Marilyn (Carpenter) Joseph Mura

Marilyn is predeceased by husbands Ronald E Joseph (d) and Louis J Mura (d).

She is survived by her Children, Ron, Dawnda (Brian Tate), Rhonda, Roman(d) & Mercy (Todd Humchitt).

Marilyn’s leaves behind grandchildren, Tyler Joseph (d), Jolanda Tallio (d). Jacob & Amanda Tallio, Seth, Matthew & Dylan Humchitt Mura and her great grandsons, Kayden Joseph and Ambrose Tallio. She is also survived by Brendan, Tristen & Quentin Tate through her daughter Dawnda’s recent marriage to Brian Tate.

Marilyn is survived by her remaining sisters, Emma (Tony) Reid and Roberta (Numo) Dalziel. She is predeceased by late adopted sister Shirley & her husband late Himas Reginald ’Toby’ Moody with whom she had a special relationship.

Marilyn was an aunty to numerous nieces and nephews who she loved as her own. Marilyn and late husband Louie opened their home to Ricardo, Leslie, Violet, foster daughter Connie and niece Dennine was a frequent visitor. Growing up, their kids best friends were always warmly welcomed as well; the Mura house was always full.

Marilyn was valued and acknowledged for her dedication working towards betterment for Indigenous peoples in the Lower Mainland. She made lifelong friends while serving as a board of director for many causes. Over the decades she made lasting contributions to the following organizations:

1. Native Brotherhood of Canada - Fishing Industry

2. Healing Our Spirit Society, Outreach Office

3. GE Darby Memorial Church, Board of Director

4. Urban Native Indian Education Society - Native Education Center, Board of Director. Recipient of Gertie Guerin Visioning Award.

5. Vancouver Native Housing Society - Board of Director. VNHS named a building after her, the 'Marilyn Mura Women's Residence'

6. Native Police Liaison, Board of Director

7. Vancouver Aboriginal Transformative Justice Services, Board of Director

8. Vancouver City Hall, Advisor to the Fire Department

9. Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Center, Board of Director

10. National Aboriginal Housing Association, Team Leader

11. Allied Indian Metis Society, Board of Director

12. Helping Spirit Lodge, Board of Director

13. Indian Homemakers Conference Chairperson

14. Native Employment Center

15. Native Sisterhood of BC

16. Vancouver Aboriginal Child and Family Services Society, Board of Director

17. The Carnegie Center, Board of Director

18. Vancouver Native Health Society, Board of Director

Marilyn will be a lasting memory to those she loved and to the people whose lives she affected. Her memorable words ‘When you see someone needing help, don’t ask, just do’.