Allan (Poosh) Houle

Poosh was born in Ste. Rose du Lac, MB on June 17, 1963, and suddenly passed away at Ebb and Flow First Nation on Wednesday, December 25th, 2024 at the age of 61. 

Poosh will be deeply missed by his children; Allen jr., Shawn (Vanessa), Chase (Brooklyn), Layla, Christine and April (Vance).  His grandchildren; Curtis, Alana, Allen jr., Blade, Sakura, Olivia, Octavia, Diaz, Braden, Kershanna and Lincoln. His sisters; Caroline (Mark), Cynthia, Robyn and Debbie (Louie).  And numerous nieces and nephews.

Poosh is predeceased by his wife Donna, his parents Dorothy and Pierre Houle, his brothers Leslie and Michael Houle.

Poosh was a very caring and loving father, grandfather, brother and uncle. He had a close relationship with his nieces and nephews and treated them like his own children.  

In his younger years, Poosh was a very skilled mechanic and could always be found working on vehicles with his dad and some close friends. In later years he became a carpenter for the Ebb and Flow band office where he built many homes for the community members . Poosh and his wife were also members of the Ebb and Flow Razz baseball team who became a second family to Poosh and Donna.  Poosh’s sense of humour, laughter and big bear hugs will be greatly missed by his family and friends.  

A special thanks going out to the Ebb and Flow first responder team, your dedication and hard work during that difficult evening is forever appreciated by his family. 

Wake and Prayer Services was held on Sunday, January 12, 2025 beginning at 5:00 pm in the Ebb and Flow Community Complex, Ebb and Flow First Nation. Prayers were offered at 7:00 pm 

Funeral Service was held on Monday, January 13, 2025 at 1:00 pm in the Ebb and Flow Community Complex., Ebb and Flow First Nation.  

The service will concluded at the complex and cremation has taken place.