Obituary of Oliver J. Nelson

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, brother, uncle, grandfather and great grandfather Oliver J. Nelson on September 29, 2015 @ St. Boniface Hospital. He was born at Roseau River First Nation on February 8, 1942. Among his many accomplishments he was a Residential School Survivor; studied at the University of Manitoba; became Regional Director of Indian Affairs for various regions; Chief of Roseau River First Nation; founding member of the Manitoba Indian Brotherhood and DOTC; member of the Water Stewardship; assisted with the TLE and 1903 settlements for Roseau River First Nation; and owned the Four Winds Motel for a number of years. He leaves behind to mourn his passing, brother Richard; ex-partners Joyce and Sharon; children, John, Trina (Russ), Cheryl (Joseph); grandchildren Desiree, Kyle (Sonja), Damian, Cody, Koreen, Cailin, Hailey, Tiara, Callie, Savannah, Stryder, Sophia, Chance, Cataleya; great grandchildren Delarice, Anika; and numerous relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Lena Pierre and George Chief; his siblings Louie, Tony, Babe, Stanley, Myrtle, Donald and Clifford. Traditional services will be held on Friday, October 2, 2015 @ 12:00 pm at the Makoons Center at Roseau River First Nation.