Marci Cho, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I, today, would like to again send some condolences to families, to the family of Keith McDermott of Fort Resolution who passed away on July 9, 2016 here in Yellowknife. Keith was born June 29, 1975. He was a very kind-hearted person who loved to work hard for his family. He wanted to make everyone happy, so always took time to say hi to family and friends. His passion for playing guitar and singing made him feel good, and he loved wearing his cowboy hat and boots. Keith enjoyed going out on the land, travelling, was a good athlete and he was a good mechanic. Keith lived with me when he was a student at Hay River High School a few years back.
Keith is survived by his spouse, Maria Mantla, and three stepchildren, his father Larry McDermott, his brothers Arthur and Arlow McDermott. He's predeceased by his mother Viviane Balsillie-McDermott. Keith will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
I'd like to also send my deepest condolences to the Lynn family of Detah, for Mark Lynn who passed away on August 24, 2016. Born on November 21, 1994, he was only 21 years old. Mark enjoyed sports such as hockey, biking, and was an outgoing person, had a great sense of humour, he loved his hats, boots, and had a huge collection.
Mark is survived by his father Jim and mother Julia, his sisters Diane, Theresa and Kateri. He had many nephews, nieces, cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents and friends. Mark was a relative of mine. Mark will be sadly missed by his family and friends. I'd also like to send my condolences to the family of Delta McKay of Fort Resolution. Delta passed away here in Yellowknife on September 6, 2016. She was born June 30, 1994. Mr. Speaker, I would like to seek unanimous consent to continue my statement.
---Unanimous consent granted
Thank you, Mr. Speaker and colleagues. Delta was born June 30, 1994. She was only 22 years old. Delta was a well-liked young woman from Res and will be truly missed by her parents, Marvin and Brenda, her sister Rena, brother Ryan, grandparents Lena and Henry McKay and grandmother Violet Beaulieu. Delta had many friends, and she has left a huge void in many lives. She, too, was a relative of mine. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Masi. Our condolences and prayers to the family members as well. Masi. Member’s statements. Member for Nunakput.
