December 24, 1959 – April 20, 2019
It is with great sadness to announce the sudden passing of our beloved father, son, brother, papa, and friend, Jake Meloche. Jake was born December 24, 1959 in Calgary, Alberta to Jacob Ernest Meloche Sr. and Marie Birkett of Windsor, Ontario.
Jake is survived by his mother, Marie, his sister, Cindy, his daughter, Dovonna, his sons, Jacob, Josh (Marissa), and Skylar (Carrie). Along with his grand children, Marley, Miles, Marlow, Meela, Malix, Talon, Aubree, and Mother of his only daughter, Lisa. Jake will be missed dearly by those he has met and bonded with throughout his 28 years in the Lake of the Woods area. Including his Copenace family as well as the family he found while employed at Totem Resorts.
Gone before Jake, is his beloved father, Jacob Meloche Sr, his step-mother Anita Meloche, Mother-in-law Mary Copenace, sister-in-law Rose Skead, and nephew Howie Copenace Jr.
Jake had a sincere passion for fishing and was employed with Totem Resorts, Sioux Narrows as a guide for the last 21 years. Jake also greatly enjoyed cooking for his friends and family and never ceased to amaze everyone with his homecooked meals. He often said that cooking a nice meal for his daughter was some of his favourite times spent with her.
Visitation will be held at Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Centre from 11:00 am- 1:00 pm on Thursday, April 25, 2019. Funeral Service will be held Thursday, April 25, 2019 at Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Centre in Kenora, Ontario at 1:00 pm with cremation to follow.
Donations will be accepted at Copperfin Credit Union, Sioux Narrows, under his daughter, Dovonna Meloche’s name into ‘Dad’s Memorial Fund.’ Donations will go to funeral expenses.
Jake’s wish was to be cremated and have cremated remains placed in the Lake of the Woods, where he spent the better part of his life. To honour his wishes a Memorial Service will be held at Totem Lodge Resort at a later date.
The Meloche-Copenace family would like to thank Lake of the Woods District Hospital, Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, Totem Resorts, and Naotkamegwanning Health Services. As well as the many others who have helped and offered support during this difficult time.
Thank you and Miigwetch
Online condolences may be made at www.brownfuneralhomekenora.com
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