Mahsi cho, Mr. Speaker. Today I would like to send my deepest condolences to the family and friends of the late Tobie Antoine Marlowe and the late Vanessa “Dzee Dzee” Marie Marlowe. Tobie and Vanessa were both raised in Lutselk’e and lived together for over 17 years and both tragically passed away in the home community of Lutselk’e on Tuesday, February 10, 2015.
The late Tobie Antoine Marlowe was born December 10, 1978, and passed away at the age of 36. Tobie was adopted by the late Pierre and the late Helen Marlowe. He was the youngest of two brothers and two sisters. Tobie was raised in and always lived in his hometown of Lutselk’e. Tobie was affectionately called sets’i bebecho – my big baby – by his dad, Pierre, up until his last days. Tobie was fondly called “my baby brother” by sister Evelyn. Tobie was a member of the Canadian Rangers since 1999 and dedicated 18 years of service. He was employed as a caribou monitor for the Lutsel K’e Dene First Nation wildlife department at the time of his passing.
The late Tobie Marlowe was well known for his joking nature, and loved being out on the land fishing, hunting and trapping, his love and respect for his family and friends, and always made special efforts to attend family functions and events and, above all, always made an effort to provide traditional food for the elders.
Tobie was predeceased by his parents, Pierre and Helen Marlowe, and brothers Ernie and Charlie. Tobie is survived by his son, Riley Tobie Marlowe; his brother Sonny; sisters Evelyn and Mary Carr; biological mother, Terri Enzoe; biological father, Joseph Catholique; half-brothers, Kyle and Andrew Enzoe; and half-sister, Monique; and many nieces and nephews.
The late Vanessa Marlowe was born March 31, 1982, and passed away at the age of 32. Vanessa has always lived in her hometown of Lutselk’e. Vanessa was well known always for being full of laughter. She was forthright. She was very protective of her family. She volunteered with the girls’ group, visited everyone in the community, and she was known for remembering everyone’s phone number, and she loved completing puzzles. She had a stack of completed puzzles upon her passing.
Vanessa was a stay-at-home mother and enjoyed being there for her son and family. Vanessa is survived by her son, Riley Marlowe; parents George and Celine Marlowe; five sisters, Elizabeth Boucher, Eileen Marlowe, Agatha Laboucan, Bernice Marlowe and Amanda Marlowe; her brother, Darren Marlowe; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Mr. Speaker, my sincerest condolences go out to Tobie and Vanessa’s 12-year-old-son, Riley Marlowe, to Vanessa’s parents, brothers, sisters, niece and nephews, aunts, uncles and many friends; and to Tobie’s brother, sisters, biological parents, nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles and also many friends, and to all of the people in Lutselk’e. This has been so difficult for everyone.
Tobie and Vanessa “Dzee Dzee” Marlowe will be sadly missed by all those who knew them. Mahsi cho, Mr. Speaker.
