It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of Shakoyiah Gladue of Boyne Lake, Alberta, who left us too soon at the age of 19 years.

Left to treasure her precious memory are her parents: Will and Shelley McConnell; siblings: Larissa (Matt) McConnell, Erin McConnell, Billy McConnell, Casey McConnell, Sarah Cardinal, Noah Cardinal, Zac Cardinal, Edward Cardinal, Reanna Gladue, Mariah Gladue, Keriah Gladue, Chateva (Sateeva) Gladue, Tyrell Gladue, Tyresse Gladue, Tierah Gladue; biological mom: April Gladue; nieces: Alizabeth Quinney, Epiphany Howse, Symphony Howse; biological dad: Virgil Jackson; kokum: Hilda Jackson; aunties: Laura (Herb) Jackson, Loretta McConnell, Lynette (Sinclair) McConnell , Tracy (Calvin) Radkewich, Vanette, Vinny; uncles: Doug Toner, Calvin (Lynette) Loomis, Vince; mosum: Victor Jackson; grandmothers: Maggie McConnell, Laura Loomis; special cousins: Renee McConnell, Shalene McConnell.

Shakoyiah will be lovingly welcomed by grandfathers: Bill McConnell, Ed Loomis; kokum: Iris.

Wake, Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., McRae Hall, McRae, Alberta.

Funeral Service, Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., McRae Hall, McRae, Alberta, with cremation to follow.  Pallbearers: Billy McConnell, Casey McConnell, Erik Sloan, Trenton Howse, Derek Gladue, Levi Cardinal.

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