Marla was predeceased by her loving husband Maurice Paul Louison; her parents Thomas Bear and Eva Alexson; sisters Viola (Alexson) Isaac and Joyce (Alexson) Neapetung.
She is survived by her children: Marcel (Diamond), Krista (Greg), Darla, Maurissa and Jonas (whom she raised). She was blessed with eighteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters: Sharron, Geri, her twin Myra, Christine (Alex), Joanne, Wendy and Bonnie (Jerry) brothers: Robin (Ramona), Romeo (Irene) and numerous nieces and nephews. She also was blessed with many friends who would visit her.
The wake will be in Kahkewistahaw Complex on Friday, August 9, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. followed by interment in Kahkewistahaw cemetery.