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Obituary: Diana (Tina) L'Hirondelle, 1970-2009
Diana Francis (Tina) L’Hirondelle was born March 10, 1970 and passed away April 28, 2009 at the age of 39 years.
Tina was “Beeb” to her mother, Mabel L’Hirondelle, and baby sister to Patsy, Karen (Morris), Janice (Allan), and Harold (Trudy). She was an aunt to Desmond, Lance, Sarah, Tanya, Janice, Trina, Day-vee, Darien, and Claire-Bear.
She called Patsy’s grandchildren her little Kokums. She loved her little Kokums so very much, the minute she saw them she would open up her arms and say, “Come here, my Kokums!” She had so many kisses and hugs for them. Tina had a large extended family and she kept in touch with her aunties, uncles and her cousins. She made many lasting friendships wherever she went.
Tina gave herself the name Tina Ann (sometimes Tina Ann Faye) depending on her mood. It became a nickname she gave us too ... Patsy Ann, Karen Ann, Janice Ann, Trudy Ann - she even called Harold, Harold Ann once! Yes, just once!
Tina Ann enjoyed spending time with family, hanging out with her cousins, listening to music, dancing, singing karaoke and, of course, cruising the Gift Lake strip. Her route was from her place, to the pumphouse, back to the road by the baseball diamond, back to the strip, to the short cut and back to the stop sign. All the while talking and listening to music.
Tina Ann loved camping. She always picked the best spot, the spot where the sun wouldn’t hit her tent until noon. She would sit at the camp fire talking and laughing so hard we would cry. Telling each other to stop only made it worse. Most times we would wonder what started it all.
We remember the long talks into the night, promising we would do the family camp again this summer. We remember how much fun we had throwing Tanya into the lake, swimming in the dark and planning a meal for so many people, agreeing it was all good and we had to keep doing it. We’re not sure we can keep the promise this year, without our Tina Ann there. We also planned to go pick berries again.
Tina Ann was a big fan of hockey, especially hockey that involved a family member or the Gift Lake Metis Settlement. Tina Ann was a diehard hockey fan. She had many favourite hockey players to watch but, of course, on top of the list was her brother, Harold. You would often see her at Native Provincials or the Federation Cup; these became family events. She once said she and Mom were Gift Lake’s best fans.
Tina brought a lot of joy and laughter to us; her passing brings much pain and tears. Our memories will keep her alive in our hearts.
She was predeceased by her father Francis Anderson, grandparents George and Dalphine (Chasoose) Anderson, brother Peter and sister Trina, uncles Tex and George Anderson and aunt Rose Anderson; grandparents Johnny and Caroline Letendre; auntie Ida Anderson.
We would like to express many thanks to family and friends for their kindness and support during the loss of our Tina Ann and being there for us during this difficult time. Thanks to those who prepared and served the excellent lunch after the service. Your generosity will not be forgotten.
One way Tina kept in touch with her family and friends was texting and sending forwards. Text to Tina Ann: miss u with all r hearts, until we meet again. luv u.
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