Marci cho, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, [no translation provided].
Mr. Speaker, I am continuing my series of eulogies for people who have passed from sitting to sitting in my riding. Today I have two eulogies. I will first speak of Antoine Michel. Antoine Michel was born April 17, 1953, and passed away July 24, 2017, at the age of 64.
Mr. Speaker, Antoine came from a large family in Lutselk'e, the Michel family, and he also had family in Ndilo and Behchoko. Antoine was a well-known individual in the community; a respected leader and a hard-working man. Antoine was very-well liked in his community and was very helpful to elders. He served two terms as chief and many years on band council. A few years ago I was speaking to an elder. He told me that Antoine was a very capable man on the land.
Antoine is survived by his children Henry, Jason, Delores, Jessie, Laurajane; siblings Rosa, Brenda, Jerry, Belinda, Derek, Norton, Noel; and his beloved grandchildren. Antoine is predeceased by his wife Mary Jane Michel; parents Alice and Joseph Michel; siblings Ernie, Bernadette, and Juliane.
Mr. Speaker, my sincere condolences go out to the late Antoine Michel's children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters, brothers, and all his family and friends. Secondly, I'd like to acknowledge Alfred Lockhart. Alfred was born January 25th, 1943, and passed away August 9th, 2017, at the age of 74.
Mr. Speaker, Alfred was born in Snowdrift River at his grandparents' house Tejean Cassaway. He came from a large family in Lutselk'e; those would be the Lockhart and Cassaway families.
Mr. Speaker, Alfred is survived by his wife Alizette; siblings Joe, Felix, Tommy, James; children Judith Ekecho, Kiana; grandchildren Justin, Ashly Kaydence, Sofia, and Samuel. Alfred is predeceased by his parents Maurice and Judith, and siblings Mary, Michelle, Frank, Tobie, and Emerance. Alfred will be missed by all who knew him.
Mr. Speaker, Alfred was a friend of mine. I visited him almost every trip I took into Lutselk'e. Mr. Speaker, Alfred was a telephone installer, journeyman carpenter, and an outstanding hunter. In Lutselk'e they called him "John Wayne." Mr. Speaker, my sincere condolences go out to the late Alfred Lockhart's wife, children, grandchildren, brothers, and all his family. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Both Antoine and Alfred had many friends all over this country. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.