Elder dies at age 101:Community mourns Joachim

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It was a sad day for many who mourned the death of Mrs. Adelaide Joachim who passed away at her home at Nose Creek, Alberta Nov. 1, 1987 at the age of 101.

A prayer service was held at the Roman Catholic Church, Susa Creek with Father Albert Laisnez presiding.

Dwayne Joachim was the crossbearer and the pallbearers were: Raymond Moberly, Russell Wanyandie, Mike Moberly Sr., Kenny McDonald, David McPhee and Norman McDonald.

While those in attendance remembered Mrs. Joachim, Cree hymns were sung by family and relatives. Adelaide Joachim was interned at the Victor Lake Cemetary.

She was born at Lac St. Anne, Alberta on April 24, 1886 and she has lived in Jasper, Grande Cache before residing at Nose Creek.

She is survived by her husband Dave Joachim of Nose Creek; one daughter Emily Moberly (Alex) of Nose Creek; 10 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Many have warm memories of Adelaide Joachim who was respected by family and relatives. She and husband Dave lived in a two room house. She enjoyed telling stories to her family about the old days. Her family are left with many happy memories. She will be missed by them.