It Is with a heavy heart that we announce the sudden passing of our husband and father and grandfather on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at the age of 72 years.

Herman was born Friday, August 20, 1954, in Kinistino, SK.  He lived their till he was 9 years old and then moved to OCN until his passing.

Herman was employed at various locations:  Swampy Cree Tribal Council, Opaskwayak Cree Nation NADAP, Recreation and Housing and MKO NADAP, Interlake Power Line, MKO, Opaskwayak Cree Nation, Coordinator/Counsellor

Herman and Audrey were together for June 1, 2001, and later united in marriage on October 9, 2010.

Herman was unique, he was very friendly, easy going, generous and hardworking, with an amazing personality.

His passions include Soccer, Slo-Pitch.  He was a player, coach for the Big Eddy Warriors Senior and Junior Team along with the Down and Dirty Slo-Pitch Team.  Herman and the late Derek Fontaine were instrumental in forming the OCN Storm Hockey Club.  Herman also enjoyed playing Texas Hold Em with his Buddies.  He spent countless hours watching and traveling to the hockey games.  Whether it was the OCN Blizzard or the OCN Storm.  Not only was he a player or coach, but Herman was also a mentor to all players that had an opportunity to know him.

Herman leaves to mourn his wife Audrey Lathlin; children Ryan Mayer, Cornelius Constant, Selena Tilling; grandchildren Charlie Lathlin-Michelle (Bryce Young), Chase Michelle, Hannah Lathlin, Cohen Banhegy, Trapper Fontaine; sisters  Wilma Burns (James), Clara Lathlin; brothers Charlie W. Lathlin (Evelyn), Edgar Lathlin (Esther), Claude Lathlin, Philip Lathlin, Ivan Lathlin (Phyllis); friends Rob White, Joe Man Sinclair, Mel Sr., Pow Wow Mike Bignell, Spud, Root Lake Boy, Russell Cook Singers, Dave Sewap, Carol/Laz Gospel Group and his old hunting buddies: Rick Constant, Dennis "Scamp" Lathlin, Gary "Shack" Cook, along with his Texas Player Buddies; and numerous cousins on both sides.  If we forgot anyone it was not intentional.

Herman was predeceased by son James R. Lathlin;  daughter  Raven Bloomfield; parents  James and Maryann Lathlin; brother Raymond Lathlin; sister Vera Bloomfield (Jack); mother and father-in-law  Leonard and Lena Constant; stepbrothers Norman Bloomfield (Dolly), Little Rod Cook; Godson  Joshua Lathlin; and very good friend Derek Fontaine.

Many thanks to the following that provided care and services to Herman during his illness:  Beatrice Wilson Health Staff,

Dr. Golding, Dr. Berscheid, The Pas Health Complex – ER Staff, OCN Elder Program, OCN Travel, The Pas Primary Health Staff, Super Thrifty, and to all that provided support to Herman during his health battle.

WAKE SERVICES

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

7:00 p.m.

929 Kicke Maskanow,

Opaskwayak, Manitoba

Wednesday, September 23, 2026   7:00 pm

Church of the Messiah,

Opaskwayak, Manitoba

Transported by Rob White

FINAL VIEWING

Thursday, September 24, 2026     11:00 am – 12:45 pm

Church of the Messiah, Opaskwayak, Manitoba

FUNERAL SERVICE

Thursday, September 24, 2026    1:00 pm

Church of the Messiah, Opaskwayak, Manitoba

Presider: Rev. Charlie Lathlin

and Pastor Allard John Nasecapow

Music Ministry:  Russell Cook Memorial Singers

INTERMENT

Thursday, September 24, 2026

St. Michael and All Angels Cemetery, Opaskwayak, MB

Transported by Rob White

RECEPTION

Church of the Messiah - Hall Side, Opaskwayak, MB

PALLBEARERS

Cornelius Constant, Wayne Constant, Mike Jebb Jr.,

Henry Lathlin, Billy Young, C.J. McPherson,

Claude Lathlin, Philip Lathlin.

HONORARY PALLBEARERS

Chief Michael G. Constant,

Pow Wow Mike Bignell, Rob White, John Nasekapow.

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