It is with sadness the family of Justin David Wapass announce his sudden passing on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 in Edmonton, Alberta at the age of 36 years.
Justin Wapass was born to Douglass Starr and Ernestine Wapass on May 24, 1988 in Edam Saskatchewan. He leaves to mourn his loving children Blayze and Trista Wapass. Justin loved spending time with his kids, and he loved to laugh and joke, he also loved break dancing when he was younger. He cherished being with his family and he was a man of his word; he definitely had integrity, if Justin said he’s going to do it, it will be done! Justin was artistic and one of his passions was to draw. He will be remembered as always referring to his siblings as “bro n sis.” Justin will forever be missed by all who loved him.
Justin leaves to mourn his children Blayze Wapass and Trista Wapass; adopted sons Rodie Keenatch, Dezmond Keenatch, Kage Keenatch and Keron Keenatch; father Doug Starr (Eliza); companion Tonia Bowman; special friend Cynthia Albert; sisters Loretta Starr (Ivan), Jackie Starr, Marilyn Wapass (Bernie), Harmony Wapass, Terri Knight (Randy), Ula Wapass (Corey Frenchman), Hilary Wapass; brothers Terence Bear (Michelle), Omar Wapass, Tyler, Cory Wapass and Arlen Wapass; aunts Anita Memnook, Sheila Ochipawao, Emma Starr, Karen Knight; uncles Dale Wapass, Ranger Wapass, David Wapass; the Sunchild family; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Justin is predeceased by his mother Ernestine Wapass; aunty-mom Alvina Wapass; grandparents Johnson and Philomene Starr, and Joseph and Emily Wapass; siblings Maxine Wapass, Laverna Starr; aunts Betty Wapass, Monica Wapass; uncles Anthony Wapass and Paul Starr.
A wake will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the Chief James Okanee Memorial Centre. Thunderchild First Nation, Saskatchewan.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2025, at the Chief James Okanee Memorial Centre, Thunderchild First Nation, Saskatchewan
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Justin David Wapass, please visit https://www.marshallsfuneralhome.ca/obituary/Justin-Wapass.
