It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Benjamin “Uncle Ben” William Josie, Late of Wollaston Lake, SK on July 17^th, 2021, at the age of 44 years.  Benjamin “Uncle Ben” William Josie was born on March 4^th, 1977, in La Ronge, SK.  Benjamin will be lovingly remembered by his son Merrick Denechezhe; his godchildren Darson & Tammy; his sisters Marie (Joe) Denechezhe, Evelyn (Paul) Denechezhe, & Christine Josie (Bruce); his brothers George (Helen) Josie, Kenneth Daniel Josie, Joseph Josie, &Thomas Josie; his aunts & uncles Joe Tsannie, Lucia (Augustine) Tssassaze, Alfred (Linda) Tsannie, Jean Marie, Judy Tsannie, & Philip Josie; his nieces & nephews Cheryl, Georgie, Joey, Geoffrey, Sherrideen, Gary, Amanda, Kassandra, Lorissa, Paul John, Sherry, Richard, Jason, Gabrielle, Christyann, Darson, Chrishelle, Carson, Christyanna, Breanna, Danell, Danielle, Laney, Dylan, Josie, Kennisha, Heather, Jayden, Tayler, Teralyn, Treadon, & Emeriah; his godparents Jean Marie & Judy Tsannie

As well as numerous cousins from the Josie’s, Tssessaze’s, Tsannie’s, & St.Pierre’s Families, and numerous close friends.  Benjamin was predeceased by his parents William & Adeline Josie; his sister Florence Josie; his grandparents Willie (Marie) Josie, & Pascal (Marsis) Josie; his aunts & uncles Clement Josie, Pierre (Marie) Adele, Monique (Pierre) St. Pierre, Edward (Rosalie) Tsannie, Peter (Emily) Tsannie, Margaret (Modest) St. Pierre, Clement Tsannie, Peter St.Pierre, Dennis Josie, & Steven Tsannie.  A Visitation Service will be held on Tuesday, July 20^th, 2021, at 10 AM at MacKenzie Chapel in Prince Albert, SK.  A Wake Service will be commencing Wednesday, July 21^st, 2021, at the residence of George Josie in Wollaston Lake, SK.  A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, July 23^rd, 2021, at 2 PM at St. Adrian’s Catholic Church in Wollaston Lake, SK.  The officiant will be Father JoJi Chandamala.  His honourary pallbearers are Bart Tsannie, Louis Josie, John St. Pierre, John Josie, Edward Josie, Pierre Josie, Angus Josie, Monique Josie, Vickie Josie, Emile Josie, Mary Denechezhe, Jean Tsannie, Annie St. Pierre, Alex Josie, MaryAnn Kkailther, Helen Hugarth, Sarazine Clipping, Anne Dz, Edward St. Pierre, Flora N, Marie Joseyounen, David Tsannie, Jimmy Tsannie, Wayne Hugarth & all those who shared in Ben’s life.  Ben’s pallbearers are Pauline A, Phil/Philip, R.J – Robert JR, Abraham J, Curtis T, Dennis D, Allen J, Pork Chop, Mason J, Jocob J, Johnathan T, Joshua D, Pierre D, Dereck J, Mike H, Linden J, Christopher J, Jerome S, & John B.  The Interment will take place at Wollaston Lake Cemetery in Wollaston Lake, SK.  Condolences can be sent to the family on our website at www.mackenziechapel.ca.  Arrangements in care of MacKenzie Chapel & Crematorium – Shellbrook Funeral Home.  Brian & Bev Stobbs, Renee Phaneuf & Mark Gyoerick. 306.763.8488.

• Date : 2021-07-19
• Location : Wollaston Lake, SK