Sunrise: December 19, 1948 – Sunset: September 24, 2022
It is with great sadness we advise of the passing of our dear elder Gloria Jean Nahanee(nee: Antone). She passed away peacefully; after a valiant battle with cancer; surrounded by the love of family and friends at her home on Eslha7án̓ (Mission IR #1.) Gloria was born to her late parents Velma (nee: Antone) & Alvie Baker on December 19, 1948, at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver, BC. Gloria grew up on Eslha7án̓ (Mission IR #1), North Vancouver BC. She was a residential school survivor; she attended St. Paul‘s Indian Residential School, Day School, Hamilton Secondary School, and Capilano College. Like many of our Indigenous women Gloria spent her early years working in the canneries and homemaking. She spent the rest of her working years as a cultural instructor, for Native Education College, North Shore Neighbourhood House, Eslha7án̓, Ayás Mén̓men, So-Sah-Latch, Motherbear, and School District no. 44 to create a culturally integrated program to support our Indigenous families.
Gloria was married to her husband Keith Nahanee Sr. for 52 years! They lived in and raised their children on Eslha7án̓ (Mission IR #1) North Vancouver. Gloria was a very generous person who would assist anybody in need. She always opened her house to her family members and friends. They welcomed many foster children into their home. Gloria was a traditional pillar of the community. She was the head of the Pow Wow committee; one of the first new dancers of our Capilano Longhouse in 1968; and started the first Squamish Nation dance group with her cousins Syexwáliya and Wendy. Gloria and Keith opened the little house in Seymour in 1984. She co-authored the book ‘Spirit of Pow Wow’. She was strict, strong, and family-oriented matriarch and will be greatly missed by the whole community.
Gloria is survived by her loving husband Keith Nahanee; children Mark (Rebecca), Keith Jr. (Berny), Riannon (Gary), Kanani (Chris); grandchildren Alabama, Brent, Alexander, Cara, Keith, Donovan, Kenisha, Tyreece, Sheldon, Gary; great grandchildren Rosabella, Lucas, Connor; siblings Tammie, Alroy (Elaine), Alvie, Leah, Bert, and many loving relatives and dear friends.
Prayer Services - 7:00 pm, Thurs Sept 29, 2022 & Funeral - 10:00 am Fri Sept 30, 2022 both will be held at Chief Joe Mathias Centre, 100 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver.
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