Andrew "Jam" George William Kematch

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our Dad, Choom, Brother, Uncle, Nephew and a good Friend. Andrew “Jam” Kematch passed away at the age of 78 yrs old, peacefully at home with family and friends on Jan 03, 2026.

Andrew was born to Lorna & Allan Kematch in Shoal River MB, “Sapotaweyak”. He lived all his life in “Sap”, got married to the late Florestine Moore, they had five children together. He did various jobs to provide for his family, he worked at the old sawmill in the early 70’s & 80’s. He also did alot of trapping, fishing, hunting and did alot of sweet grass picking so he could provide.

Andrew was a very friendly, kind, giving, loving person, when you sat down to visit all you hear is laughter, he also loved to tease and imitate his visitors. He hardly ever complained, he would always say “it’s okay – it’s good”. This fall he requested prayers and received his lord and saviour into his life.

We Thank-you so much to those that were there always helping him out.

Andrew is survived by his children: Lorna, Jermaine, Andy, Ricky and Rena. Step daughtersShawna, Zengerli & Leslie Brass; His sisters Judy Kematch, Belinda Kematch. Brother; Avery “Oliver” Kematch (Wayne); Uncles; Harold Brass and Alpheus Brass. And numerous nieces and nephews grand-children and great grand children “chapans”.

Andrew was predeceased by his wife Florestine, his parents Allan & Lorna Kematch, his son Anthony Travis, stepdaughters Roxanne and Joni Kematch, son-in-law, Darren Mink sisters too numerous to mention. Auntie’s: Doris Brass, Lois Cook, Edna Brass, Josephine Brass, Velma Quill, Naomi lachose. Uncles: Seaford Kematch, Ray Kematch, Lawrence Cook, Eldon Quill, Grandmother: Rebecca Kematch Grandfather: Andrew Brass.