ALLEN BIG GEORGE

In loving memory of Allen Big George of Big Island First Nation, Ont., father, grandfather, sibling, and friend.
In the minds and hearts of many, you paved an unforgotten road. We cherish the time you spent with us. Your quick laugh and witticisms were exceptionally heart-warming. We remember your charisma and your ability to get along well with everyone.
We take comfort in the knowledge you are rejoining your father, John; your mother Mary; your brothers, Samuel, Ralph, Mike, Frank, and Billy; your half-sister, Bessie Andy; son, Samuel; and daughter, Miranda.
And while it grieves us, we know that you have gone to a better place. We will miss you and honour the memories we have of you.
Your children, Wes (Amy), Vera, Verna (Aziz), Dennis, Pamela, Christopher, and Yvette; your grandchildren, Charity, Vinnie, Wes Jr., Ryan, Alex, Kelly, David, Evan, Daniel, Autumn, Dennis Jr., Justin, Kyle, Jordan, and Justis; your brother, Walter; sister, Bessie, and your many friends and relatives.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 23, 1999 at the Big Island First Nation Community Centre, Ont. Father James Panikulam and Steven Keesick officiated, with interment in the Big Island First Nation Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Issac Big George, Albert George, Robert Handorgan, James Comegan, Carl Big George Jr., and John Gibbons.
Honourary pallbearers were Fred Kelly, Peter Kelly, Johnny Comegan, Lawrence Gibbons, and Leonard Morrison.
Allen’s family would like to kindly thank Dr. Singleton, the nurses, paramedics, and staff at Rainy River Hospital and Winnipeg Health Sciences Centre for their quick response and professionalism in dealing with our family’s crisis.