It is with great sadness our family announces the sudden passing of our mother, kokum, daughter and sister Cheryl Mona Irene Sanguais (nee Kahnapace) age 65 on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 in Regina, Saskatchewan. Cheryl was pre-deceased by her husband Dallas Sanguais; infant daughter Tracy Lynn; her father John Francis; stepfather Kenneth Stonechild; mother-in-law Lillian Hain; brother-in-law Stuart; brothers Buddy, Charlie, Calvin; sister Trudy; grandson Kyle; nephew Chad; brother-in-law Roddy; niece Tara; as well as several aunts and uncles. Cheryl is survived by her children Krista (Greg), Gregory (Clara), Raimey (Janova), Andrea (Martin), Scott (Kelsey) and Janelle; 25 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; her mother Gladys Stonechild; brothers and sisters Beverly Francis, Donovan, Ronda, Debbie (Dexter), Maggie (Monty), Kendra (Darryl), Randy (Brenda), Sonia, Ryan and Brendan; sisters-in-law Judy (Cleo), Karen (Kevin) and Myra (Thomas); brothers-in-law Lawrence and Howard; special aunts and uncle - Louise Kahnapace, Noel (Rose May) and Ina; numerous nieces and nephews; special friend Jason; and all the extended family. Cheryl was a very generous, kind hearted, loving mother, sister and daughter and opened her home to provide shelter to so many over the years. She had a great sense of humour and will be missed very much. The family would like to thank Chief and Council of Pasqua First Nation for all the support.
