Miishioobneya (mish-kob-ne-ya) – Red Sunset
December 13, 1964 – July 5, 2021
Ward LaForme Jr. was called home by the Creator on July 5th 2021. Ward has travelled on to be reunited with his father Ward LaForme Sr. and his mother Bessie (Hill) LaForme. He will also be met there by his brother Irvin, sister Virginia and his brother Martin. He will always be loved by his sister Joan, his sister Erma (Brent) and his sister Dale. He will be remembered by his nephews and nieces Tracey, Tammy (Kyle), Mark (Karmen), Shawn (Monika) Amy (Jeff) Jake. Will always be sadly missed by his great nephews and nieces Andrew (Drew), Tashina, Taylor (Andy), Randi, Jessica (Jacob), Alex (Alley),Theda-Joan, Aurora, Nick Max, Myah, Phoenix and Hawkley (mother Katie). Great, Great Uncle to Kaiden, Jackson, Gracie, Addy, Devin, Sophia, Hudson, Ellie and Emerson.
Ward was a proud member of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.
After Graduating from Hagersville Secondary School Ward continued his educational journey at Carlton University and Humber College in Toronto studying Journalism – Print and Broadcast.
Some of his career highlights included: Mediator of First Nations Land Claims, Communications Consultant, Cultural Awareness, Communications and Outreach for MCFN Pillar 5 and the Six Nations Police, as well as the First Nations Chiefs of Police Association, Strategic co-ordinator for the First Nations Programs division of The OPP, Head of Security for Grand River Enterprises and Director of Security for Redican.
Ward has been a facilitator at numerous events for the First Nation Communities and Organizations.
In his younger years he enjoyed roller skating, hockey, baseball, music, sketching, riding dirt bikes.
His recent hobbies include golf, photography, and cycling.
He spent many years doing photography for the Six Nations Arrows and Rochester Knighthawks Lacrosse teams.
Ward is best described as being kind, humble, a good friend with a great sense of humour and quick wit.
The family will receive friends at Hyde & Mott Chapel of R.H.B. Anderson Funeral Homes, 60 Main St. S., Hagersville on Saturday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. where funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 11, 2021 (by invitation only). Interment at New Credit Cemetery. (Covid restrictions apply – masks required.) www.rhbanderson.com