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Leslie MAKOKIS
April 18, 1981 - January 23, 2023
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On January 23, 2023, Mr. Leslie Makokis of Saddle Lake passed away at the age of 41 years. He is survived by his common-law partner, Crystal Houle; mother, Hazel (Ron) Desjarlais; step-mother, Joan Moses; siblings, Crystal (Darell) LaChance, Dakota Dion, Jordan Dion, Micheal Moses, Ryder Moses & Kethra Stewart; grandparents, Roland & Florence Dion, Joe & Ruth Dion; great-aunties, Alice Littlechild & Madeline Dion-Stout; numerous aunties & uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews & grandchildren. Leslie was predeceased by his father, Harvey Makokis; maternal grandparents, Bella & Billy Dion; paternal grandparents, Margaret & Alphonse Makokis; brother, Reynold Cardinal; & sister, Isabelle James-Dion. A Wake will be held on Tuesday, January 31 (leaving Grace Gardens at 12:00 p.m.) at Ayiwakes Cultural Centre, Saddle Lake. A Pipe Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, February 1 at 8:00 a.m., followed by a Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. at Ayiwakes Cultural Centre, Saddle Lake. Elder Ron Desjarlais and Pastor Linda Burns 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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Service Schedule
Wake
Date & Time:
January 31, 2023
Beginning at 12:00pm
Location:
Ayiwakes Cultural Centre
Saddle Lake, AB Canada
Procession leaves Grace Gardens on Tuesday, January 31 at 12:00 p.m.
Saddle Lake, AB Canada
Funeral Service
Date & Time:
February 1, 2023
Location:
Ayiwakes Cultural Centre
Saddle Lake, AB Canada
Saddle Lake, AB Canada
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