Gilbert James Quewezance

He was predeceased by: Kokums Emma Panipekeesick and Elvira Quewezance; Mushums Louis Quewezance and George Acoose; mother Keitha Quewezance; mother of his children, Rita Rope; sister Gail Quewezance; brothers: Dustin Panipekeesick, Elvis Quewezance and Sheldon Quewezance; aunties: Cynthia, Ramona, Dorothy and Linda Panipekeesick, Rose Alma Taypowaywayponesick, Florence and Sophia Quewezance and Irene Cote; uncles: Harry, Joey and Lloyd Panipekeesick and Gerald and Ralph Cote; cousins: Anthony, Nathan, Joey, Jeremy, Tristan, and Arden Panipekeesick and Shawna Hall.

He leaves to mourn his children Jeremy and Gilbert Rope; father Gilbert Panipekeesick and stepmother Lynn Acoose; brothers Jason and Adrian Quewezance; sister Riella Panipekeesick; aunties: Doris and Patricia Panipekeesick and Tammy, Shirley and Cynthia Quewezance; uncle Doug Panipekeesick; cousins: Tim and Dezaray Quewezance, Francine Cote, Tara Delorme, Kip, Kimberley and Felix Acoose, and Shannon, Sigourney, Timmy, Doug Jr, Tasheena and Daniel Panipekeesick; nieces and nephews: Deandrea, Ashton, Austin, Deleelyn, Tyrese, Thomas, Dylan, Shelann, Sheldon Jr, Ethan, Joshua, Jacob, Justin, Tristina, Emma, Keegan, Desiree, Taneaka, Noella, Cassandra, Sonny, Dayshia, Jade, Nathan, Anthony, Allyssa, Steven, Levis, Jordanna, Mariah, Andre, Thera, Quinten, Kaylyn, Chekesha, Taryn, Elvis and Eason; and many relatives too numerous to mention in the Panipekeesick, Quewezance and Wahpooseyan families.

Gilbert was raised by his Kokum Emma and auntie Doris at Zagime and later moved to Grenfell with his dad and brothers, where he attended high school. He played football in high school and loved throwing passes to his brothers for practice. Unlike his brothers, who liked to roll up their sleeves and work, Gillis was more of a thinker, always finding an easier way to get the job done. With his love for the NHL and Madden video games, gaming was his life in his earlier and later years. Gilbert was quick-witted and loved a good prank. He enjoyed a good meal, liked to share food (the Gillis chomp) and was never one to be shy about asking for a bite of sub or a burger. Mostly, Gilbert was easy-going and rarely wasted his time with anger or sadness. His smile was practically permanent. Cat loved his family. He was steadfast in his loyalty to his loved ones. He will be missed dearly by all who knew him.

The family would like to thank the staff at Carmichael Outreach for helping Gilbert to the end of his life and Zagime Anishinabek for helping our family during our time of need.

A wake was held on Thursday, August 28, with prayers at 7:00 p.m. The funeral service took place on Friday, August 29, 2025, with a feast at 12:00 p.m. Both services took place in the Zagime Anishinabek Community Complex with Alvin Kequahtooway and Daniel Sangrey officiating the wake and feast. The pallbearers were: Timothy Quewezance, Joshua Panipekeesick, Deleelyn Hunter, Kip Acoose, Chris Debassige and Doug Panipekeesick Jr. The interment took place in the Zagime United Cemetery.