Veronique Colomb THE PAS, Manitoba Obituary

Veronique Colomb

Veronique was born Tuesday, August 15, 1922 in Pukatawagan, Manitoba. Veronique lived with her husband in Pukatawagan for numerous years before she moved to Lynn Lake with grandchildren after her husband entered the care home. While living in Lynn Lake, she spent her fall and winter at her trap line doing the things she loved best, beading slippers, mukluks, mitts, knitting, smoked fish and most of all teaching the grandchildren how to live in the bush and the old ways of life. Veronique also loved to spend time with friends and family playing poker or just having tea, telling stories about where she travelled and what she has seen. After raising her grandchildren in Lynn Lake, she moved on to numerous towns where she lived with family before permanently residing in The Pas. Veronique passed away Saturday, December 25, 2010 at St. Paul’s Personal Care Home, The Pas, Manitoba, age 88 years. Veronique is survived by her daughter Mary Jane (Robert) Carlson and their children Josephine Colomb (Dennis White), Murdock Colomb, Danny Colomb, Chris Carlson (Michelle), Leroy Carlson (Liz), Shawn Carlson (Jackie). Veronique is also survived by her son Oliver Colomb and his children George Bear (Agnes), Jonathan Bear (Vanessa), Grace Hunter. Veronique leaves to cherish her memory 14 grandchildren and 32+ great grandchildren. Veronique was predeceased by her husband Marious Colomb; children Adolph Colomb, Issac Colomb, Sara Jane Colomb and Gabe Colomb. WAKE SERVICE Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at the residence of Jonathan and Vanessa Bear in Pukatawagan, Manitoba. FUNERAL SERVICE Thursday, December 30, 2010 2:00 pm Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Pukatawagan, Manitoba Presiders: Maryann Dumas, Flora Grieves and Hilda Francois INTERMENT Sacred Heart Cemetery, Pukatawagan, Manitoba PALLBEARERS Jonathan Bear Danny Colomb Stanley Sinclair George Bear Oliver Colomb Gabe Colomb HONORARY PALLBEARERS Edward and Betty Bear and Family Bill and Emily Bear and family Robert Colomb and family Baptiste Hunter and family Mary Jane Colomb and family Bear, Colomb, Dumas, Castel, Hart and Hunter Families and Friends
August 15, 1922 - December 25, 201008/15/192212/25/2010
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Veronique was born Tuesday, August 15, 1922 in Pukatawagan, Manitoba. Veronique lived with her husband in Pukatawagan for numerous years before she moved to Lynn Lake with grandchildren after her husband entered the care home. While living in Lynn Lake, she spent her fall and winter at her trap line doing the things she loved best, beading slippers, mukluks, mitts, knitting, smoked fish and most of all teaching the grandchildren how to live in the bush and the old ways of life. Veronique also loved to spend time with friends and family playing poker or just having tea, telling stories about where she travelled and what she has seen. After raising her grandchildren in Lynn Lake, she moved on to numerous towns where she lived with family before permanently residing in The Pas. Veronique passed away Saturday, December 25, 2010 at St. Paul’s Personal Care Home, The Pas, Manitoba, age 88 years. Veronique is survived by her daughter Mary Jane (Robert) Carlson and their children Josephine Colomb (Dennis White), Murdock Colomb, Danny Colomb, Chris Carlson (Michelle), Leroy Carlson (Liz), Shawn Carlson (Jackie). Veronique is also survived by her son Oliver Colomb and his children George Bear (Agnes), Jonathan Bear (Vanessa), Grace Hunter. Veronique leaves to cherish her memory 14 grandchildren and 32+ great grandchildren. Veronique was predeceased by her husband Marious Colomb; children Adolph Colomb, Issac Colomb, Sara Jane Colomb and Gabe Colomb. WAKE SERVICE Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at the residence of Jonathan and Vanessa Bear in Pukatawagan, Manitoba. FUNERAL SERVICE Thursday, December 30, 2010 2:00 pm Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Pukatawagan, Manitoba Presiders: Maryann Dumas, Flora Grieves and Hilda Francois INTERMENT Sacred Heart Cemetery, Pukatawagan, Manitoba PALLBEARERS Jonathan Bear Danny Colomb Stanley Sinclair George Bear Oliver Colomb Gabe Colomb HONORARY PALLBEARERS Edward and Betty Bear and Family Bill and Emily Bear and family Robert Colomb and family Baptiste Hunter and family Mary Jane Colomb and family Bear, Colomb, Dumas, Castel, Hart and Hunter Families and Friends

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Dec
31
Service
Friday, December 31 2010
02:00 PM
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
122 Lathlin Ave.
pukatawagan, MB R9A 1K5
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