Peter "Bushman" Koostachin

In Loving Memory of
Peter “ Bushman” Koostachin
Sunrise February 26, 1935
Sunset January 18, 2025

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The family announces with great sadness the passing of Peter at the Villa Minto nursing home in Cochrane on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at the age of 89.

Peter was predeceased by his children Peter Jr. and Raymonde, his life companion Maggie Hookimaw, his parents Moses and Christine (nee Hunter) Koostachin, his siblings Luke, David, John-George, Daniel, Jenny Mary, Juillet, Phemie and Annie.

He will be missed by his sisters Rita, Agnes and Rose-Mary, Maggie’s children Noella Blackwell and Gabriel Hookimaw and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He also leaves behind his nieces, nephews, extended family, and many friends. 

Family visitations will be held at Génier Gauthier funeral home, 70 seventh Avenue South, Cochrane on Wednesday January 22, 2025, from 9 am to 10:30 am.

Funeral Services will be held at the Transfiguration Church, 201 Fifth Street of Cochrane, on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 11 am.

Public visitation on Thursday, January 23,2025 at Miron Wilson Funeral Home, 150 Balsam St. S, Timmins, from 2 to 4pm.

If you wish to send online condolences to Peter’s family, to share your memories or photos of Peter please visit www.geniergauthierlhome.com

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
Génier Gauthier Funeral Home
705-272-5726

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