Karen Marie Kwandibens passed away on March 17, 2022 at 47 years old. She left us too early but with many cherished memories and blessings.
Karen was a caring mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was born to parents Roger and Doreen Nawagijick on June 11, 1975 of Kiashke Zaaging Anishinabek/Gull Bay First Nation. She attended St. Patrick’s Catholic High School. Karen loved spending time in the kitchen, creating delicious meals such as ribs, shepherds pie and lasagna to name a few. Most of all her family kept her busy and happy. Her interests included reading, watching movies and out for strolls.
Karen was immensely proud of her family, her best accomplishments were her children Ryley, Georgina, Jericho, Sabastien. Karen will be forever remembered for her beautiful smile, gentle eyes, caring heart, loving embrace and unconditional love.
Karen is survived by her children Ryley, Jericho, Sabastien and her granddaughter Alena, her brother Roger Nawagijick, nephew Roger Jr. and niece Madison. Also, she deeply loved her grand-auntie Helen Nowegejick, aunt Yvette (Rick), uncle Andrew (Bertha), and Loretta. She will be sorely missed by her family, friends and community.
Karen was predeceased by her daughter Georgina, her parents Roger Nawagijick and Doreen Kwandibens, as well as grandparents Eugene Esquega, Agnes Nawagijick and Raymond Kwandibens Sr.
Thank you Dr. Everall and the staff at St. Josephs Hospital, Rev. Mr. Victor Pelletier (Deacon), Elder Gene Nowegejick and family for your kind support.
Funeral services for Karen will be held in the Chapel of Harbourview Funeral Centre (499 Cumberland St. N. Thunder Bay, ON) on Wednesday March 23, 2022 presided by Rev. Mr. Victor Pelletier (Deacon) at 2:00 pm. Visitation for family and friends will take place one hours prior. For those unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed and archived at www.harbourviewfuneral.ca where condolences may be offered as well. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Karen’s name to the Canadian Diabetes Association.
