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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.
Charity of Choice