Obituary
We celebrate the life of Bernice Ruth Rattlesnake Severite, age 67 years of Tootinaowaziibeeng who passed away August 13, 2020. Bernice was born on October 29, 1952.
She is survived by her daughters, Cynthia (Martel) and Alexandra (Montana); grandchildren, Thomas McKay, Sadie McKay, Nevada McKay, Jasmine McKay, Abigail Rattlesnake, Thad “Small” Richard, Addison Bernice, Jacelyn McKay, Nora Richard; nieces, Trudy (Curtis), Tracy (Daniel), Diane (Dennis Jr.), Marilyn (John), Stephanie (Gordon), Cecilia (Robert) Priscilla (Harland) and nephews, Blair (Sheri), Vincent (Michelle) and Jonathan (Tweety), numerous grandchildren, anyone that called her “KoKo” and all her extended family.
Bernice was predeceased by partner, Wesley Severite; parents, Cecil and Harriette (Tanner); her sister, Barbara Rattlesnake; her brother, Delbert Rattlesnake; her grandchildren, Addington Richard, Sunshine Rattlesnake Houle; and son, Harold Rattlesnake.
Pallbearers are Thomas McKay, Nevada McKay, Jason Nepinak, Phillip Severite, Daniel Spence, Harland Severite, Jordan and Joshua Rattlesnake.
Traditional Wake was offered on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at 2:00 pm from Chief Clifford Lynxleg Anishinabe School in Tootinaowaziibeeng Treaty Reserve.
Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 2:00 pm from Chief Clifford Lynxleg Anishinabe School in Tootinaowaziibeeng Treaty Reserve, with Pastor Warren Ironstand officiating. Interment followed in Tootinaowaziibeeng First Nation Cemetery.
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