Patience Susan Alexis Michel aka "NOAH"
Posted Sep 4, 2024 | 10:07 AM
May 10, 2005 – August 27, 2024
Patience Susan Alexis Michel AKA “Noah” (she/they) was born May 10, 2005, in Kamloops, B.C. They passed away suddenly on August 27, 2024. They are survived by mother Thelma and father Darrin; siblings Mystique, Annie, Otto and Tony; Qne7e Anna Michel; Grandmother Debora McVey; Sla7a Tim Michel; nephew Coda Bearshirt; and countless loving aunties, uncles, family and friends. Patience was predeceased by the late Taneesha Bearshirt, Xpe7e Cedric Duncan, and Kye7e Rosemary Peters.
Early life until age 10 was spent in Chase, British Columbia. Patience attended Chief Atahm Secwepemc Language Immersion School from Kindergarten to Grade Five. They treasured knowledge of the Secwepemctsin language and culture and planned to continue school and explore computer and graphics arts. Patience was an unforgettably special soul who touched many people over a short life with love and light.
Patience’s parents ask that in lieu of flowers, donations in Patience’s memory should be forwarded to Debbie Sampson 250-572-4586 debbiesampson@outlook.com
A Community Wake starts at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 4. Service starts at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 5. Both will be held at the Adams Lake Indian Band Gym (6349 Chief Jules Drive, Chase BC). More details: https://adamslakeband.org/community-news-archives
Cactus and Wild Roses
the blue ceiling of sky
sprawls the rugged landscape
over our homelands
it can change its colours anytime
some things are predictable, others are not
but transformation is constant
a wave of life and death in all forms
rolling over centuries of customs
built upon the dust of ancestors
enticed by the old language of land
the desire to thrive
the art of living
breaths of fresh air
pure, untainted food
giving meaning to tribes
marking borders of territories
protecting the resources within
the hearts and will of people
inspired by the blue sky gathering clouds
evolving into celebration
the making of ceremonies
healing ceremonies
water ceremonies
because water is life
snow and rain are lifeforces
filling the skies
nurturing the land
like the blood of our mothers
veins of streams and rivers
feeding land and all relatives
remembering all life begins in water
and this is worth fighting for
it is a fight for all people
protecting things that heal
returning bodies to pure states
remembering that sacrifices are necessary
that blood bursts and spills for great cause
– Garry Gottfriedson
You may offer a message of condolence at Kamloops Funeral Home for the Michel family.
- Date : 2024-08-27
- Location : Kamloops