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On March 2, 2026, Melodee "Wapakwani" Duckchief of Saddle Lake, Alberta, passed away at the age of 36 years. She is survived by her loving husband, Reed Cardinal; children, Phoebe, Kiefer, Elijah, Kinsley, special babies, Tristen, Miyasoo & Baby Jules; grandson, Creedence; loving parents, Mary & Jason Whiskeyjack; siblings, Albert, Tyler (Jo), Rachelle (Aaron), Mason (Jada), Allison, Alyssa, Kobe, Dre, Amethyst, Moses, Kevieny & Brandon; biological father, Kevin Duckchief; adopted mom, Janet Whitstone; auntie mamas, Sandra & Judy; uncles, Leo (Priscilla), Jules (Shalynne), John, Richard, Lonnie, Dory (Terri), LD (Andrea), Garrett (Jocelin); auntie, Becky; numerous other aunts & uncles; Godmother, Lucy; Goddaughters, Alexis & Rylyn; Godsisters, Holly-Rae, Kayla & Julia; Godbrother, Lance; special kokoms, Helen Whiskeyjack & Rhoda Cardinal; mosom, Dennis Cardinal; special nieces, Rae & Cas. Melodee was predeceased by her angel baby, Emma Lynn; sisters, Angel & Lillian; brother, Seth; cousins, Nigel, Callon, Shawn, Dustin & Bugsy; aunt, Jennifer; uncles, Charles, Roy & Ashley; Godfather, Lester; Godson, Isaih; Grandson, Charles Conrad; grandparents, Julia & Mike Cardinal, Lorna & Richard Duckchief, Alex Whiskeyjack; great-grandparents, Emma & Christie Redgun; special friend, Ricci Youngchief. A Wake will be held on Sunday, March 8 (leaving Grace Gardens at 11:00 a.m.) & Monday, March 9 at Ayiwakes Cultural Centre, Saddle Lake. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, March 10 at 11:00 a.m. at Ayiwakes Cultural Centre, Saddle Lake. Reverend Father Raldy Jhack Diaz will be officiating with interment in Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Cemetery, Saddle Lake. To send condolences online, please visit www.gracegardensfuneralchapel.com
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