Obituary of Joseph Mandamin

In Loving Memory MANDAMIN,- Joseph "Uncle Lawrence", passed away peacefully on Monday September 30, 2014 in his 80th year. Lawrence will be sadly missed by his nieces Angeline Wemigwans and family, Melanie Simon (Kirk), Ruby Mandamin (Rolland Pangowish), Pey-Ji Mandamin, nephews Richard Trudeau, Rudy Mandamin (Mary Jo Peltier), great nieces Cassandra Mandamin (Kori Young), Amanda Recollet, great nephews Sean Gilbert, Derrian Mandamin, Wiin-Gash Mandamin, Raoul Mandamin, as well as many other relatives and friends and colleagues. Lawrence was predeceased by his parents Samuel and Esther (Waindubence), brother Douglas and sister Joyce. Lawrence was a cancer survivor for the last 10 years, was a member of the American Indian Movement as well as a residential school survivor and was very proud of his Mandamin name. He loved and enjoyed photography as well as his nieces and nephews. Friends may call at St. Ignatius Church on Thursday October 2 and Friday October 3 from 1 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday October 4 at 11 a.m. with Fr. Henk Van-Mejiel officiating. Cremation to follow. Online condolences may be left at www.culginfuneralhome.ca