Murphy D. Paypompee

Ogemabinse – Makwa Doodem

Sunrise – January 30, 1951 – Sundown – July 7, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend. Ogemabinse passed away peacefully at Naotkamegwanning First Nation, surrounded by his children and grandchildren.

He will be deeply missed by his children, Murphy Kakeeway, Leanne Stacy (Bingo) Kakeeway, and Arvel White (Bryce); his stepchildren of more than 40 years, Mitch (Rhonda), Alana (Keith), and Mark; his grandchildren, Christine, Mayah, Matthias, Morningrain, Gabrielle, Wynter, Alayah, Jada, Drayston, Troy, Kerrie, Lacey, Robbie, and Melaina; his great-grandchildren, Alayna and Aizen; his brothers and sisters, Marilyn Desrosier, Margaret Desrosiers, Brian Paul (Leona), Phyllis Crow (Peewee), Joanne Desrosiers, Gabe Desrosiers (Dianne), Farrell Desrosiers, Elliot Desrosiers, Bernadette Desrosiers, and Janis Desrosiers; as well as by his brothers and sister-in-law; Alex, Jack and Janet. His nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews will also greatly miss him.

Ogemabinse was predeceased by his partner of 37 years, Grace Kelly; his mother, Mary Paypompee; his father, Peter Desrosiers, sisters; Irene Chandler, Anne Windego, Barbra White, his grandchild; Jaden “Kotty Kot” White, and many relatives who went before him.

Murphy had great enjoyment in fishing and hunting, and throughout the summer months he was often to be found within the Pow Wow circle. Being with the Hanisha Singers brought him great joy and the many people he came across.

Murphy really enjoyed fishing, whether it was commercial or competitive tournaments. He would be found on the water, be it in summer, fall, or during the ice-fishing season. In his younger days, he’d be seen with the Whitefish Bay Rangers hockey club and had a calibrated position, a sport he quite enjoyed.  

Murphy worked in numerous jobs as a Guide for Red Indian, Caviar Camp, Black Bear Camp. He worked as a commercial fisherman for the Band’s fishing program in Dryden & Ear Falls before settling in his job as Assistant O&M for Naotkamegwanning FN, which he had retired from in October 2025. Murphy was a very private person, but as his family, we are immensely proud of his accomplishments, he was a strong and hardworking man with a sense of humor.

The Family would like to acknowledge the following for their love and support throughout this difficult journey that Murphy went through.

Naotkamegwanning Paramedicine Team and EMS-Suzanne, Randi, Joelle, Jamie, the Home & Community Care & Palliative Care Team, Maxine, Debbie, Royce, Mona, Betty Anne, Home Care Attendants, Naotkamegwanning First Nation for their support, Health Services for all their support, Joann at Women’s Shelter, Nick his Nurse Practitioner, Barb-Nurse Practitioner, Anne & Leroy for your support and to everyone that came to see Murphy Cha-Miigwech, he really enjoyed that.

There are no words to describe for all you did for Murphy Kitchi-Miigwech.

Wake Services will begin at 11:00 am on Wednesday, June 10th, 2026 at Peshonigeb Centre in Naotkamegwanning First Nation. Traditional ceremony will be officiated by Elder Howard Copenace on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 11:00 am in the communities’ Westend where he will be laid to rest next to this wife, mom and grandson.

Pallbearers will be his sons, Murphy, Mitch, Mark, Keith, Toowass, his grandson Drayston, and Hanisha Singers.

Pa’ma minowa kii’wobii’go

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