Obituary of Eric Edwin Eugene

Eric was born in Cranbrook. He grew up between Invermere, B.C. and Siksika, A.B.

Eric is survived by his sisters Sasha Eugene; and Jessica Wiebe; and Jessica Wiebe, adopted brother Simon Sitting Eagle; grandparents Audrey Eugene; Corinne St. Martin; and Betty Wiebe; great grandparents Xavier and Marge Eugene; special aunties Sheila Johnny, and Shawna Peters.

Eric was predeceased by his twin brother Alex Eugene; mother Stephanie Eugene; father Henry Back Fat, brother Andrew Sitting Eagle; auntie Amy Eugene; uncle Fred Eugene; grandfather Ed Weibe; grandfather Wild Bill Johnny; grandmother Florence Back Fat; great grandparents Roy and Marjory Johnny; great grandparents Katherine and Henry Wiebe; uncle Wyatt Wiebe; special cousin Belinda Eugene.

With love and thanks from the Eugene family

An extra big thank you to the members of our communities who helped with support, planning, food, drumming, wood, and watching the spirit fire.

A wake in Eric’s honour will be held on May 1 at 5:00 pm at the Shuswap Band Hall, with services to be held the following day, May 2 at 12:00 pm at the Shuswap Community Hall.