Obituary
Christine
ZACHARY
Beloved Christine Katsi’tsenhawítha Zachary Deom of Kahnawà:ke Mohawk Territory passed away peacefully surrounded by her clan and close friends for her final moments at Káteri Memorial Hospital at the age of 77 on February 9, 2024.
Beloved mother of Alexis Kawenníshon Shackleton and Lauren Tsohahí:io Deom (Aronhia’kéha), Thomas Aronhió:ta’s Deom (Margie), Robert Sakaronhió:ta’ne Deom (Sue), Roger Dehyoñhtatha Moses. Cherished Grandmother of Graysen Ieweiehén:te Moses, Lynden Iehtehrenhá:wi Moses, Rawennakátste Benedict, Takarahkwèn:sere Benedict, and Ieien’kwaniióntha Benedict, Wíshe Michael Deom, Skarahkotá:ne Deom, Aiden Deom, Tekaráhkwake Deom, Eve Kanaerahtákwas Deom, Maddie Kahsennókwas Deom, Iaonhátie Deom and Lawrence’s children and grandchildren. Dear daughter of the late Louise Zachary. Widowed by Ronald Shackleton and Lawrence Tekanerahtén:sere Francis, former spouse to Joseph Raronhianónhnha Deom. Dear sister to the late Elvina Zachary (Buddy), sister to Melvin Zacharie (Nadine), and Anna Zachary (Eddie), also survived by her aunts Myrtle Warisó:se bush and Millie Bush and many cherished nieces (Tóta’s girls) and nephews.
Resting at her home in Kahnawà:ke on Monday February 12, 2024 for public viewing at 2pm until Funeral service and mass on Wednesday February 14, 2024 11am at the St Francis Xavier Mission. To be interred at the Catholic Cemetery.
Meal will be served at Kahnawakà:ke Legion Branch 219.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Multi-Purpose Building’s Beautification Fund at the Kanien’kehá:ka Onkwawén:na Raoti’tióhkwa Cultural Center.
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- Cynthia Knight
My deepest condolences to Alexis, Lauren and the whole family at the passing of your dear mother. Christine was a towering figure in my family's life for so long - whether braving law school as mature students with my mother, or being honoured by the city, or welcoming us into her home and community so many times over the years. We will all remember her with so much love, respect and gratitude. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
- Louise Pothier
I express my condolences to Christine's family and friends. She was always authentic, caring, passionate and so generous in mind and in actions. Une grande dame...
- Richard Saint-Louis, ptre
J'ai appris avec tristesse le décès de Christine, une femme remarquable qui demeure un exemple d'egagement inconditionnel au sein de la communauté.
J'offre mes plus sincères condoléances à sa famille ainsi qu'à toute la communauté qu'elle a si généreusement servie.
Que le Seigneur et Sainte Kateri l'accueillent dans la maison du Père éternel.
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