A tree will be planted and cared for byMcKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel. www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com

“There won’t be a day that goes by that we won’t think of you. You have left us with many teachings and life lessons.

Give us the courage and strength to carry on this journey without you.

You will always be in our hearts and prayers”

~Laura Ann Sky Woods

Forever LovedCarol Merrick

~ Ozhaawashko Binesi Gizhi Ikwe ~“ Blue Thunderbird Sky Woman ”

Painted for my mom but didn't get a chance to give it to her. She wanted this.

Love mom. Miss momyour son Linus

Carol was a loving kooshie, mother, sister, auntie, niece, cousin and a great friend to others. She was very kind, caring and compassionate.

She was always willing to help others without hesitation. She was loved by everyone who met her. She enjoyed sewing, baking, and

spending time with her grandchildren. She also held great pride in all of her grandchildren.

Carol was predeceased by her parents Angus and Flora (nee Myran) Merrick, her beloved husband Ron Woods, sons Clark and Lenny

Woods, sisters Evelynn, Myrtle, Grace, Dolly and baby sister Sandra, brothers Max, Frank, Louie, Mervin, Morris,

Manus and baby brother Danny.

Carol is survived by her children Linus Woods, Luella (Glenn) Faichney and Chris (Farrah) Woods, brother Ralph (Florence) Merrick, sisters Joyce Olson, Winona (Jerry) Techentin, Shirlee Merrick and Memory (Wayne) Merrick, grandsons Tyler (Laura), Anthony, Zackery, Daniel,

Flint and Kiowa, granddaughters Crystal-Lynn, Vanieshia, Cheyanne (Jesse), Taelynn, Antonia, Emily, Laura-Ann, Candace and Wiconi, great grandchildren Darius, Carmen, Hailie Dorrington, Bentley Dorrington and Paityn Ens, as well as numerous Aunties, Uncles,

Nephews, Nieces and Cousins.

Growing up, Carol attended Long Plain School. She then received her education in Fort McMurray at Keyano College and graduated with a

Bachelor of Business and Administration degree.

FeastWednesday, April 29, 2020

at Carol’s Homeg

Interment1:00 pm Thursday, April 30, 2020

Dauphin Myerion Cemeteryg

Ceremony led byKingsley Woods

gSinger

Dennis Meechesg

FirekeepersLuella Woods ~ Faichney Chris Woods Linus Woods

Zachery Woods Vanieshia McCallumg

Forever Loved

Carol MerrickOzhaawashko Binesi

Gizhi Ikwe “ Blue Thunderbird Sky Woman ”

Entered the Spirit WorldApril 25, 2020

Portage la Prairie, Mb

BornFebruary 22, 1949

Portage la Prairie, Mb

at the age of 71 years

PallbearersRandy Merrick Tyler Oudie

Kelly Beaulieu Louis Merrick Sr. Louis Merrick Jr. Irvin Myerion

gHonourary Pallbearers

Eugene Ross Valerie Houle Dennis Meeches Donna Pratt