Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, as has become customary for me, I would like to read some eulogies that people have passed away in Tu Nedhe-Wiilideh between the last sitting and today. I would like to send my condolences to the Abel family, if it's okay, for the late Herman Abel who passed away on March 31, 2016 at age 40. Herman was born in Lutselk’e August 23, 1975, the youngest of Alizette and Louis Abel's children. Herman loved his family very much, enjoyed playing guitar, singing, and always made people laugh, was great at fixing things. Herman is survived by his children, Melanie, Tristan, Madison, his stepdaughter Meghan, his grandchildren, sisters Berna, Verna, Lucy; brothers Mervin and Floyd. Herman will be sadly missed by his family.
Mr. Speaker, on April 17, 2016, at the age of 23, Helena Balsillie, daughter of Don and Karen Balsillie and sister to Lisa, and sisters Lisa, Vanessa, Chantelle, brothers Bruce and Garret, passed away in Edmonton. Helena was a very loving young lady that will be sadly missed by her community. There are many people, young people that were at the funeral. The church was packed with her friends, and you could tell how popular Lena was in the community of Fort Resolution.
Mr. Speaker, I would like to send further condolences on to the King family for the passing of the late Pete King, who passed away May 2, 2016. He was 88. Pete was born in Rocher River, and was very active at attending Metis meetings, did all of his own work in the home as a former maintenance man from Housing. Pete was a very humourous person, has a sense of humour that everybody adored in the community, and everybody knew Mr. King. My favourite story of Mr. King, at one time discussing whether or not he had good eyesight, indicated that he has got excellent eyesight. He said that one time he watched a jet take off and he watched it for two hours. Mr. Speaker, Pete is survived by his children, Margaret, Charlie, Bob, Emily, Sonny, Doris, Raymond, Trudy and Kara, siblings Freddie, Denise, Joan, Narcisse, Frank, and Agnes, plus many grandchildren. Pete was predeceased by his wife Christine and some brothers and sisters, also.
Mr. Speaker, also I would like to pass my condolences on to the Fatt family of Lutselk’e. Pierre Fatt passed away on May 10, 2016 at age 86. He was born on --
Member for Tu Nedhe-Wiilideh, your time for Members’ statements has expired.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I seek unanimous consent to read the last two eulogies that I have. Thank you.
---Unanimous consent granted
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, colleagues. Mr. Speaker, Pierre was born at Taltheilei Narrows, September 8, 1929, to Alexis and Josephine Fatt. He lived a traditional lifestyle, hunting, fishing, trapping, went to various jobs. He met his wife Mary Adele Nitah in Lutselk’e and they raised seven children. Pete is survived by his children Larry, Ron, Maggie, Irene, Susie, and siblings Jim, Maryrose and Emily. Pierre was predeceased by his wife Mary. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to finally pass my condolences on to the Beck family of Fort Resolution for the passing of the late Doris Beck. She will be sadly missed. She passed away on May 12, 2016 at age 76. Doris was born in Rocher River, January 15, 1940 and was the third of the children of Pierre and Marie Smith. Throughout her life, Doris lived in Taltson River and she and her late husband, Ray Beck, who is well known in the Northwest Territories, a lot of children out on the land, taught a lot of traditional learning to the people. She is survived by her stepchildren Barbara, Stanley, Freddie, and her children Arthur, Verda, Roger and Della. She will be sadly missed by the community. Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker.
Masi. Members’ statements. Member for Nahendeh.
