Stephen Head

Stephen was born Saturday, November 25, 1944 in The Pas, Manitoba to Albert and Mary Ann Head. Stephen attended school at the Big Eddy Reserve Day School and M.B.C.I. and received his social work certificate in Thompson, Manitoba. He worked on the Extra Gang for the Railroad, River Saw Mill, Repap, OCN Housing, Otineka Mall, Iskonekun School, Awasis Agency, OCN Child and Family, MMF in Thompson, Manitoba and a Councillor for OCN for many years. Stephen enjoyed Bingo, playing slots, maintaining his home and travelling as well as watching the Game Show Channel with Family Feud and The Price Is Right, among his favorites. He also enjoyed coaching with his brother-in-law Abraham Lathlin and his good friend Charles Harris. Both Stephen and Mary fostered many children over the years. Stephen was mischievous and liked teasing and joking around. He loved helping people with what he could do and was known for giving good advice. He had a soft spot for his grandchildren. He told Mary’s sisters to take care of her after he was gone. He said, “I will always be around to watch over you and my grandchildren.” On New Years Day, Mary said to Stephen, “Happy New Year.” He looked at her with a big smile on his face and he clearly spoke and said, “Happy New Year.” Then she leaned over to kiss him and they both told each other, “I love you.” Stephen passed away peacefully with family by his side, Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at his home on Opaskwayak Cree Nation, at the age of 68 years. Stephen is survived by his wife Mary; children Karen, Charles (Lowien), Serena (Glen), Susan (Daniel), adopted daughter Sandra (Wilfred); grandchildren Tyson (Erin), Jordan, Darwin, Dylan, Seth, Kimberly, Glen Jr., Sebastian, Marlin, Vanessa; great grandchildren Adrianna Lathlin, Gerrod Head; siblings Nellie (Leonard) Beardy, Flora Young, Loreen Lathlin, Patricia Head; special friend Louie Lathlin. Stephen was predeceased by daughter Cynthia Scott (nee Head); grandchildren Gerrod Head, Wyatt and Ethan Flett; parents Albert and Mary Ann Head; brothers Richard Cook; nephews Fred and Roger Young, Frank Alfred Buck, Ronald Crane Jr., Stonewall Lathlin; niece Linda Barker; cousins John A. (Hagar) Head, Henry (Vera) Sayese, Edna Constant, Thelma and Talbot Lathlin; aunties Helen Chaboyer, Francis Young, Nora Cook; uncles Joseph (Lillian) Head, Robert J. Head, Thomas (Mary) Sayese; in-laws Samuel and Clara Bignell; brothers-in-law Harry, Thomas, Gilbert Bignell, Jonah Young, Wilfred Young and Abraham Lathlin. WAKE SERVICES Saturday, January 5, 2013 and Sunday, January 6, 2013 Margaret Henderson Parish Hall, Opaskwayak Cree Nation, MB FUNERAL SERVICE Monday, January 7, 2013 1:00 pm Church of the Redeemer, Opaskwayak Cree Nation, MB Presider: Ven. Jim Sayese Assistant: Lloyd Young Music Ministry: Jerry Henderson and Mike Jebb Jr. Scripture Readings: Chief Michael Constant and Wendall Young Eulogy: William "Shorty" Lathlin Tribute: Margie Lathlin INTERMENT St. Michael and All Angels Cemetery, Opaskwayak Cree Nation, MB PALLBEARERS Patrick Constant, Joseph Bignell, Steve Merasty, Drake Lathlin, Wilfred Scott, Glen Flett, Daniel Audy, Ted Young. HONORARY PALLBEARERS Dialysis Unit (The Pas, Flin Flon and Winnipeg), OCN CFS, OCN C&C, All Stephen’s Godchildren, Beatrice Wilson Health Centre Staff, Home Care, Meals on Wheels (McGillivary Care Home), The Rock Garden, St. Anthony’s Hospital (2nd Floor and Emergency Room Staff) 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 Stephen’s family