Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Ariel Mary Lynne Duntra was born at Fort Liard Health Centre on March 25th, 1991 to Jimmy Deneron and Molly Duntra. Ariel was the middle child, right between her sister Angeline and brother Jamie.

Ariel attended the Echo Dene School where she was active in sports. This is where I got to meet her. She was very competitive and at the same time being a sportsman-like athlete. Other athletes liked to play against her. Beside school, she enjoyed traditional activities, especially participating in ecology camps throughout the Deh Cho.

Ariel was never afraid to roll up her shelves and get to work. She started working in the oil and gas field and in the construction industry as a cook's helper and camp attendant. As well, she worked at the Liard Hot Springs as a cashier and gas attendant. On top of this, she took the introduction to mine training course.

Ariel was very close to her siblings and especially her two nephews Maddox and Xander. She enjoyed spending time together cooking, watching movies, and barbecuing outside in the gazebo with them. As a good auntie, she bought Xander his first bike last year and then bought Maddox one. I can tell you she enjoyed hanging out with her family and friends, especially when it came to being out on the land and enjoying a traditional meal cooked over the open fire.

Mr. Speaker, I can tell you that Ariel had a heart of gold and an awesome sense of humour. Because of these attributes, she had many many nicknames that she cherished.

Mr. Speaker, unfortunately Ariel passed away on September 8. Ariel was a shining star to everybody that knew her and was a very special person. I can tell you her parents, siblings, extended family, and friends will sadly miss her dearly. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.