LARGE, Joanna

Thunder Lightning Woman

“kâkitowak wâsaskotêpayiw iskwêw”

Sunrise, January 28, 1976 ~ Sunset, October 20, 2026

On October 20, 2026, Joanna Louise Large of Edmonton, Alberta, formerly of Saddle Lake, Alberta passed away at the age of 50 years. She is survived by her children, Tyler Large (Spring Cardinal), Cage-Ja Large, Jayden Castor, Kaden Large, Kayla Large, Kaiya Stelter, Hennessy Wood & Skya Wood; grandchildren, Lyrica Adam, Alena Cattleman & Russel Large; siblings, Marilyn Cardinal, Crystal Large, Ryan Large & Trina Large; uncle, Leonard (Jacqueline) Demarre; aunt, Nancy Waskewitch & Doreen Whiskeyjack; numerous nieces, nephews & other relatives. Joanna was predeceased by her children, Shakira & Jesse Large; parents, Lawrence & Verna Large; siblings, Katie Cardinal, Anne-Marie White, Lorna Cardinal, Leona Cardinal, Violet Cardinal, Jackie Gladue, Steven Cardinal, Baby Girl Cardinal, Emery Large & Tyler Large; paternal grandparents, James & Louisa Large, Alex Stamp-Whiskeyjack; maternal grandparents, Sylvester Cardinal & Katie Ladouceur. A Wake will be held on Wednesday, November 11 at Ayiwakes Cultural Centre, Saddle Lake (leaving Grace Gardens at 1:00 pm). A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, November 12 at 11:00 am at Ayiwakes Cultural Centre, Saddle Lake. Pastor Linda Burns will be officiating with interment in Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Cemetery, Saddle Lake. To share remembrances and condolences online, please visit www.gracegardensfuneralchapel.com