Inaakinoge (Given Direction), Atik

Passed on September 9, 2025, in Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing

Born December 21, 2003, in Fort Frances to Teri Major and Vinny White

Ethan is survived by his mother Teri; dad Sean; siblings Tatum, Taleah, Rayne, Teryn and Chael and Big Brother Billy Jr.; his grandma Laura (Fern); Kokum Joy; Papa Wes (Loretta); Aunties Cindy (Todd), Jen, Charity, Alia, Summer, Alex, Kelly, Colleen and Nada; his Uncles Scott (Baby Sam), Ryan, Bill, Jeremy, Nanu, Isaac and Barron; Gramma Vicky; Aunty Virginia (chubby); Aunty Clare; Uncle Pat, Cheryl, Larry, Clarence, Pam, Vern, Vera, Yvette; and so many close friends and cousins.

He was predeceased by his biological dad Vinny; brother Landon; Papa Melvin; Papa Moke; Uncle Wes Jr.; Uncle Brian; Grandma Liz; Auntie Lori; close friends Nathan, Tyson and Cousin Danny.

Ethan enjoyed being with all of his family and friends, he gamed with his uncle and close friends almost daily. He loved to golf, fish, play basketball and baseball at times. He had the best sense of humour, he lived to make people laugh. He rapped, he made a few of his own songs with some friends, he loved to draw and dance! His mom was super proud of him and everything he did, he was so very talented. He was planning on either moving to Fort with his Kokum to finish high school, if he didn’t do that, he planned on applying for a job in Big Grassy that his friends wife, Allison told him about.

He had so much close friends/family. There was a group they had growing up, Pheonix, Atlas, Mariah, Dion, Devin, Darryl, Liam, Kaelin, Josh, Isaac, Rayne, Cadence, Alia, Brady, Elgin, Kynan, Caleb and Lucas. There was a group of guys he called “Uncle,” Jeff, Paddy, Oliver, Ern, Jarvis and Will. His “aunties” Joce, Leana, Ashley and Pat.

Pallbearers: Caleb Gibbins, Kynan Little, Tyson Maki, Elgin Gibbins, Cody Copenace, Brady White and Jarvis Little.

Honorary Pallbearers: Uncle Jeff, Uncle Paddy, Uncle Ollie, Uncle Ern, Uncle Will and his best friend, Josh Indian.

Traditional Wake will take place on Wednesday, September 17, starting at 4:00 p.m. at Big Grassy Community Hall and funeral the following day September 18, at 10:00 a.m. with Burial in Morson, Cemetery.

Elder James Comegan will officiate.

Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.