Alexander "Zeek" Lee Stephan Cywink
Alexander "Zeek" Cywink Obituary
In Loving Memory of
Alexander Lee Stephan Cywink “Zeek”
Niigongizhik
Sunrise – November 7, 1958
Sunset – January 12, 2022
The family announces with great sorrow the passing of
Alexander “Zeek” Cywink in his 64th winter.
Born in Little Current, he was the beloved son of
Estelle (nee McGregor) (baa) and Wilfred Cywink (baa).
Alex grew up in Whitefish River First Nation. He was the loving brother of 12 siblings: Monica (baa), Wilfred (Lucy), Sam (baa),
Anna Marie (baa) (Melvin, baa), Naomi, Ingrid (Ken), Carl (Deborah), Vivian, John, Margaret (Tom), Sonya (baa), and Anastasia (Eric).
He loved all of his nieces, nephews and countless cousins and relatives across the territories.
Alex was a strong believer in Anishnabeaadzaawin, always protecting his sisters – he was devoted to seeking justice for his sister Sonya.
He was a founding member and executive producer of an interactive exhibit, Shades of Our Sisters, which celebrates the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women.
He graduated from Espanola High School and was also a graduate of the Electronic Engineering Technician program at
George Brown College.
He was a man of many talents. He worked in trades – in construction, home renovations, as an electrician, with CP Rail and did tele-communication wiring. He was an avid writer and researcher.
One of his major works was the Indian History Film Project through the Canadian Plains Research Centre at the University of Regina.
For many years, Alex lived in Toronto and worked for Streethelp Outreach Services (street patrol) with Na-Me-Res. He also worked for Anishnaabe Health and Ve’ahavta Mobile Jewish Response distributing food. A highlight of his career was working in the film industry. He worked on numerous film sets, movies, and commercials, namely, Shaun of the Dead.
Alex was a Knowledge-Keeper and Storyteller – he always had a story to tell you. He shared stories of his family, his life in Toronto,
his many philosophies, but mostly he made you laugh with his quick wit and humour.
He liked reading, cooking, movies, photography, and being outdoors. He enjoyed attending powwows and cultural events and made ceremonies a part of his everyday life. Most of all, he loved being around his family and friends.
He is deeply loved by his family and friends and will be missed forever.
Visitation
At Island Funeral Home
Monday, January 17, 2022, 4:30pm- 9pm
Tuesday, January 18, 2022, 4:30pm-9pm
Wednesday, January 19, 2022, 9:30am-1pm
Service
Private Funeral Service at 2pm
To access the service by Zoom, please follow the below instructions
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A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date
Please keep in mind you must show proof of double vaccination to enter, masks must be worn, and social distancing maintained.
You must book a time slot below to enter. If you wish to stay for more than twenty minutes you must book more than one time slot.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Alexander "Zeek" Lee Stephan Cywink, please visit our floral store.
Services
January 17, 2022
4:40 PM to 5:00 PM
Island Funeral Home Limited O/O Simpson Funeral Home Limited
36 Worthington St.
Little Current, ON P0P 1K0
Please note
Attendance is limited to a maximum of 12 people. Family and friends planning to attend are kindly requested to RSVP to reserve their place
January 17, 2022
5:05 PM to 5:25 PM
Island Funeral Home Limited O/O Simpson Funeral Home Limited
36 Worthington St.
Little Current, ON P0P 1K0
Please note
Attendance is limited to a maximum of 11 people. Family and friends planning to attend are kindly requested to RSVP to reserve their place. Please keep in mind that you must show proof of vaccination to enter the funeral home.
January 17, 2022
5:30 PM to 5:50 PM
Island Funeral Home Limited O/O Simpson Funeral Home Limited
36 Worthington St.
Little Current, ON P0P 1K0
Please note
Attendance is limited to a maximum of 11 people. Family and friends planning to attend are kindly requested to RSVP to reserve their place. Please keep in mind that you must show proof of vaccination to enter the funeral home.
January 17, 2022
5:55 PM to 6:15 PM
Island Funeral Home Limited O/O Simpson Funeral Home Limited
36 Worthington St.
Little Current, ON P0P 1K0
Please note
Attendance is limited to a maximum of 11 people. Family and friends planning to attend are kindly requested to RSVP to reserve their place. Please keep in mind that you must show proof of vaccination to enter the funeral home.
January 17, 2022
6:20 PM to 6:40 PM
Island Funeral Home Limited O/O Simpson Funeral Home Limited
36 Worthington St.
Little Current, ON P0P 1K0
Please note
Attendance is limited to a maximum of 11 people. Family and friends planning to attend are kindly requested to RSVP to reserve their place. Please keep in mind that you must show proof of vaccination to enter the funeral home.
