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1963
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2016
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George Yellowhead Obituary
Mr. George Yellowhead passed away on January 5, 2016 at his residence in
Toronto at the age of 52. George was born in Sioux Lookout, Ontario on May
15, 1963 and grew up in Collins, Ontario. George resided in Toronto for many
years. He enjoyed painting, being outdoors and visiting with family. In his
early years he worked with the C.N. George is survived by his uncle Mike
Yellowhead and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. George was raised by his
aunty Nancy and uncle Mike Yellowhead. Predeceased by his mother Sally
Yellowhead, brother Job Yellowhead, grandmother Alice Yellowhead, uncle Luke
Yellowhead and aunty Nancy Yellowhead. Cremation has taken place as per his
wishes. Funeral Services for George will be held Wednesday February 17 at
1:00 p.m. at Jenkens Funeral Home, 226 South Syndicate Avenue. Interment
will be held at a later date in Collins Ontario. On line condolences at: www.jenkens-funeral.ca
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Memories and Condolences
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11 Entries
Thelma
November 16, 2024
I met George Yellowhead in Montreal. His female friend asked if I wanted to buy his paintings. I bought his Dancing Healer, Standing Firm, Timber Wolf painting. I have them hanging above my desk and often think about him. He was a great artist. I do not know why but today was the day I looked him up on google and found this page.
Donna Ramsbottom
March 7, 2024
I bought one of his paintings. He was at Dundas square. We spoke for a long time.
Mike
November 2, 2020
Close Encounter
Mike Morgan
November 1, 2020
Sorry to hear of Georges passing away. I own his painting (First Encounter) which I really like. Similar to First Meeting, I’m sure he drew lots of similar paintings as he travelled across Canada........Mike
Karen Daniels Nanni
May 15, 2020
May your gentle soul Rest in Peace, + George Yellowhead. First Meeting, 2001, Purchased Toronto, NW corner of Bloor & Spadina, Summer 2001. Me too, Janet Fisher - looked up our wonderful Canadian brother today, and learned of his passing. Condolences and sympathy to his family. Here is another of his paintings of two Canadian Loons, so beautiful. Thank you, George.
First Passing
Janet Fisher
January 18, 2019
I am so very sad to hear this news. I have one of his prints that I look at every day. I have always wanted to find him again. I'm so sorry his life ended too soon. He was kind and gentle, talented and strong. He sold his work in the street near where I lived. I have always cherished that bit of him that I have in my home. It is entitled 'First Passing". I had always wondered if this was part of a series, if there was a 'Second Passing'...
Jacqui Pegg
March 22, 2018
I have a painting of George's that I bought here in Toronto in about 2006 or 2007. It is a beautiful stylized image of three Canada geese, in black and yellow lines, with blue, red, or green accents distinguishing each goose. I love this painting. I keep it in my livingroom and have always enjoyed looking at it. I only thought to look him up online today, and am sorry to hear that he passed away so soon. My condolences to his loved ones.
Ralph MacDonald
October 4, 2016
My condolences to his loved ones. We talked about music, he said he liked CCR. I bought two of his small pieces because I thought they were beautiful. I looked around for him many times after, wanting to buy more, but never saw him again.
Ryan Beckman
June 9, 2016
My condolences to the Yellowhead family. I bought one of George's paintings when I lived in Toronto a number of years ago. I look at it every day and appreciate the time he took from his life to bring beauty into the world.
Allan Revich
April 9, 2016
George was a wonderful painter. I feel fortunate to have met him and to have purchased a couple beautiful small paintings from him.
Gloria Kwandibens
February 18, 2016
Rest In Peace George, your memory will live on in your art , as i was always inspired by your beautiful artwork , condolences to the Yellowhead family
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for George Yellowhead
Feb
17
Funeral service
1:00 p.m.
Jenkens Funeral Home - Thunder Bay226 S SYNDICATE AVE. , Thunder Bay, ON P7E 1C8
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