Esther Eva Jean (Abel) Shawongonabe

In Loving Memory of
Esther Eva Jean (Abel) Shawongonabe
May 14, 1947 - March 8, 2025

Esther was born in M'Chigeeng First Nation and called Toronto home for over 50 years. A recent resident of Wigwamen Terrace in Toronto, Eva had moved in with her daughter after a lengthy illness and passed peacefully with her two daughters by her side on Saturday, March 8th, 2025 at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie, Ontario.

Loving mother to her daughters
(Lucy) Jennifer Martin (Chris Martin)
and Krystine Leah Abel (Mike Prentzas).

Cherished grandmother to Patricia Eve Martin
and her fur grand-doggies Kingston and Micky
and great-grand doggies Wrinkles and Essie.

Loved by many nieces and nephews.

Eva will be sadly missed by many family members, friends and those she loved and cared for. 

Eva loved being with her family and playing card games, going to the "dab", watching her tv shows and listening to her favourite music. Eva had a strong foundation as a follower of Jesus Christ, rooted in scripture, prayer and her congregation and community. 

Family and friends will gather
at the Saswaahns Spiritual Centre
Visitation
Tuesday, March 11th, 2025 from 11:00am.
Funeral Service and her celebration of life
will be held at Saswaashns Spiritual Centre
on Friday, March 14th, at 10:00am.
Burial to follow in the Hare Family Cemetery.

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