Nazareth was born in Kenora, Ontario, to Georgina Anne Kwandibens and Charles Copenace on June 9, 1978. He studied culinary arts at Confederation College in Thunder Bay and aspired to be a youth and addictions counselor. Nazareth was charismatic and made friends easily. His wit and quick smile will be missed by many.
Nazareth is preceded in death by his mother Georgina Anne Kwandibens, grandfather Sam Copenace Sr., uncle Sam Copenace Jr., and sisters Candice Copenace and Harriet Scott.
Nazareth is survived by: children Jesse-Anne Kaytlin Kwandibens, Leara Jeslyn Lachinette, and Shawntee Ogemah; siblings James Hodgeson (Samantha), Crystal Bird, Nadya Kwandibens, and Elijah Kavanaugh (Colleen), Serena Copenace (Brian), Chuck Copenace (Janell), Cassandra Redsky, Manny Wapioke, Cindy Pahpasay, and Gloria Jack-McClure; parents Donald Kavanaugh and Charles Copenace; grandchildren Troy and Jenaya Paypompee; grandmother Orpha Copenace; and all his nieces, nephews, cousins, aunties, and uncles who love him dearly.
The family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Kevin Bradley of the Thunder Bay Police Services, Shelter House Thunder Bay, community workers, Brown Funeral Home, and Animakee Wa Zhing #37First Nation.
Wake ceremony will be Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 10:00 am at the Animakee Wa Zhing #37 First Nation community hall. Funeral services will be held at same location 10:00 am, Thursday, November 21, 2019. Burial will follow at 503 Kavanaugh Road with Ron Indian-Mandamin officiating.
Online condolences may be made at www.brownfuneralhomekenora.com
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