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Edna BRASS Obituary

Published by Vancouver Sun and/or The Province on Mar. 24, 2013.

BRASS, Edna Mathilda
Edna Brass of Key First Nation went home to heaven peacefully from Vancouver General Hospital surrounded by loved ones. She was predeceased by her parents Solomon Charles Brass, and Rebecca Grace Brass (O'Soup); and her siblings Ethel, Mary, Winston, Lawrence, Kathleen, Pauline, Elmer and Alvin, Sterling, Solomon, Walton and Victoria. She will be greatly missed by her surviving sister Grace Russell (Cecil); beautiful daughters Crystal, Nicole and Rebecca; grandchildren Damien, Cheyenne, Jacob, Ava and Emma; as well as many cherished cousins, nieces and nephews. An advocate for Indigenous rights, Edna will be missed by the many wonderful friends she made through her kind and generous efforts to help the community. She will be remembered as a very outgoing, outspoken and kind-hearted soul who opened her door to help anyone in need. Her love for children was demonstrated repeatedly in her lifetime as an aunt, mother, and her most revered role as a grandmother - no words can adequately express the loss and emptiness her passing has left. We will never forget the day the Eagles came to escort her beautiful soul home. There will be a traditional wake held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, March 25, 2013 at Shaker Church 100 Capilano Rd. Funeral Service will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at Shaker Church 100 Capilano Rd. Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at Victory Memorial Park, 14831 28 Ave, Surrey, BC.

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March 15, 2019

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Nicole Brass

Dear mom, my guardian angel up in heaven. I love you & I miss you dearly. Till we meet again & have coffee in heaven. Your daughter, Nikki

November 1, 2015

Nikki

Dear mom, I miss you everyday. I wish you were still here. I miss your laugh and your beautiful eyes! You were the best! One day we will meet again! Lots of love sent to heaven for you!

October 25, 2015

Ava Peigan

I dreamt about you last night grandma! I wish you were here so that we can go to the states and make banuk like we did and watch the price is right and littlest hobo! If I knew that you were gonna pass away I would've spent every second with you. I love you. ❤

January 6, 2015

It is 2 years since we had our last visit. I treasure all the wonderful memories we made, You had great humor and always had people laughing. Thank you for the teachings we shared. I will always miss you, your sister Grace

June 17, 2014

James Brass

Aunty it was great to meet you for the first time back in 2000. I never got meet my mom your sister Victoria. I'm proud to got to meet you & Grace my beautiful Aunt's. Love James Alvin Brass.

April 17, 2013

Ava Peigan

I love my gramma she was the best gramma ever I miss her and love her with all my heart.But I love it when she comes in my dreams and says she loves me.And I also remember the day this picture was taken it was a very happy day now im lost with out her :(.....

April 1, 2013

Claudette MorinCardinal

Condolences to the family of awesome Elder who is resting and watching over all of you.....prayers are with you at this time. Love from new friend

March 30, 2013

Muriel

In Celebration of the Wonderful Life of Edna Brass--
Edna's legacy is the example that she left for us all
here in the "Land of the Living."
Edna's love of family, friends, & community.
Edna's courage to speak out--to walk the talk--camp out even.
Her sense of fun--sparkling green eyes-(contacts)
A Woman of Style, Courage, Strength,and Love
A human woman, & greatly missed
For Edna's Family & loved ones
A bouquet of sweet blessings, peace, & yes even joy.

March 28, 2013

Dear Brass Family, I happened to know Edna Brass as a Facebook friend and I always adored her work and standing up for her people and the rights of the slain and wounded. I deeply have respected her and would have loved so much to meet her in person, which the universe has denied us. I consider her as one of the warriors which are standing as an example for the rest of us.Thank you Edna for the helpful shares we had, my heart will keep a candle for you burning Sincerely Uschi Seeley from Germany

March 27, 2013

Maria Chantelle Tucker

Working with Edna in 2001, set the stage for so many important events in my life. Her work created a ripple in the water, and that ripple has reached all the shorelines. Thank you Edna. I miss you on Facebook. Rest well. Lots of love to the Brass family.

