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Annette Cristo posted a condolence
Sunday, March 15, 2015
Boozhoo Dad Three years ago, you began your journey onto the Milky Way. I still feel your words of empowerment, and encouragement when I learn about our people and know that I got those traits from you and mom. When I wrote about NaMe Res in one of my classes, your keen insight and advocacy resonated and I could not feel more proud of your many accomplishments. As I continue on in my own healing path I know deep down you are still guiding me in your own kind way. Missing you, Love Annette, Frank and the grandchildren.
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Nick Ashawasega lit a candle
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
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Always missing you Grandpa, love you lots.
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Friday, March 15, 2013
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It's been a year now, we miss you a lot. Chi-Megwetch Mishoomis, for being who you were,I'm very proud,and grateful to you and for who you were,so Thank you for being a caring,loving,compassionate,honorable,prestigious,responsible,protective,and Humble man,and more importantly a really great Grandpa..We love you and miss you always Papa.
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Annette posted a condolence
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Four Seasons ago, Kachina and I were singing you Happy Birthday from a hospital room with Frank stuck in the bed without a hip. Now there are no more birthday songs only tears of remembrance, proud tears that fall when I look at your pictures and reminisce and share your inspiration in my studies. We celebrate the life that we shared with you Dad, Papa and Father-in-Law, missing your love, humor and storytelling.
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Annette posted a condolence
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Thinking of you Dad on this first father's day without you. I did not mail you a card, although I wanted to. I felt lonely because I could not make that call to hear your cheerful voice. I did lay tobacco down in your honor. Knowing that you are safe, no longer in pain and in peace makes me feel a little better. Love Annette
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From Adam Ashawasagai and Marilyn Vincent lit a candle
Sunday, May 20, 2012
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May the Creator be with Gus, protect and guide him on his spiritual journey. For Gus had many names in the community from friends to family members, memories will be cherished forever in the minds and hearts who expressed their deepest sympathy. There is something Gus will take with him and that's all the outpouring love and admiration from the Toronto City Council and also from Native communities.
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Adam Ashawasagai posted a condolence
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Some time ago back in the Nineteen Eighties Gus and Bonnie and my late brother Emery plus Zoe Bonnie's daughter and me Adam were on our holidays in the Key River area. Some two hundred miles north of Toronto past the four hundred onto highway sixty nine It seemed everyday was a perfect day to go boating out and do some fishing, on this particular day, we went down the river and turned into a small inlet where there was a quiet little lake. We came to our destination and got off and got settled in, set up a campfire going. Emery and I were looking around, for a few moments I turned around to see Gus was getting ready to put a lure on his fishing rod. But those special moments when Gus was at his true self, nothing would brake his sense of concentration. It seemed that way because there was only a faint little breeze coming across at our little spot, even so everyone enjoyed that certain summer.
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Anna & family posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Dearest Bonnie, I have been thinking about you a lot lately and would want to let you know that I will always be here for you, to comfort you, to share your tears and joy and to share good memories of Gus. May the love you had for one another give you strength through this difficult time. We love you Gus. You will be missed dearly, yet will always remain in our hearts. All our love, Anna, Jo & family
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Hylan Givot posted a condolence
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Gus, Thank you for being my mothers life partner and friend for well over 30 years your wit and dry sense of humor will be missed. May you rest in peace and may the spirits rise up to greet you on your journey.... Hylan
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Kathy lit a candle
Thursday, March 22, 2012
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As the Creator is with you and your family, may he continue to guide you, protect you and provide you strength in your time of sorrow and need.
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Stephanie Hochradl posted a condolence
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Dear Bonnie and family, I am very sorry to hear about your loss. My sympathies to you and your family. “Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow”. Stephanie Hochradl (DiChiara)
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Margaret King posted a condolence
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Dear Bonnie, I went looking for you when I didn't see you on Friday and one of the other dialysis patients told me the sad news. Gus fought the good fight and you were always at his side - to love and support him. I hope you will find comfort and strength in the fine tributes people are paying him. Margaret King, Sunnybrook Volunteer
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"Ashawasega-Cristo family" lit a candle
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
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Dad/Grandpa/Papa, missing you already…glad we shared so many holidays, events and birthdays together and more so glad we told you that we loved you; we will never forget your unconditional love . Your encouragement, guidance and empowerment will live on in the lives of your beloved wife Bonnie and family. Rest in peace.
Baamaapii,
In deepest sorrow
Annette & Frank Cristo, Daniel, Earl, Andrew (Stephanie), Kachina (Andrew); step-grandkids Andrew (Brandy), Melanie and Renee Cristo
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Sunnybrook Hemodialysis Unit lit a candle
Monday, March 19, 2012
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Bonnie and family,
Our sincerest condolences to you and your family in this difficult time. We will miss Gus immensely.
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Don Robson posted a condolence
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Dear Bonnie, It was with saddened hearts that Pat and I read Gus' obituary in the Star Saturday morning. Although we did not have a lot of contact, Gus was a dear friend. Pat and I extend our condolences and sympathy at your loss and pray that you will find comfort and happiness in the memories that will come soon after the grieving period is over. I was apprehensive that day when Gus took a bed on Wednesday afternoon! I was dislodged from my usual chair for another patient and I remember seeing the two of you as I walked to the scale, not having time to say more than “Hello” as the nurses were preparing to put Gus into the bed. Of course, he was in the wheel chair (had been for some time) and from my own experience, knew that was not a good sign, especially with the change to the afternoon shift. That turned out to be my last contact with Gus. Gus introduced himself to Pat and I when we were in training for home dialysis. At that time, he was alone in the adjoining room and finished his dialysis day by enjoying a coffee in our room. He was my first patient contact and he taught me two things by example; namely, deal with the nurses with humour and don't complain. His wit and humour were always present and he encouraged me when I was a bit apprehensive being hooked up to a machine. You will remember we had one year together at Camp Dorset. Remember that I saw his grand daughter Conchita and thought she was his daughter? We shared a meal together and you brought me a dream catcher which hangs on my bedroom window to this very day. It will be there until I join Gus again. Gus was the unit's poet laureate. His poem on “Spring” so touched me that I determined to set it to music. Gus and I were given a rendition by some hospital staff with a little luncheon as well. I was disappointed with the performance. In my opinion, there was too much voice and too little piano and the dynamics were away off my intentions. I heard our church soloist sing it with me at the piano and the choir members were struck with its simple beauty. But it is something that Gus and I did together and I will always remember his gift of poetry. He did have a gift for words! We will all miss Gus very much and we can think of the great things he did for his community. He used his allotted time to advantage and in his retirement, he appreciated the simple things in life. I can tell you, going down the same path as he, that I also enjoy the simple things of life, including all aspects of nature which Gus loved so much. May I assign him an epitaph that I, myself, would like to own? He was a good man. Don Robson.
