Edwin Joseph Bruyere

Edwin Joseph Bruyere, Anishnabeg Sagkeeng First Nations Born May 2, 1934 - Sagkeeng First Nations Fort Alexander Indian Reserve Son of Alexander Bruyere and Sarah Kaigiwaiais Beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. Edwin Joseph Bruyere was born in Sagkeeng First Nations Fort Alexander Manitoba Indian Reserve on May 2, 1934 and lived his life working with and being respectful in his Anishnabeg community. He worked outdoors, and lived a traditional Anishnabeg life, experiencing the old days and the old ways. Edwin enjoyed life and loved others deeply, and is remembered for his generosity, friendliness, and warm welcoming smile. Edwin is also remembered for his mischievous, adventurous, and fun loving nature. Although Edwin loved his community dearly, he travelled to BC to be with his sister Madelene during her illness and spent his last months offering his love, support, and care for her recovery. Edwin and Madelene enjoyed 17 months in each other's loving and helpful company. Edwin's time with his sister was precious, sacred, and beautiful. While he lived in BC he enjoyed the sky train immensely during his outings and family visits. He especially loved living with BC First Nations and respected Coast Salish Territories. Edwin Joseph Bruyere was a good Warrior, who is deeply loved and will be immensely missed but well remembered. We are grateful to have loved and had Edwin in our lives. Madelene Bruyere will host a service and farewell for Edwin Joseph Bruyere on Friday, September 1, 2006. Ceremonies are scheduled for 10:00 am in the Common Room at 1545 E. Broadway, Vancouver. Edwin leaves to mourn: First Brothers and Sisters (Alexander Bruyere and Sarah Kaigiwaiais Marriage): Madelene Marie predeceased by: Ralph, Stella, Lawrence, and Laura Nieces and Nephews: Betsy (Muggagee), Sheldon Oliver, Erwin (Perry), Jacob (Nora), and Bridgette Grandnieces and Grandnephews: John, Matthew (Lavallee), Steve (Senyk), and Laura Great-Grandnieces and Great-Grandnephews: Erin, Sabine, Aidan Riel, Jackson, and Jason Second Brothers and Sisters (Alexander Bruyere and Evangeline Marriage): Frank, Patrick, David (Bucko), Charles (Muzzan), Wayne, Gary, Bradley, Barry (Birdie), Sarah Jane, Cecile, Gladys, Eileen, Mary, and predeceased by: Henry, and Pauline Beloved Nieces and Nephews and Great-Grandnieces and Great-Grandnephews: Cousins (First Cousin DePaul Bruyere and Veronica Spence Marriage): Edward (Buck), Leon, Alvin (Big Dad), Annette, Lillian (Fudd), Jean, Karen (Kadafy), Iris (Blackie), Marlene (Pep), and Denise, predeceased by: Norma, and Julie Beloved 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th generation Cousins: Bruyere Ancestors: Dillium, Alphonse, Paul, Patrice, and Marie Special People: Veronica Bruyere (Spence), Elvis (Pappy) Bruyere, Charlene Bruyere, Sandra Bruyere, Nora Fontaine, Sophie Morriseau, Jimmy Fontaine, Residents of George Guimond Care Centre, and especially Rachael. Kee-youp-min/We'll see you later Eddie, Kee-youp-min.