Mahsi cho, Mr. Speaker. [English translation not required.]
Today I rise to pay tribute to the late elder Pierre Marlowe of Lutselk’e. The late Pierre Marlowe was born April 1, 1932, and peacefully passed away surrounded by family and friends on October 30, 2014. He was 82 years old.
The late elder Pierre was born in the Fort Reliance area. When he was five years old his mother died and at 21 years old his father passed away.
In December 1962, Pierre married Helen Enzoe- Benaya. Through this marriage, Pierre and Helen had three children: Mary, Ernie and Charlie. Pierre and Helen also adopted three children: Sonny, Evelyn and Tobie. In 1984, after 22 years of marriage, Helen passed away, and Pierre continued to raise his children.
The late Pierre was a hunter and trapper and enjoyed being on and living off the land. He worked various jobs throughout the years, such as guiding and a guide to the RCMP for many years, and for the NWT Power Corporation.
Also, it was clear to all those who knew him, his love for the land always brought him back there whenever possible.
The late elder Pierre Marlowe enjoyed being actively involved in local politics throughout the region and was well known for being very outspoken and direct and was considered to be politically astute. Pierre was usually happy and was known for his sense of humour.
The late elder Pierre Marlowe is survived by his sons Sonny and Tobie, daughters Mary and Evelyn, 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and his sister Celine. He was predeceased by his parents, Antoine and Elizabeth Marlowe; his wife, Helen; sons Ernie and Charlie; five sisters and four brothers.
The late Pierre Marlowe’s children and grandchildren will always remember him for his unwavering love, dedication, kindness,
compassion, along with traditional culture knowledge and language he passed on to them. Entering his home, anyone could see the results of a very religious man.
The late Pierre Marlowe was a well-known, respected elder. He will be sadly missed. My sincerest condolences go out to his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister, and many nieces, nephews and friends. Mahsi cho, Mr. Speaker.