Obituary of Albert Rainey

On Wednesday, June 19, 2013, Albert Rainey, late of Big River First Nation entered Heaven's Gates. The Wake Services for Albert will commence on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. from the Big River First Nation Band Hall. The Funeral Service for Albert will start at the Band Hall on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. with the Elders officiating, and then will move to the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church on Big River First Nation for the Mass of Christian Burial, with Father Sebastian Kunnath as Celebrant. Interment will be in the Cemetery by the River. Albert was born on April 10, 1952 on Big River First Nation, and passed away on June 19, 2013 in Prince Albert, SK. at the age of 61 years. Albert is lovingly survived by: His wife, Gloria Rainey His sons: ~ Bob Jr. Rainey (Sara) ~ Sheldon Rainey—Weenonis (Lori) ~ Dale Rainey—Weenonis Chris Rainey—Weenonis ~ Dwayne Bird (Dorothy) His daughters: ~ Laurie Rainey—Weenonis (Trevor) ~ Jennifer Rainey—Weenonis (Shawn) ~ Crystal Rainey—Weenonis (David) ~ Darlene Keenatch 23 Grandchildren His brothers: James Bear, Wayne Bear (Delores), Mervin Bear (Donna), Peter Bear (Valerie), Leo Jack (Nora) His sisters: Mary Ann Bear (Martin), Grace Bear (John), Gloria Bear (Tom), Doris Bear (Rolland), Sugil Bear (Tony), Janet Bear (Fred), Rose Lachance (Hubert) and Julie Ahenakew , The Gordon Dreaver family , His cousins, Betsy Bird, Josephine Bird and Harris Bird , His uncle, Tom Rainey , Numerous nieces and nephews who called him "Dad". He is predeceased by: His father, Antoine Jack His mother, Margaret Bear His step dad - Antoine Bear His paternal grandparents—unknown His maternal grandparents, Max and Mary Ann Rainey , A son, Adrian Clark Weenonis , a granddaughter, Shayna Rainey , His (Aunt) mother, Mary Ann Lachance, his uncle, Peter Lachance, His brother, Kerry Bear and sister, Sonia Bear, His cousin, Beatrice Bird , Honorary Pallbearers ~ His Special Friends, Frank Morin, Gordon Dreaver, Francis McAdam, John Couture, Clayton Fineday, James Isbister, Roy Morin, and Paul Whitefish. Pallbearers Dale Morin ~ Trevor Garr ~ Kenny Bear ~ Berno Bear ~ Burton Morin ~ Brian Bear. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Beau"Lac" Funeral Home, Tammy Smart ~ Director, 306-747-2828.