Trista Renelle Tyra Metatawabin

AUGUST 8, 2000 MAY 17, 2025

Portrait of Trista Renelle Tyra Metatawabin
Portrait of Trista Renelle Tyra Metatawabin

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Trista Renelle-Tyra Metatawabin at the age of 24; on May 17, 2025, in Ottawa, Ontario. Trista was born in Timmins, Ontario at the Timmins General Hospital, and moved to Ottawa with her mom and sisters at the age of 4. Trista’s journey was one of love, strength, and deep connection with those around her.

She leaves behind her beloved sisters, Rachelle, Sylvannah, and Billie-Rose, as well as her father, James Tomagatick. Trista now joins her mother, Kathy Metatawabin, in the Spirit World, where she will be embraced in love and light.

Trista’s warmth, kindness, and unwavering spirit touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her laughter, generosity, and wisdom will forever remain in our hearts.

Forever loved, forever remembered.

Please join us for a Celebration of Trista’s Life on Thursday May 29th at the the Beechwood National Memorial Centre, 280 Beechood Ave. Ottawa, ON from 5pm to 7pm. A Sacred Fire will then be held, TBA (to be announced) after the Celebration of Life.

All welcome, kitchi meegwetch. 

Digital Guestbook

  1. Christopher Metatawabin

    May you finally understand why you were born on this earth………You did not stay too long. You created relationships to help you and to brighten their own lives. We will meet again in the after life. Good bye!

  2. Rachel Duggan

    I am so extremely sorry for your loss. I had the privilege of going to school with Trista. I didn’t know her very well, but the few times I did speak to her, she was such a kind and beautiful soul. I wish I had gotten the chance to get to know her better. My deepest sympathies to the family and friends. Rest in peace beautiful.

  3. Shontelle Prokipcak

    Tristah,
    May you rest now in the stillness beyond all suffering.
    You walked a path marked by deep pain and great courage.
    For eleven years, I had the privilege of walking beside you –
    witnessing your gentleness, your sensitivity, your kindness, and the quiet strength that carried you forward, even when the way was hard.
    Your journey was not easy,
    The burdens you bore were many –
    and yet, there was always light in you.
    A light that reached others, even in your darkest moments.
    Now, like a flame your heart finds freedom.
    May all your wounds be soothed.
    May all fear fall away.
    May you know peace.

    With deep respect and gratitude.
    I honor your life,
    your story,
    and every moment shared.

    Loving Kindness, S

  4. Rachel Chard

    I love you Trista.
    I carry you with me wherever I go.
    I will miss you forever, but I am happy
    you have your mom with you now. You
    were such a wild spirit, sweet girl. Rest in
    peace.

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