On Wednesday, January 9, 2019, Mariha Keyespapamatao, beloved daughter, niece, sister, and friend, passed away suddenly, but peacefully, at the Vancouver General Hospital at the age of 21. A native to Vancouver, Mariha was a free spirit with a personality that lit up any room. Some of her favourite things in life were family, dance, music, and horses.
Mariha was preceded in death by her mother, Myrtle M. Keyespapamatao and her foster mother Irma (Gumby) Bunse. She is survived by her sisters Kathryn, Tara, and Maggie, her brother Christopher, and various extended family members who played a large part in her life, including (but not limited to): Rikko, Delano, Leeanna, Justin, Tahsina, Hasina, Charleen, Linda, Kevin, Sally, April, and Cody. In short, Mariha will be fondly remembered by all extensions of family and friends who knew her. A celebration of Mariha's life will be held at Glenhaven Memorial Chapel, 1835 East Hastings Street on Friday, February 1, 2019 at 3:00pm.