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Dorothy Olive Carriere (Whitehead) Dorothy Olive Carriere passed away peacefully, Sunday, August 10, 2003 at the Concordia Hospital, Winnipeg, age 73 years. Olive was born Friday, January 10, 1930 at The Pas, Manitoba. Olive spent her childhood years on The Pas Reserve and at Elkhorn Residential School. Olive was united in marriage to Roger Joseph Carriere of Cumberland House on February 17, 1949 at The Pas. For a brief period, they lived in The Pas, Cumberland House, Turnberry and Lynn Lake before moving to Cranberry Portage in 1958, where Olive lived until she passed away. During the 1950's through to the 1970's, Olive travelled with her husband wherever he participated in Canoe Races and King Trapper Events. Olive worked hard to provide a good home and encouraged her children to pursue their education. She had a great sense of humour, and was always sharing her wisdom with others. Her love of life made people feel loved and accepted. She became the "Kookum" of many people who loved and respected her for all her wonderful qualities. Olive enjoyed her Bingo with her "Bingo Buddies" Theresa Schell, Marie Bouvier and George Brightnose. She often volunteered for local Manitoba Metis Federation community events. Her love for her husband, family, relatives and friends is something each and every one of us will forever cherish. Olive will be dearly missed and will be forever in our hearts. Olive is survived by her husband: Roger Carriere Sr., her children: Leonard, Bev (Kevin), Gail, Marlene, Elaine, Roger Jr. (Sherri), Brenda: grandchildren: David (Mel), Chasity (Chris), Charmaine, Roger, Geoffrey, Blair (Val), Jeremy, Curtis, Mark, Ashley, Robyn, Raven, Caitlan: great-grandchildren: Shelby, Tynan, Tyesha, Vanessa, Justice, Payton, Jayde, Darcy, Alden, Harmony: sister: Jessie (Joe) Sinclair, brother: John Charles Whitehead, and baby sister, Joslin Jackson. Olive was predeceased by her son: Clarence: parents: Charolette and Isaiah Whitehead: brothers: Peter and Bruce: sister: Lillian Spence: great-granddaughter: Karly: uncle John Young: cousins: Stan, Ella, Helen and Charles Young: brothers-in-law: Wilfred Spence, Pierre, Alphonse, William, Jim Jonas, Isadore Carriere and Hilliard McKenzie: sister-in-law: Myrtle, Jessie Whitehead, Veronica Goulet and Agnes Carriere. A Wake Service was held Wednesday, August 13, 2003 at the Church of Redeemer, Opaskwayak Cree Nation, Manitoba. The Funeral Service was held Thursday, August 14, 2003, 2:00 p.m. at the Church of Redeemer, Opaskwayak Cree Nation. with Rev. Gloria Lavallee presiding, assisted by Rev. Jim Sayese. Scripture Readings: Janice Yakiwchuk, Frank J. Whitehead. Music Ministry: Diana Delaronde, Kevin Kapay; Eulogies were given by niece, Maureen Brown, and nephew, Gerald Morin. The Pallbearers were David, Roger, Curtis, Geoffrey, Blair, Mark, and Jeremy Carriere. The Honourary Pallbearers were John Whitehead, Theresa Schell, Marie Bouvier, Mabel Cooper, Margaret Garay, Margaret Ballard, and Dorothy Sanderson. Immediately following this Funeral Service, a reception was held at the Church of Redeemer Parish Hall. A Service of Remembrance was held Saturday, August 16, 2003, 11:00 a.m. at the Frontier Collegiate Gymnasium, Cranberry Portage, Manitoba, with Rev. Gloria Lavallee presiding. Immediately following this Service of Remembrance, a reception was held at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall, Cranberry Portage. * * * * * * * * * * When I asked Olive to marry me, in front of the in-laws, I promised to take care of her and support her until death do we part. Now, my job is finished but sooner than I expected. I want to thank my wife for taking care of our seven children, for providing a good clean home and cooking for me all of our fifty-four years together. At times, there was hardship but we kept our marriage vows and our family together. My wife talked about how happy she was that she lived to see her great-grandchildren. She enjoyed sharing stories with her grandchildren. She loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. My wife always kept up her sense of humour. About a month and a half ago, when my wife's tongue was getting a bit sharp, I would remind her to respect her elders. She enjoyed joking around with anyone. I want to thank the Whitehead family for accepting me as part of their family all of these years. Thank you to our many relatives and friends for their kind support during this difficult time. Roger Carriere Sr. Hemauer Funeral Home, The Pas, in care of arrangements.
