James Sandfly Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to James Sandfly (Bonnyville, Alberta), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. James left this world on September 3, 2025 at the age of 63, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Sandfly to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Johnny Sandfly and Jeannine Blyan. He is survived by: his spouse Shannon John; his children, Jorjah Keesaynew, Fiona Kytwayhat, Jolynn Kahpoonapit (Jamie), Jean Kahpoonapit (David), Jayden Kahpoonapit, Janessa Kahpoonapit, Jerri-Lynn Singer and Jade-Lynn Singer (Dalton); his adoptive children, Gregory "GiGi" Mitsuing, Ty'lan John and Tianne Demerais; his grandson Jerayden Pahtayken; his siblings, Murray Keesaynew (Rose), Wesley Sandfly (Georgina), Lorraine Sandfly, Darlene Dufresne, Jean Singer, Bertha Singer, Henrietta Singer, Vivian Stick and Theresa Singer; his aunt Christine Fly; his uncle Joe Blyan; and his siblings' children, Kyle Dufresne, Lorine Dufresne, Chey Dufresne and Tammy Dufresne. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family & friends.
