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Peacefully, after a brief illness, on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Bluewater Health, Victoria “Vikki” “Snooks” Lee Hamelin passed away at the age of 69. Dear mother of Shawn Daley. Loving sister of Frank (Margie) Hamelin and Noreen (Tim) Tsang. Companion of Jim Fisher. Cherished aunty to Lonnie, Leanne, Les, Jimmy, Terri-Lynn, Kevin, Kelly, Kim, Ryan, Derek, Colette, Amy, and Justin. Snooks was also a great-aunty to many and is survived by several cousins and friends. Predeceased by her parents Alcide and Mildred Hamelin and by her siblings; Lonnie George, Velema Heath, and Gloria Dumouchel. Above all, Snooks was most proud of her Native Heritage. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Vikki’s life will be announced in the Spring. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to a charity of your choice (cheques only at the funeral home please).
"Great Spirit, we come before you with heavy hearts, as we say goodbye to our beloved Snooks. We feel the pain of her absence, but we also know she has returned to the spirit world, where she will forever be a part of the great mystery. Guide her on her journey, and may her spirit find peace and comfort in the land of the ancestors. We will carry her memory in our hearts, and continue to live with love and gratitude for the time we shared. We ask for your strength to help us through this difficult time, and to find solace in the knowledge that we will see her again in the great beyond."