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Official Obituary of

Matthew David Charles

January 22, 1987 ~ February 8, 2025 (age 38) 38 Years Old
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Matthew Charles Obituary

The family of Matthew David Charles of Edmonton, Alberta is deeply saddened to announce his  passing on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at the age of 38 years.

Leaving to mourn with precious memories is his son: Matthew Jr. Charles; mother: Marlene Blyan; brother: Randall (Deanna) Desjarlais; sisters: Chalsy Carter, Cherish Blyan, Hailie Sunshine;  his first true love that always remained in his heart: Angela Varly; as well as many nieces, nephews, aunties, uncles, cousins and dear friends - all whom loved him.

Matthew is being reunited with his son: Mathias Charles (2018); father: Brian Charles; brother: Brian Charles; sisters: Terri-Lynn Charles, Carlene "Car-Car" Carter; maternal grandparents: Alex Pachapis & Christine Blyan; paternal grandparents: Edwin & Matilda Charles; and many aunties, uncles and other friends of his.

Wake, Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. SK time, Chief Napew Memorial School Gymnasium, Big Island Cree Nation, Saskatchewan, leaving Memento Funeral Chapel, Cold Lake, Alberta at 10:00 a.m. SK time/9:00 a.m. AB time.

Funeral Service, Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. SK time, Chief Napew Memorial School Gymnasium, Big Island Cree Nation, Saskatchewan with Stan Auger officiating. Pallbearers: Conroy Keesaynew, Dallas Sandfly, Joey Heathen, Logan Dillion, Dusty Sandfly, Sky Carter. Honorary Pallbearers: Ken Dufresne Jr., Gwen Dufresne, Christopher Waterhen, Delaney Sandfly, Jody Ray, Rae Sandflly, Tyrone Sandfly, Rebecca Gratton, Clinton Sandfly, Shawneen Lachance, Isaiah Sandfly, Hosana Lachance, Deanna Kiseyinewakup, Camilla Sandfly, Zackery Sandfly, Chris Lasas Jr., Nathaniel Benson. Final Resting Place, Big Island Lake Community Cemetery, Big Island Lake Cree Nation, Saskatchewan.

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Services

Wake
Thursday
February 13, 2025

11:00 AM
Chief Napew Memorial School
Big Island Lake
Cree Nation, SK S0M 2K0

Funeral Service
Saturday
February 15, 2025

11:00 AM
Chief Napew Memorial School
Big Island Lake
Cree Nation, SK S0M 2K0

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January 22, 1987-February 8, 2025




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Matthew will be Going Home to the Chief Napew Memorial School Gymnasium for a 2 night wake on Thursday, February 13, leaving Memento Funeral Chapel, Cold Lake at 10am SK time/9am AB time.
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