January 17, 2022
6:45 PM to 7:05 PM
Island Funeral Home Limited O/O Simpson Funeral Home Limited
36 Worthington St.
Little Current, ON P0P 1K0
Please note
Attendance is limited to a maximum of 11 people. Family and friends planning to attend are kindly requested to RSVP to reserve their place. Please keep in mind that you must show proof of vaccination to enter the funeral home.
January 17, 2022
7:10 PM to 7:30 PM
Island Funeral Home Limited O/O Simpson Funeral Home Limited
36 Worthington St.
Little Current, ON P0P 1K0
Please note
Attendance is limited to a maximum of 11 people. Family and friends planning to attend are kindly requested to RSVP to reserve their place. Please keep in mind that you must show proof of vaccination to enter the funeral home.
January 17, 2022
7:35 PM to 7:55 PM
Island Funeral Home Limited O/O Simpson Funeral Home Limited
36 Worthington St.
Little Current, ON P0P 1K0
Please note
Attendance is limited to a maximum of 12 people. Family and friends planning to attend are kindly requested to RSVP to reserve their place. Please keep in mind that you must show proof of vaccination to enter the funeral home.
January 17, 2022
8:00 PM to 8:20 PM
Island Funeral Home Limited O/O Simpson Funeral Home Limited
36 Worthington St.
Little Current, ON P0P 1K0
Please note
Attendance is limited to a maximum of 12 people. Family and friends planning to attend are kindly requested to RSVP to reserve their place. Please keep in mind that you must show proof of vaccination to enter the funeral home.
January 17, 2022
8:25 PM to 8:45 PM
Island Funeral Home Limited O/O Simpson Funeral Home Limited
36 Worthington St.
Little Current, ON P0P 1K0
Please note
Attendance is limited to a maximum of 12 people. Family and friends planning to attend are kindly requested to RSVP to reserve their place. Please keep in mind that you must show proof of vaccination to enter the funeral home.
January 18, 2022
4:40 PM to 5:00 PM
Island Funeral Home Limited O/O Simpson Funeral Home Limited
36 Worthington St.
Little Current, ON P0P 1K0
Please note
Attendance is limited to a maximum of 12 people. Family and friends planning to attend are kindly requested to RSVP to reserve their place. Please keep in mind that you must show proof of vaccination to enter the funeral home.
January 18, 2022
5:05 PM to 5:25 PM
Please note
Attendance is limited to a maximum of 12 people. Family and friends planning to attend are kindly requested to RSVP to reserve their place. Please keep in mind that you must show proof of vaccination to enter the funeral home.
January 18, 2022
5:30 PM to 5:50 PM
Island Funeral Home Limited O/O Simpson Funeral Home Limited
36 Worthington St.
Little Current, ON P0P 1K0
Please note
Attendance is limited to a maximum of 12 people. Family and friends planning to attend are kindly requested to RSVP to reserve their place. Please keep in mind that you must show proof of vaccination to enter the funeral home.
January 18, 2022
5:55 PM to 6:15 PM
Island Funeral Home Limited O/O Simpson Funeral Home Limited
36 Worthington St.
Little Current, ON P0P 1K0
Please note
Attendance is limited to a maximum of 12 people. Family and friends planning to attend are kindly requested to RSVP to reserve their place. Please keep in mind that you must show proof of vaccination to enter the funeral home.
January 18, 2022
6:20 PM to 6:40 PM
Island Funeral Home Limited O/O Simpson Funeral Home Limited
36 Worthington St.
Little Current, ON P0P 1K0
Please note
Attendance is limited to a maximum of 12 people. Family and friends planning to attend are kindly requested to RSVP to reserve their place. Please keep in mind that you must show proof of vaccination to enter the funeral home.
January 18, 2022
6:45 PM to 7:05 PM
Island Funeral Home Limited O/O Simpson Funeral Home Limited
36 Worthington St.
Little Current, ON P0P 1K0
Please note
Attendance is limited to a maximum of 12 people. Family and friends planning to attend are kindly requested to RSVP to reserve their place. Please keep in mind that you must show proof of vaccination to enter the funeral home.
January 18, 2022
7:10 PM to 7:30 PM
Island Funeral Home Limited O/O Simpson Funeral Home Limited
36 Worthington St.
Little Current, ON P0P 1K0
Please note
Attendance is limited to a maximum of 12 people. Family and friends planning to attend are kindly requested to RSVP to reserve their place. Please keep in mind that you must show proof of vaccination to enter the funeral home.
January 18, 2022
7:35 PM to 7:55 PM
Island Funeral Home Limited O/O Simpson Funeral Home Limited
36 Worthington St.
Little Current, ON P0P 1K0
Please note
Attendance is limited to a maximum of 12 people. Family and friends planning to attend are kindly requested to RSVP to reserve their place. Please keep in mind that you must show proof of vaccination to enter the funeral home.
