Mahsi cho, Mr. Speaker. Since we last sat, a number of my constituents have passed on and I would like to take this opportunity to say a few words about them and pass on my condolences to their families.

From Lutselk’e, Bernadette Lockhart, a well-known entrepreneur in Lutselk’e who ran Bernadette’s Bed and Breakfast. Raised by her grandparents, Bernadette maintained a traditional lifestyle throughout her life, going out on the land regularly with her husband, Joe. At public meetings, Bernadette always spoke up for the people of Lutselk’e and always talked about investing in the future. She was always willing to help others and always had a smile for everyone. Bernadette is survived by her husband, Joe, two daughters, a son, and many other relatives.

There was also Joe Michel of Lutselk’e, who was a father to Bernadette. He was born and raised at the Artillery Lake area on the Barren Lands. Joe hunted and trapped all his life. He was born in 1925. He and his late wife, Alice, had 17 children and raised 11 of them. Joe was working with various boards, for preserving the land for hunting and trapping, when he passed away. He was active in land and culture activities.

There was also Bruce Beaulieu of Fort Resolution, son of Lizzy Beaulieu and the late August Beaulieu. Bruce had six brothers, two sisters, and he was predeceased by two of his brothers and a sister. Bruce spent most of his life in the hospital and

passed away at age 40. That was actually quite a miracle, because Bruce was only expected to live for 15 years.

There was Holly Martin, daughter of Alex Rabesca and Therese Martin of Lutselk’e. Holly was only 14 years old and leaves behind four brothers and two sisters. She was the granddaughter of well-known elder J.B. Rabesca from Lutselk’e.

Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to recognize these individuals today. They will all be missed. My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to the families and friends of Bernadette, Joe, Holly, and Bruce. Mahsi cho, Mr. Speaker.