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THELMA LAVINA ANN PRUDEN
Born: Dec 08, 1946
Date of Passing: Aug 12, 2020
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THELMA LAVINA ANN PRUDEN
Red Sky Woman (Ojibwe) Misko Giizhgo Ikwe
Red Heart Woman (Cree) Miskotay Iskwew
December 8, 1946 – August 12, 2020
Thelma was predeceased by her parents, Douglas and Vina Pruden, brothers, Douglas and Kenneth, son-in-law Rene Barker, and stepson Eldon Seymour.
Thelma leaves to celebrate her life five children, Lorlei, Kim, Nicole, Corry and Ryan, (stepdaughter) Destiny Seymour; 11 grandchildren, Ashley, Dustin, Brett, Rainey, Braiden, Lorna, Fayanne, Meegwan, Maddison, Damon and Emilie, pet grandpup Chanel; 21 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Bernice (Ervin), Valerie (Norman), Rose Marie (Andrew), and Elizabeth (James) and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to pay special acknowledgements to those who were closely involved in Thelma's care over the past five years; staff of Red River Place Personal Care Home (where she was also considered as Kookum to many of the staff), Dr. H. Demsus, and Dr. R.R. and Dr. R.B Lindenschmidt, IERHA Home Care, special friends Carol and Chickadee, and the many friends that were there for her over the years.
Red Sky, Red Heart Woman carried many titles, many names. She was a woman of passion for life, she worked hard for the peoples to bring healing, she was a teacher/Elder to many, knowledge keeper, a student, faith keeper, Sundancer, a walker, always sharing her stories of encounters with love and kindness. Thelma always persevered and with her teachings, she continued on a journey of healing - trying many healing ways of our ancestors; she walked her talk in an ever so gentle and unconditional way; she loved many and she was loved by many; she had a certain eloquence and uniqueness about her.
Thelma was an active member in AA for over 30 years. She was also a runner who ran with A.I.M. (Dennis Banks); was a walker for Native Youth Movement to BC and journeyed to Alkali Lake, BC; she went to Oka to give support to Dennis Kab; and led restorative circles.
Over the years Thelma worked at Child and Family Services, Native Addictions Foundation of Manitoba, Nine Circles, Barbering at Red River Place and at the Selkirk Mental Health Centre.
Flowers are gratefully declined. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
Due to COVID-19 the family will be having a private graveside service at St. Clements Cemetery. Reverend Anthon Bouw officiating. Please practice social distancing protocol.
Pallbearers will be grandsons: Brett, Braiden, Rainey Barker, and Mikaylin Cameron; and nephews: Shawn and Ryan Hilts. Honorary pallbearer grandson Dustin Barker.
Condolences may be left on her tribute wall at www.gilbartfuneralhome.com
Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk
in care of arrangements.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 15, 2020
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Dear Thelma, and sisters I often thought about you even though I have not seen you since we were teenagers and I remember one time when your sisters and I all shared your bed huddling and giggling like teenagers do, and remember your beautiful face and kindness. I still treasure those memories. Sincere condolences to your families and friends. God Bless! Rest Peacefully. - Posted by: June Sabel Evans (Old friend) on: Aug 18, 2020
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Farewell to a lady who could walk with her head held high..not only in beauty but with the self worth of a woman with pride in herself. Someone who dressed nicely and took care of herself. No matter how old you are you can still rock it at any age. Your work is done Thelma. You were an example of setting goals and strategy and your family could be proud you left a legacy for them to remember.. - Posted by: Lina Paul nee Simard (Friend ) on: Aug 15, 2020