Born Passed Away
January 28th, 1958 October 23rd, 2020
Poundmaker Cree Nation, Saskatchewan Poundmaker Cree Nation, Saskatchewan
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father, brother, uncle, and friend, Mervin Checkosis Sr. at the age of 62 years.
Mervin is predeceased by his parents: mother Christina Checkosis, step father Walter Baptiste and father Gilbert Bluehorn; Daughter Nicole; Son Tristan; Sisters Wilma, Bernice, and Janet Checkosis; Brother Everett Lightfoot.
He is loved and remembered by his Brother Ernest; Sister Madelaine; his Children Miranda (Dustin), Mervin Jr. (Tamara), Latishia (Darnell), Dustin (Chantell), Kashala (Robert), Keena (Leland), and Angelstar;
Funeral Services
Thursday, October 29th, 2020 ~ 11:00 A.M.
Veteran’s Hall
Poundmaker Cree Nation, Saskatchewan
Officiating
Band Elders
Honorary Pallbearers
All those who shared in Mervin’s life
Active Pallbearers
Wayne Favel Devon Antoine
Russle Semaganis Vernon Kasokeo
Gavin Tootoosis Scottie Adams
Interment
Poundmaker Cemetery
Poundmaker Cree Nation, Saskatchewan