It is with sadness that the family of Virginia Blanche Daniels announce her passing on Saturday, August 8, 2026, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan at the age of 67 years.

Virginia Daniels, Mom.

Her love knew no boundaries. The love she poured into her children and grandchildren was filled with fierce passion and unwavering commitment. She poured this same love into everyone who was blessed to be part of her journey. She knew how to stand firm next to everyone she loved, offering comfort, support, encouragement, and unconditional love. She knew where her energy was needed and showed up each time with a beautiful smile and a light in her eyes that turned the heaviest situations into comforting, safe places.

She didn’t just hug you; she held you. She’d embrace you and always had the right words to say, exactly when they were needed. Her children and grandchildren kept her courage and bravery firm. Her journey reflected all of the amazing things she knew and the skills she brought forward from working for the Thunderchild community, to her passion for powwow dancing and regalia making. She tirelessly poured this passion into people and places with so much love.

She gifted life and living as an energy to cherish, and she gifted this to all of us devotedly. Mom, you will be missed deeply but also remembered as the most influential and supportive person in our lives.

Virginia is forever loved and remembered by her Children Thomas Martin Thunderchild (Dessie Jo), Helen Thunderchild (Sarah), Justin Thunderchild (Sharyce), and Jordan Thunderchild; Grandchildren Samuel Felix, Clara Thunderchild, Storm (Saidee) Thunderchild, Trinity Thunderchild, Cashis Nayneecassum, Sagelynn Nayneecassum, Cree Gardypie, Alec Morin, Kassidy Mistickokat, Julianna Ballantyne, River Ballantyne, Roemary Ballantyne, Riley Thunderchild, Jubilee Thunderchild, Jorrney Thunderchild, and Riah Thunderchild; Great-Grandchild Zander Bear-Morin; Adopted Daughter Santana Gardypie; Siblings Joan Umpherville, Terry (Gloria) Umpherville, and Arlene Umpherville; Brothers and Sister-In-Law Robert “Wapush” Laliberte, Fabian Ratt, and Kerrie Ermine; Special Sisters Cheralyne Weekusk, Delores Thunderchild, and Doreen Carrier; As well as numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Virginia is predeceased by her Parents Claire and Rose Umpherville; Siblings, Marlene Laliberte, Janet Ratt, and Clarence Umpherville; Nieces, Jenine Daniels and Ashley Umpherville.

Virginia’s Wake will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at the East Hill Hall, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.

The Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at the East Hill Hall, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan

• Date : 2026-08-08
• Location : East Hill Hall, Prince Albert