Eli Caribou

           Eli George Caribou was born Friday, July 7, 1961 in The Pas, Manitoba to Louie and Annie Caribou. He was raised in Pukatawagan and Burntwood Lake, until he later left for school in Guy Hill, Manitoba. He then moved home to Pukatawagan and then moved to “the city” and moved back home to Pukatawagan where he finally stayed until his passing.

Eli loved the outdoors, boating, berry picking, going for walks, visiting, hanging around with his nephews, nieces, his buddies, Leon Bighetty, Mike Dumas, Betsy Sinclair, Phi “Bunky” Castel, Carol Caribou, Edward Colomb.

Eli is survived by his brothers, Baptiste, Simon; sister Doris; nieces Isabelle Caribou, Cheryl, Chelsie, Sharona, Jasmine, Rainfeather, Grace Dumas, Jazlyn (Laurence) and their children; daughter Jazmine and her daughter; sisters-in-law Sylvia Caribou and family; brother-in-law, Philip Castel; nephews Wayne Caribou, Steven Castel, Stuart Castel, Simon Castel.

Eli was predeceased by parents Louie and Annie Caribou; siblings Cecile Caribou, Mary Caribou, Agnes P. Castel, Beverly Caribou, Victoria Caribou, Peter Caribou, James Caribou; nephews and niece Jaymes Jr., Wanda Caribou; uncles and aunties Joe (Ann) Caribou, Emile (Flora) Caribou, George (Marie) Caribou, Emile “Scottie” Caribou.  If we forgot anyone it was not intentional.

Uncle Eli

We just wanted to let you know how loved you were and how much we’re going to miss you. With your silly little ways, your jokes, doing what you always did around everybody.

Love your nieces Isabelle and Grace

and your special nephew Wayne Caribou.

WAKE SERVICE

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

and Thursday, May 7, 2026

Sacred Heart Catholic Church,

Pukatawagan, MB

FUNERAL SERVICE

Friday, May 8, 2026   

11:00 am

Sacred Heart Catholic Church,

Pukatawagan, MB

Presiders: Hilda Francois, Flora Grieves

and Mary Jane Colomb

INTERMENT

Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Pukatawagan, MB

PALLBEARERS

Wayne Caribou, Steven Castel, Stuart Castel,

Dylan Caribou, Oliver Caribou, Brent Colomb, Emile Sinclair, Leon Bighetty.

HONORARY PALLBEARERS

All Eli’s Family and Friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of choice would be appreciated by Eli’s family.