Bernice Yuzicappi

Necha Olay Win – Looking for the Poor Woman

Bernice was born July 6, 1945 on Tatanka Najin First Nation and was greeted by her loved ones in the spirit world on Tuesday, February 20 at 6:55 pm at the age of 78 years old. Bernice is predeceased by her parents John and Susan Yuzicapi; her sister Rita Marlene; brother Harvey Earl; beloved sons Gregory Yuzicappi and Byron Yuzicappi; nephew Timothy Yuzicappi; nieces Natalie Yuzicappi and Jessica Redman. She is survived by her children Kendra (Ray), Deanna, Joseph (Shauna), and Courtney; sisters Sharon Elizabeth Yuzicappi and Sandra Jean Redman and Evelyn Dale Goodtrack; nieces Maureen Yuzicappi and Annette (Rodger) Yuzicappi; grandchildren Amanda, Ashley, Geoffrey, Nathaniel, Brant, Payton, Maria, Isaiah, Alethea, Trinity, Meadow, Kashtin, Ashton, Addison; and many other special cousins, relatives and great grandchildren too numerous to mention along with her two beloved pet dogs Mya & Wahampi. Bernice’s presence in life will be greatly missed. She will always be remembered for her athleticism throughout her life as she played ladies softball well into her forties. Mom attended FNUC for Social work and was near completion. Mom also worked many years in her prime in Fort Qu’Appelle with the Native Women’s group and began a daycare cooperative. Mom also danced powwow in the women’s Traditional style of dance. Later in life she transitioned as a knowledge keeper who helped with a Dakota language app through FHQ and was involved in several community cultural groups and Elders council. Mom enjoyed sewing and spent many hours quilting beautiful star quilts while listening to prayer songs on her tape player. Bernice’s memory and teachings will live on through all those who she loved and graced within her lifetime. Traditional wake will be held on Friday, February 23 at 4:00 pm at Standing Buffalo School Gymnasium with funeral services to follow Saturday, February 24 at 10:00 am. Family is requesting no small children be attendance for the wake. The family would also like to extend gratitude to Echo Lodge Special Care Home in Fort Qu’Appelle for their compassionate care during Bernice’s stay.