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Honouring the Life of
Nicole Denise Lightning
Asinîy Iskwew ~ Rock Woman
November 6, 1975 ~ January 2, 2025
Nicole is survived by her children, Harvey Applegarth, Sarina Nepoose, Gage Nepoose (Carly) and Christine Nepoose (Talon); her mother, Marlene Lightning; grandchildren, Sabastian “Sabby”, Jullian “Jules”, Katarina, Minia, Zerek, Zaylene and Danzel; goddaughter, Gena Lightning; sisters, Mel (Vinnie), Elaine and Jolene; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
Nicole was predeceased by her daughter, Feather Nepoose; grandparents, Louie and Eva Lightning; brother cousin, Darrel Lightning “Pup” as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunties and uncles.
Funeral Wake
Beginning Friday, January 3, 2025
Jim Omeasoo Cultural Centre
Traditional Ceremonies
Monday, January 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Jim Omeasoo Cultural Centre
Officiating
Elders
Pallbearers
Gage Nepoose, Justin “Busto” Lightning,
Jake Lightning, Darren Littlechild,
Carson Swampy, Cliff Hilbach,
Cayton “Ben” Littlepoplar
Honorary Pallbearers
Ken Mackinaw (her future), Emily Okeymow, Tanya Saddleback, Tamara Saddleback, Danielle Deschamps, Darlynn Crane, Jago Nepoose, Carrie Swampy, Sandra Lightning, Natalie Lightning, Geena Deschamps, Evette Omeasoo, Cindy Waskahat, Dennis Hilbach, Cheyenne Lightning, Courtney Littlechild, Natalie Lightning, Sandra Lightning, Valerie Lightning, Debbie Omeasoo, Tanisha Thomas, Janis Lightning, Tara Swampy, Tannis Swampy, Sharon Ward, Linda Ward, James Ward, Deanne Lightning, Shelly Deschamps, Geena Deschamps, Allister Northwest, Shelly Cutarm, Barry Swampy and Cheryl Littlechild; apologies if we missed anyone, it was not intentional.
Interment
Samson Central Cemetery
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