March 27, 2013

Dixie Lee Vance

My condolences to the family, it is always a huge loss to the community when we lose a Warrior who is not afraid to stand up and say what needs to be said...my prayers are with you!!

March 25, 2013

Thinking of your family, I did not know Edna but may have met her at the Brass reunion a few years back, I am a cousin, daughter of Margaret Evans [Field]. I am sorry for your loss, I see Edna is 7 years younger than myself and much too young to leave you. Thinking of you all in your sorrow, very sincerely, Lenore Radom, Richmond

March 25, 2013

Alex Berstad

Thank you for inviting me into your family. I'll miss you.

March 25, 2013

Auntie Edna you will always be honored, cherished and remembered by myself and my son. I know that you are at peace and are with family and friends who have gone on before you. Your powerful voice and presence will be missed throughout First Nation Communities. Kee-ka-wapomin Menowa
With Love, Annie & Lakota Brass

March 25, 2013

Rosanne Gervais

Sincere condolences to her beloveds & relations who've been left in the struggle while this strong warrior walks her spirit trail. Will forever remember and cherish Edna's wisdom, strong voice and courageous fight for safety and justice. Grateful to have learned from her while on my vision quest in Oppenheimer Park.

March 25, 2013

Mona Sparkling Fast Rising River Woman

Edna brought her strength and caring in her work in the community and helped many mothers in the DTES. She showed caring, compassion and was an important member of the Women's Memorial March. The separation of body and spirit. Her spirit lives on in her children grandchildren and all whose lives she touched... Many blessing to all her family and community members.

March 25, 2013

Nicole Brass

Dear mom, thank you for being my mom. You were so kind, always thinking of others before yourself. You were so proud of your grandchildren and of us, your children. Words can not express my feelings of your loss. I love you, mama forever. I will see you again one day in heaven. I will miss having coffee with you every morning and all your advice. I love you and miss you mom. From Ava and Nikki.

March 25, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

March 24, 2013

Nancy Cameron

Community and family meant so much to Edna. She was a warrior, a champion for the rights of women and children, a strong voice, an amazing heart. She will be missed. My sincere condolences to her family.

March 23, 2013

Shirley Badger

Edna, you were the sun in my rainy day, Any time I felt down, you brought me up. I know you are with the Creator. I know you also were wise, strong, beautiful, and smart and I'll keep that in my heart and in my mind. The wisdom is things your daughters will teach your granddaughters and grandsons too. RIP, tell Pauline, Quannah, and Kathy I said Hi and that I really miss Kathy. I will really miss you too Edna. I love you, you are an angel now. I know you will check up on us from time to time. May God bless you now. Amen <3

March 23, 2013

Brenda Caplette

Although we never met I have heard what a spititual ,loving and compassionate women you were. R.I.P. Edna and my condolences to your family and friends. Brenda Caplette (Vancouver, B.C.)

March 23, 2013

Gladys Radek

RIP Edna Brass, you will be missed, but, never forgotten

March 23, 2013

Shelly Johnson

Edna was one of the kindest spirits and now she is free. Her compassion and love was shown in all the ways that she reached out to people that were suffering and struggling. Sending love to her family.

March 22, 2013

Enda you will be missed, a strong indepentant Spirit connexting with others and valueing each and everyone. Thank you for being in my life. You were a great Role-model. I know your family will miss you, Grace looked forward to your calls in the morning. Rest my friend, Your legacy lives on. Namaste.

March 22, 2013

Crystal Brass

Mommy you'll never know how much i miss your phone call every morning texting to me and Jacob and just loving us. I couldn't express in words how much you mean to me. I'll love you again in heaven. Your daughter Crystal.

March 22, 2013

Pauline Muskego

My condolences to the family of Edna Brass.

March 22, 2013

SANDRA GAGNON

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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