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