Bella (Bighetty) Sinclair

Bella Marie Sinclair was born in Pray River Manitoba on Thursday, September 15, 1938. Educated in Sturgeon Landing Residential School until her early teens.  However many children she raised, including her siblings, Bella never gave up hope, nor stubble on hardships and challenges she faced. With determination and courage she worked part time as a Teachers Aid while raising her family. She attended part time as a University student. She graduated from the Brandon University with a Bachelor of Education degree. She became a full time elementary teacher and taught cree as well. Bella was also a Lay Minister. She loved travelling across Canada, United States, Europe and Mexico.  Bella was a role model rather than a talker. She set examples to her children and siblings in the meaning of education. She will be remembered by how she loved and prayed for others.  Bella is survived by her children and grandchildren: Gordon, Denise (grandchildren, Tyson, Nyna, Clifford), Darlene (Aaron Hall) grandchildren, Svan, William, Michael, Nanook, Adelard (Nadine) grandchild, Nathaniel, Raymond. She is survived by Great Grandchildren: Jennie, Tyrese, Zachary, Autumn, Millie, Serenity. Bella was predeceased by her husband Leo Sinclair; Children: Patricia, Jean, Robert, Pauline and Harvey. Her siblings will greatly miss their big sister.  WAKE SERVICE Thursday, January 15, 2026 Residence of the Late Cecile “Wapoos” Bighetty Pukatawagan, MB FUNERAL SERVICE Friday, January 16, 2026, 11:00 am Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Pukatawagan, MB Presider: Father Dhana Amarlapudi INTERMENT Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Pukatawagan, MB RECEPTION Residence of the Late Cecil “Wapoos” Bighetty Pukatawagan, MB PALLBEARERS All of Bella’s family and friends In lieu of flowers, donations to The Pas Homeless Shelter – Oscar’s Place, Box 2638, The Pas, Manitoba R9A 1M3, would be appreciated by Marie Bella’s family.