Jessica Rae Yerxa
Memegwaa-ikwe
It is with great sadness the family announces the sudden passing of Jessica Rae Yerxa 51 of Big Island First Nation at her residence on February `5, 2022.
Jessica was born on October 26, 1970 in Fort Frances to parents Wayne and Margaret (nee Handorgan) Yerxa.
Jessica was in life a pure and wonderful soul to be around. She had an endearing smile and laugh that was contagious to all of us on a daily basis. She will be dearly missed eternally by all who knew her.
She is survived by her parents Wayne and Margaret Yerxa and her siblings Darlene Gibbins, Dwayne Yerxa, Kevin Yerxa and Jason Yerxa.
She is predeceased by her older sister Cynthia Yerxa.
We all give thanks to have loved such a beautiful member of our family and we all wish her the very best on her journey.
A traditional wake will be held on Friday February 18, 2022 at 4 p.m. followed by a traditional service on Saturday Feb 19, 2022 at 10 a.m. from the Big Island First Nation Round House. Interment to follow in Big Island First Nation Cemetery.