Eric Daniels

Eric Russell Daniels

Nagamo Makwa

Singing Bear

Suddenly on Saturday, March 6, 2010, Eric Daniels passed away in the Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg at the age of 28 years.

He was predeceased by his great grandparents Harry and Annie Myerion, grandparents Gladys and Gordon Martin and Lillian Daniels and Archie Siha; brother Jason Ryan Courchene-Martin, Aunt Brenda Martin and Uncles Larry, Johnny and Terry Daniels. He leaves to mourn his mother Sheila Daniels, father Rudy Daniels, son Desmond Assiniboine Daniels, adoptive parents Eugene and Sylvia Hale of North Dakota and their family, brothers Nicholas (Tashina) and Dallas (Alba), girlfriend Gisselle Henderson, nieces Chloe, Shanita, Nuvia, Asacia, Marina and nephew Jayden along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Eric was born in Calgary, Alberta and was raised in Manitoba. He spent most of his life in Long Plain. This is where Eric became very religious and joined the Native American Church at the age of 12. Eric traveled all over North America sharing his beautiful voice. Eric was a very happy person. He was willing to help wherever he could. He was a hard worker and an excellent craftsman and was wise beyond his years. Eric will be forever missed and his memory will be cherished by all his loved ones and those he left behind.

Traditional Wake will be held at Long Plain Spirit Lodge on Thursday, March 11, 2010 beginning at 4:00 pm. Traditional Funeral Service will be Friday, March 12, 2010 at 12 noon at the Long Plain Spirit Lodge with burial at the Dauphin Myerion Cemetery at 2:00 pm. The pallbearers will be Nicholas Courchene, Dallas Courchene, Lindsey Assiniboine, Linus Woods, Riley Meeches and Reynold Peters. The honourary pallbearers will be Chris Woods

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