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Helen Nancy CARDINAL

August 1, 1944 - July 11, 2023

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On July 11, 2023, Helen Nancy “Nimis” Cardinal of Saddle Lake passed away at the age of 78 years. She is survived by her children, Benjamin, Bella-Rose (Rayburn), Leona Mason, Yvonne & Stacey; numerous foster children; numerous grandchildren & great-grandchildren; siblings, Louie (Lena) Lapatak, Morris (Violet) Whiskeyjack, Alsena (Alex) White, Louis Cardinal, Pearl (Harley) Cardinal, Anthony (Frieda) Whiskeyjack, Mabel (John) Shirt, Christina Cardinal, Irene Cardinal, Doris Cardinal, Harriet Large, Valerie Cardinal & Sam Cardinal; aunties, Helen & Josephine Whiskeyjack; sisters-in-law, Yvonne Myers & Roberta “Nicāhkos” Whiskeyjack; brother-in-law, John Ewaniuk; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins & other relatives; Bingo, Handgame, Pow Wow & Round Dance friends. Nancy was predeceased by the father of her children, William Ewaniuk; sons, Freddy Whiskeyjack & Steven Cardinal; daughters, Caroline & Judy Cardinal; parents, Caroline & Ben Whiskeyjack, Matthew & Rachel Cardinal; siblings, Joe, David, George, Lazarre, Mary, Emma, Kathleen, Gabriel, Kenneth, Victoria, Lena, Jean, Emily, Raymond, Marie, Sara & a brother in infancy; grandchildren, Jett Lee, Michelle, Ashley & Oskinapow; chapan, Baby Chance Ehco Cardinal. Nancy’s family wishes to send special thanks to doctors and staff at St. Paul Hospital, Two Hills Hospital & Vegreville Hospital. A Wake will be held on Thursday, July 13 (leaving Grace Gardens at 1:00 p.m.) at Manitou Kihew Arena, Saddle Lake. A Traditional Funeral Service will be held on Friday, July 14 at 11:00 a.m. at Manitou Kihew Arena, Saddle Lake led by Elders with interment in Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Cemetery, Saddle Lake. To send condolences online, please visit www.gracegardensfuneralchapel.com.

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Grace Gardens Funeral Chapel Staff send our condolences to family and friends.

From: marlene romanchuk
Relation: friend

Sorry to hear of your passing – I have some great memories of Nancy when she was in Two Hills hospital. Rest in Peace beautiful soul

From: Pat marcichiw
Relation: Friend

My condolences to Helen’s Family.
Shall miss her warm genuine personality and knowledge!

Service Schedule

  Wake

Date & Time:
July 13, 2023
Beginning at 1:00pm

Location:
Manitou Kihew Arena

Saddle Lake, AB Canada

Procession leaving Grace Gardens at 1:00 p.m.


Saddle Lake, AB Canada

  Funeral Service

Date & Time:
July 14, 2023
Beginning at 11:00am

Location:
Manitou Kihew Arena

Saddle Lake, AB Canada


Saddle Lake, AB Canada

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