INDIAN ISLAND, NB – Mary Delila Dereka Lynn Paul, age 18, passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 4th, 2016. Born in Moncton, she was the daughter of Catherine Sanipass and David Richard, and biological daughter of Delora Paul. She was also the goddaughter of Lindsay Paul and Raymond Julian.
She learned how to figure skate at age 5 with the Can Skate program and then starting playing hockey at age 7. Her achievements in hockey consisted of being team captain of the Richibucto boy’s team, making it to the finals in the Canada Youth Under 17 Championship and also made it to the National Aboriginal Youth Championship. She will be remembered for her vibrant personality and her big smile.
Besides her parents, Dereka is survived by two brothers, Chad Sanipass and John Richard; three sisters, Wanieta Bennett, Claudette Roper and Eva Richard; as well as by her grandparents, Evangeline Sanipass, Judy Paul and Joe John Sanipass.
Resting at her home, 62 Island Dr., Indian Island, beginning on Sunday at 2:00 pm until time of the funeral. A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, August 9th, 2016 at 4:00 pm, Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha Roman Catholic Church, Indian Island. Arrangements are in care of Thompson’s Funeral Home, Richibucto (523-4252).