Kenyon Boucher

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our son, Kenyon Boucher. He was 39 years old. He was also a father, brother, uncle and grandson.

Kenyon leaves to mourn, his three sons, Cane, Gerlando and Axel, and his stepson, Antonio, and their mother, Amanda; his daughter, Chasity, and her mother, Alesha; Kenyon also leaves to mourn, his mother Leona; his stepfather Errol Boulanger; and his two brothers, Tom and Jordan. Predeceased are his brothers, River and Noodin; he also leaves to mourn, his biological father, Edgar Bear, and stepmother, Eileen; sisters, Sangina and Angel, and brother, Edgar Jr.; and was predeceased by Claudia and Jenny.

There are numerous aunts, uncles and cousins on both sides of his family too numerous to mention. The family says, ‘Miigwech’ to all of them, and the extended family members for their prayers and support. However, we would like to acknowledge Kenyon’s late maternal grandmother, Clara Boucher, and his living grandfather Leonard Boucher. They raised him from the age of about a year and a half.

Because of the challenges and struggles many of our Indigenous people face, Kenyon also faced these difficulties. However, we would often see him trying to do the right thing. This was seen in what he was able to accomplish. Recently, he was employed in several jobs at the same time in his hometown of Berens River First Nation. This included working in home renovations, security at the local check stop, and working at a grocery store. Prior to this, Kenyon was employed as a construction worker in Winnipeg.

As I mentioned, Kenyon struggled with the challenges many Indigenous people face. But we would often tell him about the wonderful Salvation of God through His Son, Jesus Christ, and comfort God would bring to him. He would respond to us that he was praying to God. When you’re reading this, and you have children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, no matter how old they are, encourage them to surrender their lives to Jesus Christ. And they will be saved, and their names will be written in the Lamb’s Book of Life (Revelation 21:27). This Hope in Christ is for ALL! Amen.

Pallbearers; Devin Starr, Sheldon Fontaine, Nathanlle McKay, Julez McKay, Bernard Berens, Devon Thomas; Honorary Pallbearers Kendall Boucher, Gavin Bear, Danial Bear, Willard Johnston, Kevin Fontaine, Bradley Fontaine.

Wake/Evening Service will be held Wednesday, June 11, at Eternal Grace Funeral 10-1111 Logan Avenue, from 7 pm to 11 pm. The Funeral Service on Thursday, June 12, will also be at Eternal Grace Funeral, beginning at 11 am. Interment to follow at Brookside Cemetery

Refreshment to be provided after the burial. Please join us for this. Pastor Lyle Blackbird officiating.

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