Obituary
The Neckoway family is saddened to announce the sudden passing of Jessie Neckoway on October 7th, 2022, at the age of 65. Jessie was born in Gillam, Manitoba on December 15th, 1956, to parents Eli and Elizabeth Neckoway.
Jessie is a member of the Split Lake Band with her maternal roots to Fox Lake Cree Nation. A loving mother, sister, daughter, and aunt, she grew up with her siblings until the passing of her mother. Reunited with family as a young woman Jessie and her siblings reconnected back in Winnipeg. Jesse is the first daughter born to the Neckoway family, though she had many elder brothers.
Jessie spent a lot of time with her cousins Hannah and Don and remained closely connected to her brother Charlie. She was soft spoken, kind-spirited who knew grew up as an independent and courageous Ithinew Iswkiw (Cree Woman). Though she may have faced tough life experiences, she has always overcome any barrier or obstacle set in her path. Her family and friends will remember how she would have a big smile whenever she greeted them or how she cared for her friends and family. Like her elder brother Elijiah, she often frequented Winnipeg’s downtown, on her way to play bingo or share moments with those she was close with.
Jessie leaves to mourn her children, Shasta, Brian, Daniel, Randy, Nathan, and Ron; her brothers Ron Neckoway and family, Raymond, (Isabel) Neckoway and family, and Charlie Neckoway; her sister Cathi Pellerin, (Born Lorraine Neckoway) (James) and family and relatives from Fox Lake, Split Lake and Winnipeg.
She was predeceased by her Grandparents, Elijah and Ruby Anderson; her Grandmother Eda Garson; Parents Eli and Elizabeth Neckoway; and her brothers Josie, Norman, and Elijah Neckoway.
Pallbearers: Charlie Neckoway, Paul Kelly, Don Garson, and Abraham Massan
Honorary Pallbearers: Raymond Neckoway, Ronald Neckoway, Robin Neckoway, and Sam Wavey.
Wake service will be held on Thursday, October 20, 2022. from 7pm – 10pm, at Eternal Grace Funerals.
Funeral service will be held on Friday, October 21, 2022, at 11am at Eternal Grace Funerals. Feast to follow.
Interment at Brookside Cemetery thereafter at 2pm.
Family would like to thank those who offered our sister and aunt most of their company with in her final days. We know she did the same and there are great memories she would have shared. To our relative’s up north and down south who could not be here in person but offered your songs, shared messages of condolences and love, we thank you.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Jessie Hilda Neckoway December 15 1956 October 7 2022 (age 65)..
Death notice for the town of: Winnipeg, Province: Manitoba