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It is with heart-filled sadness that we announced the sudden passing of Valentina bear. Val started her journey into the spirit world on March 16, 2026, at Health Science Centre at the age of 62. Val was born on January 4, 1964, in Berens River, Manitoba. She was a very kind, loving person who made friends wherever she went. She cared about the ones around her, even though she had her own struggles, wanting to help in any way she could. She loved having company and someone to talk to and loved telling her stories. She will be deeply missed and memories forever cherished.
She survived by her children: Peter and Jonah Bear; Her grandchildren: Amelia and Jodie Bear; Her niece: Rachel Bear; Her grand nieces: Zipporah and Catalina Bear; The Kematch family and The Bittern family; as well as numerous other family and friends.
Val was predeceased by her mother: Rebecca Bear; her father and stepfather: Oliver Sumner and Stanley Einarson; Her siblings: Louie (unknown), Michael, Wilbert and Juliet Bear
Wake service: Thursday March 26, 2026, 7pm - 10pm @ St. Kateri Tekakwitha Indigenous Church, 265 Flora Ave in Winnipeg MB.
Funeral service: Friday March 27, 2026, at 11am, also at the St. Kateri Tekakwitha Indigenous Church.
Cremation to follow
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