It has almost been two days since the family and the public learned of the sudden death of Roxanne Louie, a 26 year old mother of one child and a member of the Hall and Louie family of the Osoyoos Indian Band at Oliver.

Two people have been charged in connection with her disappearance and death and will appear in court Thursday.

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Police continue to search and protect a crime scene at a Penticton Mobile Home Park  – the home of one of the suspects in the case. A report not confirmed by police that Roxanne was located in Naramata. Band members are planning to attend on that scene to say prayers.

A spokeswoman for the family confirmed Wednesday, that Louie’s body was found between Naramata and Chute Lake.

Laurie Wilson said the discovery was at a remote location, close to the home of one person arrested in connection with the death of the 26-year-old woman.

Wilson said the family did go up to say prayers at the location on Tuesday.

She said other First Nations members could be visiting.

There will also be a rally for justice in support of the family at the Penticton courthouse at 9 a.m., Thursday when the two people allegedly involved in Louie’s death make an appearance.

Other members of the band held an overnight campfire vigil at the OIB community hall.

 “They remember her as having a million dollar smile and that she was just playful and joyful.” says Laurie Wilson, a band spokesperson.

Louie grew up in Oliver and attended high school there. Wilson recalled she was a happy normal teen, who celebrated her individuality and her own identity.

“She was an amazing mom. Every time you saw her, her child was well dressed and well behaved. She provided for him so well, emotionally and physically,” Wilson said. “She was committed to him, he was a priority in her life.”

In 2014, Louie moved to Vancouver with her three-year-old son to pursue her education and create a better life for her child.

The fact that she was such a responsible mother and intent on building a better life, is what sent up the red flags when she went missing on Sunday, January 4th.

Louie had been in the area visiting friends and family over the holiday season and was scheduled to fly back home to Vancouver out of Penticton Regional Airport the morning of the fourth.

“It alarmed the family because it is not something she would have done,” said Wilson. “She was loving her life in Vancouver and the wonderful opportunities for her energy level.”

Some members of the band have expressed shock at how information on the discovery of Roxanne and the arrest of two suspects was given to media before the parents. Others have stated that “no bail” should be allowed.

Meanwhile others are showing their concern to both families in planning a proper memorial for the decreased.

With files from Castanet