Vera Manuel
Vera Ruth Manuel (Kulilu)
March 20, 1948 to January 22, 2010
On January 22, 2010, Vera Ruth Manuel (Kulilu) passed away peacefully at Vancouver General Hospital at the age of 61 years.
Survived by her loving dog U’tspo and 4 loving brothers; Arthur, Richard, George Jr., and Ara; her 4 loving sisters; Emaline, Doreen, Martha and Ida; and her numerous loving nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by her Mother, Marceline Paul, Father, George Manuel Sr, and Brother Robert (Bobby) Manuel.
The wake will be held on Sunday, January 24th, 2010 at Martha Manuel’s house located on Neskonlith Indian Reserve #2
Funeral Services will be held at the Neskonlith Band Hall on Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.
Our Thoughts and prayers go out to Family and friends.
Pabineau First Nation,
New Brunswick, Canada.
Dear Manuel Family,
My sincere sympathy to all the Manuel Family. My thoughts & prayers to you and peace to your spirit.
With Love & Prayers
Audrey Rivers
I was shocked and saddened to hear the news on Saturday. Many, many blessing to you Arlene, to your daughter and all your family. A great soul has passed on to the other side.
I have many fond memories of her.
Much love,
Mahara
Dear Manuel Family,
I am sad to hear of Vera’s passing. And, I am so sorry that I am unable to attend the honoring of Vera’s life. Although, I did not know her personally I am very aware of the many good things and good works she did for Indigenous peoples in our communities. Her presence will be greatly missed in the Indigenous arts community.
I pray for a peaceful journey for your Sister and Auntie.
With much love and respect,
Dorothy Christian
Splats’in Community
Vera was a wise and inspiring teacher, and I feel priviledged to have had the opportunity to learn from her. She had so many talents, and shared them with so many people. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with Emelene, Nuhkinka, and the family.
To the Manuel family.
I thank the Creator for sharing Vera with us on our Mother Earth.
Her spontaneous smile, wisdom, respect of our culture and her sincere interest in sharing of stories of our traditions with all whom she came into contact with will never be forgotten. Her love of family and her constant companion U’tspo brought such sunshine into her life and in return she brought sunshine into your hearts.
May Vera’s respect of the traditions and teachings of our ancestors and her gifted writing ability expressing her inner spirituality so that more people could understand our people’s struggles be part of her legacy that will live on.
May her heart soar with the Eagles forever.
Friend and school mate,
Naydeen
Sending prayers and beans to my buddy Martha. Know l have been praying for you and your family and sending good thoughts to you all. Vera was a great women with a big heart. She was pure and wise. l know she will live on through the family with her teachings. Know l am here for you and will always walk side by side with you. You will never be alone. all my love and respect. Joanne
Vera’s deep beauty and spiritual clarity coninue to shine for us, in our hearts and through the world. Sending my thanks and my prayers
Joanne
i have been blessed to have been given the opportunity to not only get to know but become friends with a passionately giving and humble woman warrior who taught me many things and who touched my heart deeply in such a gentle way – khitwam vera, until we meet again
sandy
I mourn the loss of Vera and sent out my sympathies to the Manuel clan during this difficult time.
It was with great sadness that I heard of the passing of Vera. I worked with her many years ago and was greatly influenced by her strength, compassion and her ability to communicate and teach verbally, through writing and drama. I admired her knowledge and use of her traditions in healing others. She was not afraid to address difficult issues up front. I will never forget her or our friendship. I send my deepest sympathies to all the Manuel family many of you whom I met and her friends.
Warmest regards
Elaine Story, Victoria, BC
A dear friend from high school in Chilliwack-many years ago.
Still many memories after all these years.
Judy.