Rudolph “Rudy” Longboat
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Rudolph (Rudy) Nelson Longboat Kahonwéyes (born January 22, 1933) announce his passing on January 24, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Frances Helen Longboat, Karihwayéwas (née Bomberry). Brother to Ilene Johnson (Leroy). Predeceased by parents Ernest and Marjorie Longboat, siblings Margaret, Glenn, Edward, and Ernest Jr., son, Michael, and son-in-law, Dean.
Rudy is survived and will be missed by his children–Steven (Marlene), Timothy, and Naomi. Proud “Papa” to grandchildren Skyler (Kiello), Kathleen, and Matthew (Jessica), and great-granddaughter Marin McGregor. Rudy will also be fondly remembered by many nephews, nieces, friends, community members, and business associates.
Rudy was born with an entrepreneurial spirit and opened and ran the first barber shop on Six Nations of the Grand River Territory for many of his young years. Rudy’s career expanded to working in advertising for The Toronto Telegram newspaper (“The Tely”) followed by much success as a Real Estate Broker and then as Office Manager for Gibson Real Estate in Toronto, ON. Rudy was a proud “Wolf” clan member from a diverse and Royal blood line of Iroquois leadership and trailblazers, and from an early age, Rudy was always a strong advocate and active defender of Aboriginal rights for his community at Six Nations of the Grand River Territory. Rudy was also a long standing and well respected Mason with the Tuscan Lodge No. 551, District ‘A,’ in Hamilton, ON. Rudy had a love and a passion for the special romantic songs of every era, and held a desire to play the tenor saxophone alongside of his innate and notable singing talents with his unique and deep baritone voice.
A private family service will be held at Styres Funeral Home, Ohsweken, ON with interment to follow at the Jamieson Family Cemetery, 965 Highway 54, Ohsweken, ON. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Rudolph Longboat 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Ohsweken, Province: Ontario