Henry Highway

While we mourn for our brother, there are others who are waiting behind the veil. Henry Highway passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2012, age 64 at his home in Opaskwayak Cree Nation, MB with his wife and family by his side. He was born on July 16, 1947 in The Pas, MB to Herbert and Irene Highway. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that Henry had touched in some small way throughout his very memorable life. As a boy, Henry grew up at Carrot River with his sister Shirley and later moved to town site. As a young man, Henry was very independent and could accomplish anything he set his mind to and always took great pride in all his accomplishments. After leaving The Pas Indian Day School, Henry started working for the Canadian North Railway in the Extra Gang. It was while working for this company that Henry met and fell in love with Mary Brousseau of Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan. They had a beautiful courtship and after capturing her heart, they got married on October 14, 1966 with Pat Constant as best man and Linda Spence as maid of honour. Shortly thereafter, they adopted Henry Jr. Mink when he was just an infant. As a newlywed, Henry took a job with his dad at Root Lake (Attic) so he could be near the love of his life and young family. It was around this time, Henry received his Heavy Mechanic Operator certificate which opened doors with Yukon Territories Mining Company, Snow Lake Mining Company, logging as a skitter operator; Manitoba Highways, Carpentry, Security Guard at The Pas Correctional Institute, Jenpeg Generating Station as a Heavy Mechanic Operator, Gravel Truck Operator, as well, tried his hand in politics, and finally developed his business in Sanitation while creating employment as well. Henry loved to travel to “the best” Hudson Bay to visit with his in-laws and friends. He also had a great love for his dogs: Hero, Balls, Coco and Buddy. It was so funny, to see him with Hero and Balls as he taught them to yodel right along with him! He could talk to his dogs and seemingly the dogs understood...and they loved him. Henry loved being outdoors, hunting, strumming his guitar and singing. He was an avid sports fan, whether it be watching the Blizzard play hockey or watching surfing the sports channels. Henry was also a committed member of the Church of Redeemer as a Choir Master and Vestry Member. He loved listening to Gospel music; especially hearing his baby sister, Shirley singing the gospel. His last message to her was to continue on with her gospel singing and not to give up on it. He also enjoyed spending time with friends and family. Leaves to mourn his departure: his loving wife, Mary of 45 years, and his baby sister, Shirley (Joseph) Jewels; Sponsored child, tura wako tiyemo; Aunt, Lucy (Alex) Pruden; uncles, Raymond (Eleanor) Ross- Lathlin, and Nathan Head; 1st cousins: Jim (Ethel) Highway, Douglas (Mary Jane) Highway, Linda Henderson, Aggie (Charlie) Lathlin, Priscella Constant, Muriel (Stan) Turner, Matilda Lathlin & family, Archie (Rose) Lathlin & family, Don (Olive) Lathlin & family, Riley (Lori) Lathlin &family, Stella Lathlin & family, Dennis (Amanda) Lathlin &family, J. Marlene Ross & family, Henry (Barb) Ross & family, Gertrude (Billy) Murray & family, Florence Ross-Large (Nathan) & family, Arthur (Cheryl) Ross & family, Lucy Lathlin & family, Beverly (Mike) Sinclair & family, Valerie Umpherville & family, Sophie (Michel) Pitre & family, Robert (Maureen) Umpherville & family, Joe Umpherville; Brother in law’s: Wayne Brousseau & family, Donnie Brousseau & family, Cecil &Marilyn Brousseau & family: Extended family: Thomas’s, Bignell’s, Marcellias’s, Mckay’s, Mink’s and Highway’s; Godchildren: Joni Dumas & Roy Jewels Henry was predeceased by his son, Henry (Junior) Highway; Parents, Herbert &Irene Highway; Parent’s-in-laws, William & Evelyn Brousseaum; Maternal Grandparents, Donald & Sophia Lathlin; In-law’s: Beverly Brousseau, Cindy Dreaver, Arnold Dreaver, William Dreaver, and Edward Dreaver; Auntie and uncles: Arthur &Lillian Lathlin, Eliza Ross-Lathlin, Robert & Florence Umpherville. Harry Lathlin Sr.; 1st Cousins: Oscar Lathlin, Sam & Pauline Lathlin, Lorne Darling, Harry Lathlin Jr., and Nora Lathlin. WAKE SERVICE Tuesday, May 29, 2012 Margaret Henderson Parish Hall Church of Redeemer, Opaskwayak Cree Nation FUNERAL SERVICE Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 1:00 pm Church of Redeemer, Opaskwayak Cree Nation Presiders: Ven. Emeritis Lydia Constant ACTIVE PALLBEARERS: Henry (Chooch) Ross Jason Jewels Harvey Sanderson Philip Highway James Dumas Joseph Umpherville Herbert Jewels Donald Jewels Albert Umpherville Roy Jewels HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Donnie Brousseau Wayne Brousseau Cecil & Marilyn Brousseau Linda Sanderson Douglas Highway Jim Highway Sanitation crew Cecilia Ross Billy “Cool Bill” Williamson Pearly & Linda Stevens Sophia Lathlin’s Clan Joseph Jewels Dialysis Unit Beatrice Wilson Health Centre Nurses Interment prayers at St. Micheal’s & All Angels Cemetery, in Big Eddy, Opaskwayak Cree Nation. Henry’s family invites everyone to a reception and time of fellowship at the Margaret Henderson Parish Hall. If friends so desire, donations to The Pas Health Complex Foundation, Inc., Memorial Fund, Dialysis Unit, Box 541, The Pas, Manitoba, R9A 1K4, would be appreciated by Henry’s family.