Saturday, May 23, 2015 at 12:00 a.m.
Witzl, Lawana
LAWANA LIOBA (Wayna) WITZL, nee Many Bears, "Ikkstohkokinaakiiwa", of the "Lone Fighter Clan" Blood Reserve, Alberta passed away at the Green Acres Foundation, Blue Sky Manor in Lethbridge, Alberta on Friday, May 15th, 2015 at the age of 76 years.Lawana was born in 1939 in Cardston, AB. She grew up on the Belly Buttes of the Blood Reserve and enjoyed hunting with her parents and picking berries with her aunties and cousins. She was the eldest cousin and was known as the "Protector" that defended family where need be. Lawana was home schooled and later attended Olds College. She was a supervisor at St. Mary's School on the Blood Reserve then worked various jobs thereafter. In her spare time she enjoyed bingo, especially when she won seven times in a row! Lawana was spiritual and loved reading the bible. She also enjoyed having coffee at Tim Hortons.Lawana is lovingly remembered by her son, Keith Colt Callihoo, grandchildren; Brandy (Ian) Callihoo, Toby (Kelvin) Callihoo, Lesley (Cody) Wells, great-grandchildren; Cody, Colton, Jordan, Madison, Daylon, Jory, Abbey, Aaron, Leighton, Kareza, Suraye, Latrell, Luke and her great-great-granddaughter Kinliegh. She is also survived by her brother Tony Callihoo, nephew Denis Callihooaunties; Rachel Big Plum, Mary Steel, Lucy Blood, adopted brothers; Wilford Blood, Charlie (Rhonda) Blood and many other relatives and friends too great to mention.Lawana was predeceased by her parents Nancy Many Bears, Mr. Wolf, uncles; Jack Many Bears, George Many Bears, Alford Blood, Peter Many Bears, aunties; Anni Cross Child, Philomena Twigg and her granddaughter Robyn Lynn Callihoo.The family apologizes for any names not mentioned.A Family Service & Wake Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME - 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta on Friday, May 22, 2015 at 5:30 P.M. with the Wake Service running from 6:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.A Funeral Service will be held at OLD SAIPOYI SCHOOL GYM - Standoff, Alberta on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Dan Kees officiating.Burial to follow at Belly Buttes, Blood Reserve, Alberta.
LAWANA LIOBA (Wayna) WITZL, nee Many Bears, "Ikkstohkokinaakiiwa", of the "Lone Fighter Clan" Blood Reserve, Alberta passed away at the Green Acres Foundation, Blue Sky Manor in Lethbridge, Alberta on Friday, May 15th, 2015 at the age of 76 years.
Lawana was born in 1939 in Cardston, AB. She grew up on the Belly Buttes of the Blood Reserve and enjoyed hunting with her parents and picking berries with her aunties and cousins. She was the eldest cousin and was known as the "Protector" that defended family where need be. Lawana was home schooled and later attended Olds College. She was a supervisor at St. Mary's School on the Blood Reserve then worked various jobs thereafter. In her spare time she enjoyed bingo, especially when she won seven times in a row! Lawana was spiritual and loved reading the bible. She also enjoyed having coffee at Tim Hortons.
Lawana is lovingly remembered by her son, Keith Colt Callihoo, grandchildren; Brandy (Ian) Callihoo, Toby (Kelvin) Callihoo, Lesley (Cody) Wells, great-grandchildren; Cody, Colton, Jordan, Madison, Daylon, Jory, Abbey, Aaron, Leighton, Kareza, Suraye, Latrell, Luke and her great-great-granddaughter Kinliegh. She is also survived by her brother Tony Callihoo, nephew Denis Callihoo
aunties; Rachel Big Plum, Mary Steel, Lucy Blood, adopted brothers; Wilford Blood, Charlie (Rhonda) Blood and many other relatives and friends too great to mention.
Lawana was predeceased by her parents Nancy Many Bears, Mr. Wolf, uncles; Jack Many Bears, George Many Bears, Alford Blood, Peter Many Bears, aunties; Anni Cross Child, Philomena Twigg and her granddaughter Robyn Lynn Callihoo.
The family apologizes for any names not mentioned.
A Family Service & Wake Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME - 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta on Friday, May 22, 2015 at 5:30 P.M. with the Wake Service running from 6:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.
A Funeral Service will be held at OLD SAIPOYI SCHOOL GYM - Standoff, Alberta on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Dan Kees officiating.
Burial to follow at Belly Buttes, Blood Reserve, Alberta.
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Our deepest sympathy and continued condolences to both family and friends. We know no matter how much time has passed a day, month or years you think of your loved one and the feeling of loss is there again. You reminisce of days gone by and recall others lost. Yet you can take comfort in the thought behind Ecclesiastes 7:7 where it says "A good name is better than good oil, and the day of death is better than the day of birth." The Bible expresses this because at the time of death one has proven to be what they are. They have made a name or reputation for themselves. Unlike their birth when their life is just beginning and no one knows what they will be. You can then understand why the Bible's wisdom encourages one to think and make a "good name" for themselves during their lifetime. And is this not true for your loved one? So you can take comfort in knowing your loved one, Lawana, did just that. You can look forward to the hope at Job 14:14,15 where the question is asked "If a man dies can he live again?" Vs 15 answers it with the words saying God "..will call.." and he (those now gone) "would answer." Just as Jesus did with Lazarus ..he called "Lazarus come out!", and Lazarus answered by coming out alive and well (John 11:43,44; 11:11-14). This was repeated by both Jesus and the apostles with others they resurrected. (Acts 9:36-42; Luke7:12,14-15; Luke8:49-55) So take comfort in knowing that God cares about your hurt and is there willing to help you through this now and whenever you have a need. He has also given you a further hope firmly established in the Bible taking care to have it written over and over again so you, the friends and family without a doubt know it can and will be. Therefore please read the scriptures in your personal Bible or online any day or time at jw.org and gain strength, hope and faith through its words. Sincerely,