It is with heavy hearts we annouce the passing of Elder Rene August Bruno on August 12, 2024 in Fort Chipewyan, AB

Survived by his children, George (Eileen), Harry (Tina), Marlene (Georgie), Susan, Betty, David (Darlene) and Damien “Little Brother”; niece, Cathy; nephews, Allan, Leslie, and Frankie; grandchildren, Denny, Mary, Ann, Dakota, Sharon (Glenn), Everett, Tyrone, Jonathan (Fiona), Georgette, Ashley, and Levi; great-grandchildren, Tatum, Deshaun, Darnell, Landry, Liam, Emma, Drayden (Britney), Savannah, Chloe, Jerome, Nikita, Tyannah, Creeden Alyvia, Aleric, Casey, McKenna, Neveah, Lazah, Kayona, Anya, Azalia, Teannah and Dominick.

He is predeceased by his parents, Napoleon and Mary Ann Bruno; brother, Frank; sisters, Vitaline and Mary; wife, Mary Bruno, son, Conrad; nephew, Pat; daughter, Bernadette; great-grandson, Jonathan Jr.

A limb has fallen from the family tree

I hear a voice that whispers, ‘Grieve not for me’

Remember the best times, the laughter, the songs

The good I lived while I was strong

Continue my heritage, I’m counting on you

Keep on smiling, the sun will shine through.

My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest

Remembering all…how I was truly blessed

Continue traditions, no matter how small

Go on with your lives, don’t stare at the wall

I miss you all dearly so keep up your chin

Until that fine day we’re together again.