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John’s Obituary
It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of John (JB) Sewepegaham of Canyon Creek, Alberta. John passed at 76 years of age on April 13, 2024. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 50 years, Emily Beaver; Children: Dwayne (Laurie), Kelly (Melissa), Pamela (Jacques), Amy (Dan); Grandchildren: Tristan, James, Ashton, Keyarra, Kris, Rylan, Anna, Ethan, Chanel, Scarlett, Aspen and DJ. Brothers: Bill (Emily) and Edward (Therese); Other siblings from his father’s side: Dorothy, Doreen, Simon (Eva), Roderick (Louisa), Matthew (Lorraine), Georgie and Wanda as well as numerous relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his mother Madeline Sewepegaham (nee Boucher), his father John Nanooch and siblings Pauline, Larry, Victoria, Eliza, Justine. Rosalee, Louis, Florence and Archie.
John was born in Little Red River Cree Nation on June 12, 1947. He was a proud member of his band and a strong advocate for all band members and all Indigenous people of Turtle Island. He loved the outdoors especially spending time in Mitsue with his wife Emily and welcomed out any of their family members and friends that wanted to join them. John was incredibly skilled and knowledgeable in so many different areas which was highlighted throughout his career as a heavy equipment operator, machine operator and oil field services contractor. He had numerous interests and hobbies which included hunting, fishing, trapping, attending pow wow’s, picking berries, bird watching, watching the Edmonton Oilers and the Toronto Blue Jays, listening to his favorite music by artists such as Waylon Jennings, Conway Twitty and Johnny Cash, maintaining and repairing absolutely anything that needed fixing from vehicles to home renovations. He was never afraid to tackle what he didn’t know and was always there to lend a helping hand to others.
John was loved by all who were fortunate enough to know him. He always had a hug, a wink, a smile and so much love to give to everyone. John’s laugh, the twinkle in his eye when he would share his stories and the unconditional love he had for all will be missed more than is possible to put into words.
~Forever in our hearts.
Please join us to honor John and celebrate his amazing life. His wake will take place at Widewater Community Hall in Widewater, Alberta beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, 2024 until Saturday, April 27, 2024. His service will take place at the same location from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2024. After the service concludes he will be laid to rest at the Slave Lake Cemetery. There will be a luncheon back at the hall after the interment.
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Death notice for the town of: Slave Lake, Province: Alberta
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We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of John Sewepegaham 2024 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
