James Joseph Whitefish (Ogiimaabiinaysii)

He was born June 19, 1938 in Lac La Croix First Nation, Ontario to the late John and Doris Whitefish. James worked for the MNR for a majority of his younger years. He worked as a loyal guide for Campbell’s Cabins where he worked until he retired. James also had a passion for trapping. His culture and traditions were very important to him. James enjoyed spending time with his family, enjoying laughs with loved ones and had unconditional love for all his nieces, nephews, and grandchildren. James always had a caring, and loving smile for everyone. James had many hobbies, but his favorite was fishing. James always lent a helping hand to those who needed it. He will be dearly missed.

He was predeceased by his sister, Beatrice Ottertail and brothers, Thomas and Brian Whitefish; and great nephew Phillip Whitefish.

James is survived by brothers and sisters, Elmer Whitefish, Jane (Ralph Sr.) Ottertail, Reta (Tommy) Johnson, Sheila (Jerry), Wayne (Beatrice), Clifford (Roma), and Douglas Whitefish; nieces and nephews, Duane, Jason (Linda), Mike, Cindy, Jackie (Derek), Ralph Jr., Crystal, Dawn, Darren, Chris, Cory, and Troy Ottertail, Gary, and Blair (Alysha) Whitefish, Jonathan (Trisha) Ottertail Les Whitefish, Dorothy (Curtis) Atatise, Roberta , Ramsey, Delbert, Stacey, Barry, Joshua, and Saxon Whitefish; great nieces and nephews, Tiffanie (Ted), and Tristan Whitefish, Madison, Leila, and Kanyon Ottertail, Rayna Whitefish, Brittany (Dan) Ottertail, John-Derek, Chad, and Ian Geyshick, Shania and Trey Atatise, TyeJourdain, Aaliyah Ottertail, Brandy, Evelyn (Dylan), Elsie, and Alexandra Whitefish, Megan, Kenneth, Natasha, and Kelsey Atatise, and Brody Allen; great great nieces and nephews, Damaris Whitefish, Phoenix DeBenetti, Rylan Ottertail, Peyton Morrison.

A traditional burial ritual will be held on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 in the morning at the Lac La Croix First Nation Roundhouse. Elder Peter White will officiate with burial in Lac La Croix First Nation Cemetery in Lac La Croix First Nation Cemetery.

A wake will be held Tuesday evening at the Lac La Croix First Nation Roundhouse.

Active pallbearers will be: Jerry Ottertail, Angus Jourdain Sr., Lawrence Oshawe, Teddy Atatise, Kalvin Ottertail, Randy Geyshick, Danny Geyshick, and Arthur Ottertail

Honourary pallbearers will be all of James’s family & friends

Should family and friends so desire, in memoriam donations may be made to either the Canadian Cancer Society, P.O. Box 444, Fort Frances, ON., P9A 3M8, or to the charity of your own choice, in c/o Green Funeral Home, P.O. Box 427, Fort Frances, ON., P9A 3M8.

Online condolences may be made in care of greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com.