Colleen Jackson

On August 18, 2026, Colleen “Nôhtok” Joyce Jackson of Edmonton, AB, formerly of Saddle Lake, AB, passed away at the age of 62 years. She is survived by her 4 sons, Michael Large Jr., Gregory Large, Dustin (Chrissy) Stamp & Treshawn Large; 9 grandchildren, Braiden, Damien, Treshawn, Leeland, Amelianna, Isaiah, Jesse, Kylie & Brayden; 2 brothers, Leonard Jackson & Edward ‘Bird’ Cardinal; 4 sisters, Muriel Beaudry, Esther Crane, Gloria (Robert) Ward & Delores Saskatchewan; adopted sisters, Tammy Makokis & Whitney Scanie; numerous nieces & nephews. Colleen was predeceased by her son, Parnel Large; father, Albert Makokis; mom, Emily Jackson; brothers, Kenneth, Anthony, Roland, Kevin & Bluebird Jackson, Peter Sr., Rene, Dennis, Lawrence, Albert & Daniel Cardinal, Kenton Beaudry; sister, Nora Cardinal; maternal grandparents, Louie & Dora Cardinal; paternal grandparents, Harry & Mary Louise Makokis.  A Wake will be held on Sunday, August 23 (leaving Grace Gardens at 1:00 p.m.) & Monday, August 24 at Ayiwakes Cultural Centre, Saddle Lake. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, August 25 at 11:00 a.m. at Ayiwakes Cultural Centre, Saddle Lake. Pastor Linda Burns will be officiating with interment in United Church Cemetery, Saddle Lake.