CHIEF BODY, Lorraine

LORRAINE CHIEF BODY 1952-2023 Lorraine Chief Body – “Na’a’to’kaak’oinnimaanaakii” Two Medicine Pipe Woman born October 1, 1952, passed away peacefully at her home in Coalhurst, AB on September 18, 2023, at the age of 70 years. She was surrounded by her children and grandchildren.
She was predeceased by lifetime partner, Allan Bannon “Papa Al” September 2, 2015; her pet son iitani June 26, 2021; parents Victor & Louise Chief Body. Brothers Guy, Frank, Alfred, Brent (Sherry) and Randy (Sally); sisters; Odile (Eddy), Tini and Rubyann.; Grandparents; Joe & Katie (Nee Wolf Sitting Down) Chief Body, Arthur & Betty Healy, Marie Bumble Bee & William Mills Sr.
Lorraine is survived by her children; Shawn (Carolyn), Cissy (Lee), Stacy, Panda (Dillon), Jack, Jojo; her sibling Jennifer (Dale); Adopted Children: Leonard Long Time Squirrel, Ben Bultsma, Tanya Shot Both Sides, Darwin Shot Both Sides and late Burnie Rabbit, Declan Treleaven, Justin Pointer; Grandsons Tyler (Courtney), Cory (Victoria), Joey, Josh, Sheldon, Desmond (Michel), Costas (Ayla), Fabian (Tosh), Taylor (Shelbe), Cyles (Latisha), Jaimus (Pika), Aidan, Talon; Granddaughters Jessica, Sasha (Payton), Adessa & Tessa; Great Grandkids Rylan Singer, Leela, Brendl, Boston, Jace, Journey, Gilly, Emilee, Lola, Silas, Manaya, Tahlia, Kilo, Giovanni, Ellie, Miles, Anastasia, Annabelle, Darwin Jr and Catalaya.
Lorraine left the reserve at a young age to pursue a career as a Health Care Nurses Aid and worked at St. Mike’s Hospital. She later took a different path, to which she went into counselling and worked for Napi Lodge Treatment Center. Her health pushed her into early retirement, and she then made her home in Coalhurst, AB back in 1987. As the years progressed, she enjoyed the company of her kids, grandkids, great grandkids by watching them all grow up. She enjoyed being at home with her dog “iitani” and doing puzzles but would get away to play bingo, which soon turned to the casino, everyone’s fav hang out, where she was well liked and had many friends, including casino staff members.
In her at home spare time, she was an active Homicide Investigator, as she actively participated in the First 48. She and Papa Al also supervised the grandchildren as they became cigarette machine makers. Cigarette makers, we can all say we’ve witnessed each Grandchild on Grama & Papa Al’s lap, making smokes & drinking coffee.
A Wake Service will be held at 5:00 pm, on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Lorraine’s residence, 5217 3rd Street Coalhurst, Alberta.
A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm, on Friday, September 29, 2023, at OLD AGENCY HALL, Blood Reserve, Alberta.
Interment will follow at St. Catherine’s Cemetery.
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