In Loving Memory of Ethan Carl Baptiste

May 30, 1977 to June 8, 2010

Ethan was a father to Devin, Illeana and Torrence; son to Maxine & Ernest Baptiste; and brother to many. Ethan was born and raised in Oliver, BC. He was a teacher, a PhD candidate, and a prominent young leader from the Okanagan Nation. He was committed to sharing his cultural knowledge and spending his time instructing his children in the practices and traditions of the Okanagan People. Ethan was also committed to empowering other indigenous people to succeed and achieve their educational goals.

Memorial services will be held this weekend to celebrate the life of Ethan Baptiste. For those that wish to attend, the memorial service will be in Oliver at 1 o’clock, June 11, 2011 at the Sen Pok Chin School Gymnasium on McKinney Road.