Esther is survived by her children, Carol (Ray) Derickson, Sarah Potts, Carol Rain and Barry Potts; grandchildren, Tyson and Shawna Johnson, Lisa Potts-Johnson, Brad, Kim, Marie and Matthew Potts, Christopher, Aaron and Graeme Derickson, Shylo, Katrina, Joey and Chazz Rain; 18 great-grandchildren, 28 great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Margaret Montour, Roy Louis, Kathy Louis, Delford Louis and Melton Louis; numerous extended family and friends.
Esther was predeceased by her loving husband, Arthur “Art” Potts; sons, Ralph and Glenn Potts; parents, Jacob and Sarah Louis; siblings, Arnup Louis, Velma Greyeyes, Irene Tootoosis, Betty Potts, Pauline Potts, Wilda Louis and Helen Gladue; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and extended family.
Funeral Wake
Beginning Sunday, March 10, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.
Native Full Gospel Fellowship
Funeral Service
Monday, March 11, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.
Native Full Gospel Fellowship
Officiating
Pastor Glen Forsberg
Pastor Sandra Ermineskin
Pallbearers
Neal Potts, Brent Potts, Elliot Louis, Steven Gladue,
Ryan Ermineskin, Tyson Johnson, Brad Potts, Marlon Louis
Honorary Pallbearers
Roy Louis, Don Schilling, Esther’s Howse cousins, Grant Potts, Delford Louis, Calvin Ward, Mary Stoney, Inez Baptiste, Myrtle Kline, Flossie Buffalo, Mariam Scalplock, Mary Norwest and Jean Omeasoo
Interment
Riverside Cemetery
~The family wishes to extend their gratitude toward the staff of Long Term Care - Wetaskiwin Hospital and Care Centre, all who provided food, Pastor Glen Forsberg, Native Full Gospel Fellowship, Wombold Family Funeral Homes, Samson Cree Nation and Daystone Catering for their contributions and support, our apologies if we missed anyone, it was not our intention~
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