Born on November 13, 1932 and on November 8, 2025, Malcolm peacefully passed away with his family by his side, after battling with cancer for 3 years.
Malcolm was born at Cedar Lake, Manitoba to Maryann and Cornelius Thomas and was united in marriage to his late wife, Marie Thomas (nee Easter).
Malcolm enjoyed the simple things in life, he loved spending time with his chapans and grandchildren. He loved travelling and being outdoors. When he was at the age of 19, he always loved competing in dogsledding in The Pas. He also enjoyed fishing trapping, hunting and always talked about the old post days.
Malcolm leaves to mourn his son, Roland (Noreen); granddaughter, Myrna; great grandchildren, Destiny, Brennan, Aiden, Annie, Austin, Alaina and Alicia; chapan that he raised, Jaylyn; grandson, Reynold Young; nieces whom he raised as his own, Ethel (Joe) and Beverly (Samuel); over 70 chapans; over 140 grandkids; great great chapan, Zeniyah; godchildren, Casey, Cornelius and Lucius; brother, Charlie Thomas; brothers in-law, Peter Thomas, Alex Easter, Willison Easter, Riley Easter, Larry Easter and William Easter; sister in-law, Vivian Easter; nieces, Velma Lachose, Loretta (Dennis), Donna (Tom) and Myrtle (Warren); nephews, Norris (Laura), Quincy (Grace), Percy, Harvey (Alvina), Hubert (Darlene), Angus (Peggy), Lucien, Conrad, Nicholson (Emma Jane), Roderick (Viteline), Nickie and Gregory; as well as numerous other relatives.
Malcolm was predeceased by his parents, Mary Ann & Cornelius Thomas; wife, Marie Thomas; siblings, Fred (Ruby), Joe (Nancy), Johnny, Emmalyne and Mary Jane; in-laws, Donald and Jane Mary; great grandchildren, Roland and Aaron; children whom he raised, Shebert and Peter; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunties, uncles and other relatives.
Appreciation
The family would like to thank his best friend, Alvin George, who was always there for him; Chemawawin Cree Nation Chief & Council; Health Centre staff; School staff; Nursing station and Home Care staff; and for all our friends and family for their love and support.
Wake Services:
Monday, November 17, 2025 and Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at the Ininewak Mamawi Centre, Easterville, Manitoba
Funeral Service:
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Ininewak Mamawi Centre, Easterville, Manitoba
Officiant: Rev. Stella Ledoux
Interment: Easterville Cemetery
Pallbearers:
Jesse Chartrand - Mitchell Chartrand - JR Chartrand
Oliver Chartrand - Peter Chartrand - Justice Chartrand
Edward Chartrand - Brandon Captain - Derek Captain
Gerald Thomas - Angus Thomas - Dominick Thomas
Tyrese Lavallee - Tyrell Lavallee - Cameron Thomas
Conrad Thomas - Cornelius Houle - Rogar Houle Jr.
Brent Patchinose - Lanny Thomas - Columbus Thomas
Percy Thomas - Tron Thomas - Cruise Highway
Aiden Highway - Waylon Highway - Ernest Stevens
Branson Leask - Stephan Leask - Bruce George
Shane McKay - Matthew Ballantyne - Nolan McKay
Brandon George - Richard George Jr. - Presley Captain
Matthew Thomas - Martin Captain - Quincy Thomas
Norris Thomas - Dionne Campbell - Arnold Bourassa
Zachary Thomas - Eric Thomas - Richard George Sr.
Honourary Pallbearers:
Oliver Daniels - Velma Sinclair - Albert Young - Mervin Captain
Roy Umpherville - Leonard Umpherville - Samuel George
Arthur Umpherville - Stanley Ross - Fred Stevens - Rod Stevens
Warren Stevens - Jimmy Walker - Raymond Lachose
Alvin George - Irvin Cook
I’m Free
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free,
I'm following path God laid for me
I took his hand I heard him call
I turned my back and left it all
I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work or play
My life's been full I've savoured much
Good friends, good times
A loved one's touch
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief
Lift up your hearts and share with me,
God wants me now... He set me free.
God has me in his keeping,
You have me in your hearts...
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