January 18, 2022
8:00 PM to 8:20 PM
Island Funeral Home Limited O/O Simpson Funeral Home Limited
36 Worthington St.
Little Current, ON P0P 1K0
Please note
Attendance is limited to a maximum of 12 people. Family and friends planning to attend are kindly requested to RSVP to reserve their place. Please keep in mind that you must show proof of vaccination to enter the funeral home.
January 18, 2022
8:25 PM to 8:45 PM
Island Funeral Home Limited O/O Simpson Funeral Home Limited
36 Worthington St.
Little Current, ON P0P 1K0
Please note
Attendance is limited to a maximum of 12 people. Family and friends planning to attend are kindly requested to RSVP to reserve their place. Please keep in mind that you must show proof of vaccination to enter the funeral home.
January 19, 2022
9:30 AM to 9:50 AM
Island Funeral Home Limited O/O Simpson Funeral Home Limited
36 Worthington St.
Little Current, ON P0P 1K0
Please note
Attendance is limited to a maximum of 12 people. Family and friends planning to attend are kindly requested to RSVP to reserve their place. Please keep in mind that you must show proof of vaccination to enter the funeral home.
January 19, 2022
9:55 AM to 10:15 AM
Island Funeral Home Limited O/O Simpson Funeral Home Limited
36 Worthington St.
Little Current, ON P0P 1K0
Please note
Attendance is limited to a maximum of 12 people. Family and friends planning to attend are kindly requested to RSVP to reserve their place. Please keep in mind that you must show proof of vaccination to enter the funeral home.
January 19, 2022
10:20 AM to 10:40 AM
Island Funeral Home Limited O/O Simpson Funeral Home Limited
36 Worthington St.
Little Current, ON P0P 1K0
Please note
Attendance is limited to a maximum of 12 people. Family and friends planning to attend are kindly requested to RSVP to reserve their place. Please keep in mind that you must show proof of vaccination to enter the funeral home.
January 19, 2022
10:45 AM to 11:05 AM
Island Funeral Home Limited O/O Simpson Funeral Home Limited
36 Worthington St.
Little Current, ON P0P 1K0
Please note
Attendance is limited to a maximum of 12 people. Family and friends planning to attend are kindly requested to RSVP to reserve their place. Please keep in mind that you must show proof of vaccination to enter the funeral home.
January 19, 2022
11:10 AM to 11:30 AM
Island Funeral Home Limited O/O Simpson Funeral Home Limited
36 Worthington St.
Little Current, ON P0P 1K0
Please note
Attendance is limited to a maximum of 12 people. Family and friends planning to attend are kindly requested to RSVP to reserve their place. Please keep in mind that you must show proof of vaccination to enter the funeral home.
January 19, 2022
11:35 AM to 11:55 AM
Island Funeral Home Limited O/O Simpson Funeral Home Limited
36 Worthington St.
Little Current, ON P0P 1K0
Please note
Attendance is limited to a maximum of 12 people. Family and friends planning to attend are kindly requested to RSVP to reserve their place. Please keep in mind that you must show proof of vaccination to enter the funeral home.
January 19, 2022
12:00 PM to 12:20 PM
Island Funeral Home Limited O/O Simpson Funeral Home Limited
36 Worthington St.
Little Current, ON P0P 1K0
Please note
Attendance is limited to a maximum of 12 people. Family and friends planning to attend are kindly requested to RSVP to reserve their place. Please keep in mind that you must show proof of vaccination to enter the funeral home.
January 19, 2022
12:25 PM to 12:45 PM
Island Funeral Home Limited O/O Simpson Funeral Home Limited
36 Worthington St.
Little Current, ON P0P 1K0
Please note
Attendance is limited to a maximum of 12 people. Family and friends planning to attend are kindly requested to RSVP to reserve their place. Please keep in mind that you must show proof of vaccination to enter the funeral home.
January 19, 2022
12:50 PM to 1:10 PM
Island Funeral Home Limited O/O Simpson Funeral Home Limited
36 Worthington St.
Little Current, ON P0P 1K0
Please note
Attendance is limited to a maximum of 12 people. Family and friends planning to attend are kindly requested to RSVP to reserve their place. Please keep in mind that you must show proof of vaccination to enter the funeral home.
January 19, 2022
1:15 PM to 1:35 PM
Island Funeral Home Limited O/O Simpson Funeral Home Limited
36 Worthington St.
Little Current, ON P0P 1K0
Please note
Attendance is limited to a maximum of 12 people. Family and friends planning to attend are kindly requested to RSVP to reserve their place. Please keep in mind that you must show proof of vaccination to enter the funeral home.