In Honor of Judge Garnet Comegan

Surrounded by family and friends on July 18, 2010, 9:39 am, Garnet Wayne Comegan, Pegamigaabo Gii-izhinikaazo, Zhiishiiban Ogii-odoodeminan, returned home to the spirit world.
He was born in Rainy River, Ontario on April 8, 1964 to Albert and Caroline (Handorgan) Comegan. As a proud member of Big Grassy First Nation, his values were firmly entrenched on family and friends, the Church of Latter Day Saints and lifelong learning events.
For his love of life, he pursued his dreams to the fullest extent possible. After graduating from Rainy River High School, he set out to Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, completing his Bachelor of Arts Program with a major in Public Relations. While there, he took time out to go on a mission as a missionary in the Denver/Colorado region for a period of 18 months, there he joined the Lamanite Generation, a dancing troupe were he learned the hoop dance. Along with his dancing troupe he travelled to numerous countries such as Australia, Germany, Fiji, Czechoslovakia( in Prague during the iron curtain era), Hawaii, Brazil, Peru, Chili, Mexico, Yugoslavia, Austria and many parts of the United States, to name a few. Eventually, on September 6, 2003, at the 3rd Annual Eastern North American Hoop Dance Championship in Powhaten Renape Nation, he won 1st place. And when asked, he would perform his hoop dance at various pow wow's in the Treaty #3 area. His love of drama included roles in "Cowboys and Indians-the J.J Harper Story" and "Elijah Harper". He made you feel that anything was possible. His favorite words "go for it".
Prior to his passing, he was employed with Red Lake Tribal Courts in Red Lake, Minnesota as a Juvenile Associate Judge for 8 years. During this time, he obtained a Juris Doctorate Law Degree from Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota. He worked at Treaty #3 as a Supervisor for the Negotiation team. In Salt Lake City, he was a Public Relations Officer for the Cancer Society. And for a short time, he was employed with Weechi-it-te-win Family Services.
His favorite pastimes were; volunteering in any capacity, attending pow-wow's, going to concerts, listening to music and spending time with his pet dog Buddy. Family and close friends remember his love for laughter. Time and time again, he showed a kind heartedness for his fellow man.
He travelled many roads but he always came home.
In loving memory of you, may you rest in peace. You will be sorely missed by family and friends.
Wake to be held at Big Grassy First Nation Community Hall on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 with services to follow on Thursday, July 22, 2010, 10:00am with a traditional service beginning at 11:00am. Interment will take place in Morson Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Dennis Big George, Ryan Big George, Sean Comegan, Darnell Comegan, Jaysen Indian, and David Paul III. Honourary Pall Bearers will be his friends from the Lamanite Generation.
Online condolences may be offered at www.northridgefuneralhome.com

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