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Gerald Smith Obituary
Gerald Eldon Smith
Hole in the Sky
June 25, 1965 – December 20, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gerald Eldon Smith aka Slick to some and Lardy to others.
Gerald leaves to mourn his daughters Ashley, Leanne, and Tara, adopted son Terrence Starlight, and his grandchildren. Gerald had a special relationship with his former partner Carla whom he remained close and always had love and respect for.
Mourning his passing are his sisters Bev, Glenda, Marlene and Deborah (Carlos), brothers Carl (Tandy), Clarence, Marvin (Irene), Kelvin and Emery along with numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews.
Gerald had a deep respect for Bruce Starlight from Tsuut’ina First Nation in Alberta. Gerald respected him like a father and developed close friendships with his adopted son Joey and Bruce’s grandsons.
Gerald had a very strong work ethic and worked many places over the years in BC and Alberta. Gerald was no stranger to hard work and had a strong sense of pride in a job well done. Gerald also loved country music and would often listen to his music while working outside. Gerald participated in ceremony and for a time sang powwow with his friend Ruben, during his travels he met and made many friends across Turtle Island.
Gerald was predeceased by his son Reil, mother Mina (Jones), father Lawrence (Happy) Smith, brothers Raymond and Wendell; his favorite uncles Harold and Gus.
Funeral service will be on Saturday January 4, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. in the Gilbart Funeral Chapel, Selkirk, Manitoba.
Honorary Pallbearers- Long time friend Ruben Bunn, cousins Nish Sinclair, Greg Sinclair, and brothers Emery Smith, Carl Smith and Marvin Smith
“I know your life
On earth was troubled
And only you could know the pain
You weren’t afraid to face the devil
You were no stranger to the rain” – Vince Gill
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Décès pour la Ville: Selkirk, Province: Manitoba
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