Obituary of Tabitha Louise Marie Ireland

Peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, Tabitha Louise Marie Ireland “Yohliwaka:yu”, of Munsee-Delaware Nation / Oneida Nation Bear Clan, in her 42nd year, began her journey to the spirit world.

Yohliwaka:yu loved her son, Dyson Lee Kechego dearly, who was her everything, the light of her life, who kept her going. 

The cherished daughter of Lee Snake and the late Michele Louise Marie Snake (nee Ireland - 2013), Yohliwaka:yu loved living life, as the adventurous, free-spirited, daughter she was.  

As the oldest sister to Rebecca Lee “Kuwawi” Ireland, and Francesca Lea “Kah^tiyos:tha” Snake (“Tiyo”) Yohliwaka:yu loved spending as much time as possible with family. She loved having meals together and Chinese food was her favourite. 

Yohliwaka:yu will be greatly missed as special Aunty to “Cash” (Cassius), and adopted nieces and nephews,

Lilly, Emma, Hunter, Jacob, Houston, Lucas, and Winter, as well as Gregory, Travis, Sara, and Kyle Schoelier, and loved as “Mama Tabi” to Lauryn.

She was a dog lover and adored her protector, “Bowser”, and her furry nieces and nephew.

Yohliwaka:yu is survived by many Aunts, Uncles. cousins and friends.

Dear grand-daughter of Donna Schuyler, Yohliwaka:yu will be lovingly greeted by her Grandmother, Ina Henry, as she “goes home” to the spirit world.

Friday, November 22, 2024, after 3:00pm, family and friends will be received at the Oneida Longhouse on River Road, where the evening wake will also be held, and the funeral Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 11:00am. Afterwards, the Interment will be held at 400 Thomigo Road, Muncey, and a meal to follow at the Munsee-Delaware Nation Community Centre.

Arrangements entrusted to Elliott-Madill Funeral Home Ltd. www.elliottmadill.com