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C’est avec tristesse que la famille de Madame Wabagonie McLaren McLeod de Notre-Dame-du-Nord vous informe de son décès survenu le 9 avril 2026. Elle était âgée de 18 ans.
La famille de Waba invite parents et amis à se joindre à elle pour se recueillir le vendredi 17 avril de 14h à 20h et le samedi de 9h à 15h au Community Hall à Temiscaming First Nation. Une cérémonie en privé suivra.
Wabagonie laisse dans le deuil sa maman Mélissa McLaren, ses parents adoptifs Daniel Chief et Joyce Wabie, ses frères ; Donavan, Winter, et DJ, ses sœurs; Stéphanie, Tyra, Shaybah, Danika et Sacha.
Elle laisse également plusieurs oncles, tantes, cousins, cousines et plusieurs amis (es).
Elle est partie rejoindre son père Gordon McLeod, sa grand-mère Lorna McLaren, sa nièce Phoebe Dumont, son neveu Zaidyn Jérôme Rodgers et plusieurs autres qui l’attendent à bras ouverts.
In Loving Memory of Wabagonie
Wabagonie, lovingly known as Waba, was truly one of the most beautiful souls to ever walk this earth. Her beauty wasn’t only seen in her appearance, but in the way she lived, loved, and cared for those around her. Waba had a natural gift for making people laugh. Her humor came effortlessly, and even in the darkest moments, she could bring light into any room. Her smile was unforgettable—one that
could brighten any space, lift spirits, and make everything feel okay, even if just for a moment. She had a heart that gave endlessly. No matter what she was going through or how heavy her own heart felt, Waba was always there for others. She carried her strength quietly, never asking for much, but always giving everything she could. She was selfless, compassionate, and deeply caring—someone who loved with her whole heart. Waba leaves behind her loving mother, Melissa McLaren; her foster parents, Daniel Chief and Joyce Wabie; her brothers, Donavan, Winter, and DJ; and her sisters, Stephanie, Tyra, Danika, and Sacha.
She will be forever missed by her many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews who loved her deeply.
She is now reunited with her father, Gordon McLeod; her grandmother, Lorna McLaren; her niece, Phoebe Dumont; her nephew, Zaidyn Jerome Rodgers; and many loved ones who welcomed her with open arms.
Waba’s love, laughter, and light will live on in everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. She will be missed beyond words and remembered forer
The family of Waba invites you to come and pay your respects on Friday, April 17, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Community Hall in Temiscaming First Nation. A private ceremony will follow