In Loving Memory of
Branden Jules Lee Ominika “Batista”
Golden Sun In the Sky
Zaa waa zin N’gii zhi gaan
Sunrise: December 7, 1989
Sunset: December 9, 2020
Birth Place: Little Current, Ontario
Age: 31
On Wednesday, December 9, 2020,
Branden, father, step father, son, brother, cousin, friend, sadly passed away suddenly at his residence
in Sault Ste. Marie at the age of 31.
Branden will forever be remembered by his son
Evander Ominika-Shawana (mother Danielle)
and step-daughters Brynn and Lakely Musgrove.
Lovingly remembered by special friend Shashta Musgrove.
Will be dearly missed by his parents Glenda Ominikamigo and Jeffery Eshkawkogan-Jacko (Halley)
and by his sisters Gillian and Katie Ominika, Jocelyn, Phoebe and Fancy Bebamikawe and brother Rudy Simon.
Predeceased by his grandparents
Marie Jacko and Clement Eshkawkogan
and Agillius and Julie Ominika (nee. Trudeau)
Will be dearly missed by his godparents
Earl Pelletier and Catherine Ominika.
Also lovingly remembered by his Godchildren
Mila Odjig, Masyn Manitowanbi, Nash Jackson
and Logan Wabegijig.
Branden will also be lovingly remembered and missed by his many aunties, uncles, cousins, friends and teammates.
Special mention to friends Terrance Jr. Wabegijig (Tee-Jay), AJ Elliott, Marshall Odjig and Paige Manitowabi.
Along with his teammates from: Kaboni Tigers, Lumberjacks, Hillbillies, T-Birds and the CS Warriors.
There really was not a sport that Branden did not play and excel at. His first love was hockey where his determination and skill proved top notch. He played for many Junior A Hockey teams including the Manitoulin Islanders,
the Blind River Beavers, the Espanola Eagles
and the Manitoulin Panthers.
His other loves were not far behind, such as; volleyball (NOSSA Boys Volleyball Champs), baseball, basketball, golf, horseshoes and tennis. Branden’s Wasse Abin High School’s Athlete of the Year award shows us just how much he loved playing sports.
Branden’s infectious smile and laughter always rubbed off on many of the people he bumped into. He is also quite a jokester. If you lost something that was just there or heard something and couldn’t explain it, there is no doubt, Branden had something to do with it!
Please join us to celebrate the life of
Branden Jules Lee Ominika, a.k.a “Batista”.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Branden Jules Lee Ominika 2020..
Death notice for the town of: Little Current, Province: Ontario