HOWARD JOHN BROWN (Ogimaa’igabo)

It is with great sadness that the family of Howard John Brown announces his passing on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012 at home surrounded by his family.
Howard was born Nov. 14, 1946 in Mine Centre, ONT. to Harold and Frances Brown.
He worked as a community health representative for Lac La Croix First Nation, retiring in 2005. He worked for more than 25 years for the community, devoting his service to the health and well-being of the community.
On Feb. 2, 1980, he was united in marriage to Audrey Atatise.
After retirement, he spent his summers camping, hunting, and fishing and his winters watching martial art movies. He had earned his black belt in Taekwondo.
He loved his family deeply, doting on his children and grandchildren and spending time with his extended family, as well. He was kind, generous, and helpful to everyone.
He leaves behind his wife, Audrey; daughter, Danielle; son, Brent; and grandchildren, Jordan Brown, Damion Morrison, Tatum Decker, Kya Decker, Rayanne Atatise, and Aiden Davenport.
Also surviving are his brothers, Anthony Brown and Edmund Councillor; extended family, Gladys (Billy) Geyshick, Robert (Debbie) Atatise, Rick (Peggy) Atatise, Priscilla Atatise, Lester Atatise, Phylis (Richard) Pierson, Brian (Manon) Atatise, Doreen (Ron) Skinaway, and Roland Atatise; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, Harold and Frances Brown; daughter, Adrienne Brown; and siblings, Darlene, Evelyn, Frances Jr., and Randy.
A wake was held Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012 from 2 p.m. at the Brown residence at Lac La Croix First Nation, followed by a traditional service on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012.
Interment will take place at Lac La Croix First Nation.
The pallbearers will be Duane Ottertail, Ralph Ottertail Jr., Les Whitefish, Barry Whitefish, Stacey Whitefish, Freddy Ottertail, Roger Morrison, and Daniel Geyshick Jr.
If friends so desire, in memoriam donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, P.O. Box 444, Fort Frances, Ont., P9A 3M8.
Online condolences may offered at www.greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com