Lori Lee Poitras

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and loving wife. Lori left to the spirit world to be with her relatives on Sunday May 28, 2017.

She was predeceased by her mother Florence Runns, father Wilfred Hebert, brothers - Karl Runns, Conrad and Randall Spencer; sister Lois Thomson; maternal grandparents Flora and Edward Spencer; great grandparents Charlie Ryder, Lorenzo Thompson and Eliza Tawiyaka.

She leaves to mourn her passing, her husband Tim Poitras, children - Francis and Vanessa Starr, Joe and Jayleen Poitras, grandchildren - Heaven, Cherish, Shawn, Hope, Kihew, Willow, Fearence, Dreden, Alaina, Autumn, Keona; sister Cheryl Runns. Adopted children – Danny and Emily Stephens, Jeanine Juhlin, Tasunka Pejuta, Dustin Brass and Jason Ashawasegai. Special nephews and their families - Garrett and Sundance Thomson and grandchildren Kale, River and Serenity; Perry Thomson Jr, Brittany Strongeagle and grandchildren Sophie and Brooklyn; Jaden and Candie Runns - grandchildren Dillon, Darian and Shaeli - Adrienne and Rylee.

Lori held a passion for education, she impacted the lives of many people and students throughout her career. Lori’s career led her to many educational teaching and administrative positions within the province, federal government, First Nation organizations and schools. Her desire to teach at “home” and provide an environment where each student could realize their potential led her to her most recent employment as principal at the Nakoda Oyade Education Centre.

Lori practiced a traditional lifestyle and she believed in the strength of prayer. She respected and understood the need for prayer to promote health, happiness and understanding. Her purpose here was done and the Creator called her home shortly after she completed prayers on Sunday evening.

The family would like to thank everyone from near and far for all their prayers and support that we have received through this very difficult time. Lori’s memory will forever be cherished and she will be sadly missed by all her family, friends, educational community, and the community of Carry the Kettle First Nation… Mitake Oyasin.

Arrangements in care of Tubman Funeral Home/Valley Crematorium. 1-800-667-8962.