Roger Jermaine Keesick

He is also predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Daisy Assin and James Keesick and his paternal grandparents, Robert Keesick and Bertha Williamson.

As well as other relatives; Rosemary Ashopenace, Rhonda Keesick, Cathy Keesick, Marie Graham Sr, Ronnie Keesick, Joyce Assin, Susan Assin, Alister Kejick, Azhenokwe Fobister, Nowandigo Fobister, Janine Fobister, and his close friends, Sterling Burky and Shawntel Swain.

Roger is survived by his beloved children, Latoya Assin, London Udoh, Jordison, Roger Jr., and his only grandson Charlie.

Roger is also survived by his “Mom and Dad”, Barbara and Raphael Fobister and his Siblings, Tommy, Rosalee, Ricky, Yolanda, Amanda, Melissa, Michael and Israel.

Before finding his permanent home with Barbara, Roger also lived with Marie Graham Sr (and family) and Marcella Assin (and family).

He is also survived by his aunties; Roberta Keesick, Judy DaSilva, Rachel Scott, Roberta Kejick, Samantha Scott, and his uncles; Robert Williamson, JB Fobister, Jason Kejick, Adrian Kejick and his close friend, Curtis Land. As well as many cousins, nieces, nephews and other friends and relatives, too many to name.

Roger was funny. He could impersonate almost anyone, and for a period of time he was involved in improv acting which demonstrated his ability to make people laugh and his talent as an actor.

Growing up with Roger was FUN! He enjoyed bike riding, ice skating, swimming, building forts, playing ninjas and street hockey. He always wanted to be the goalie, and his favourite player was Patrick Roy. He loved the Ninja Turtles, WWF wrestling, and playing Mario Bros on the Nintendo. Later in life, his love became music.

Roger was a natural performer. He was a skilled (fully self-taught) and brilliant musician. He wrote and produced his own music, which he sometimes shared on YouTube, or his social media pages.

Roger wowed crowds at karaoke and performed in events as a young man. His musical talent came from his dad, Roger Sr., who also played guitar and liked to sing.

His daughter Latoya says, “I will always remember him as a rockstar, even growing up I always thought he was”.

Roger was a proud father. He was loved by many and will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to the Kenora Fellowship Centre.

Visitation will be held at Agnes Fishers Church in Grassy Narrows, on Sunday November 1, 2026, beginning at 11:00 am.

The Funeral Service will take place at Agnes Fishers Church in Grassy Narrows on Monday November 2, 2026, from 11:00 am to 3:30 pm with cremation to follow.