bull, Ida, Cathlene, Gail Cutarm, Elina, Mawy, Little Popular, Cecil Crier, Meguinis Family, Littlechild Family, Cutknife Family, Bonaise Family, Pipestem Family, Yellowbird Family, and the Dion Family. “Sorry if we missed anyone – it was not intentional.”
Interment Ceremony
Samson Central Cemetery
Maskwacis, Alberta
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Ben Elmer Cutknife April 17 1954 January 24 2021 (age 66)..
Décès pour la Ville: Wetaskiwin, Province: Alberta