Late Elvis DeBungee (Zhaashaakwewishkang) Sadly the family announces the sudden passing of Elvis DeBungee, 56, of Rainy River First Nation, on Friday May 3, 2013 at the La Verendrye Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont . Elvis was born in Emo, Ontario to Peter and Gladys DeBungee on December 12, 1956. Elvis was a doting, loving and proud father of his children, enjoying their achievements and sports as they grew into healthy young adults. He adored his granddaughters, and had the pleasure of caring for his first granddaughter Hailey who made the role of Grandparent a special honor. Elvis was employed as an Addictions Counselor for Rainy River First Nation, his home community since birth. He was a model community member, working long hours to unify everyone young and old through sports, culture, music, and addiction free activities. He held annual Horseshoe tournaments. He was the founder of the Late Nite Jammers Band, with a gift to bellow out some George Jones and Billy Ray Cyrus tunes. He loved to jam with other musicians and through this made many lasting friends. As a role model for Sobriety and Healthy Living he eventually joined the Powwow Trail as a Singer and Traditional Dancer. He attended many powwows in Canada and United States. Elvis was the leader of the Powwow Committee responsible for the annual powwow held every year in his community. His annual Sobriety Walks and Powwows brought many people together to share and hope for a better life. Elvis found time to go fishing, entering Fish Derbys with his brother Wiisin. Somedays you could find him enjoying a game of golf. His heart was with the young children, organizing hockey and baseball teams as a measure to instill resilience in them. He was liked by his colleagues at work, often bringing laughter with his jokes and teasing. Elvis helped many, never turning one down, but always responding and believing that people can get over their problems and live a good life. He promoted kindness and sharing and was a singer for many drum groups in the surrounding area. His pride and dream for his Manitou Thunderbirds Men’s Fastball Team was a new and modern baseball field. He will be sadly missed by his children Wade, Nakasha, Kyle, Nathan, Charlie, and Sheena; …;his adopted son Alphonse Nolan and special great nephew Daeton . He leaves 5 granddaughters Elvis is also survived by his parents Peter (Mary) DeBungee and Gladys DeBungee, his brother Wesley ( friend Sam ) and his sisters Karen and Sharon, and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. A traditional service was held on Monday May 6, 2013 at 10 a.m. from the Rainy River First Nation Gymnasium. Elder Gilbert Smith officiated. Interment followed in Rainy River First Nation Traditional Cemetery. Pall Bearers were Justin Boshey, Pat Skead, Brian Kabatay, Percy Bird, Blake Keesick, James Eastman, Roger Spencer, and Harvey Cochrane. Honourary Pall Bearers were Bert Hunter, Joe Hunter, George Earth, Mudd Robinson, Murphy Thomas, Joe Medicine, Sonny McGinnis, Alton Brown and many friends and relatives too numerous to mention. Condolences may be offered at www.northridgefuneralhome.com