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Wendell Robert Smith
Strong Lightning Man
October 9, 1973 – November 24, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Wendell Robert Smith aka Jazz.
Wendell leaves to mourn his mother Mina, his brothers and sisters Beverly, Carl, Clarence, Marvin, Glenda, Gerald, Marlene, Kelvin, Deborah, and Emery; numerous nieces, and nephews; his sons Simon and Trey.
He was a gifted artisan making beautiful dreamcatchers that found their way around the world. He was most proud that his work was gifted to a delegation of Chinese officials by the University of Winnipeg.
Wendell was predeceased by his father, Lawrence (Happy) Smith and his brother Raymond (Satch).
A service to honour his life will take place on Tuesday December 6, 2022 at 2:00 pm in the Gilbart Funeral Chapel in Selkirk Manitoba.
“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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November 24 2022
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Wendell Smith November 24 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Selkirk, Province: Manitoba