Theresa Patricia Demery-Lafontaine, age 72, of Belcourt, ND, passed away on Wednesday March 13th, 2024 at 7:19 p.m. at Trinity Hospital, Minot ND.

Theresa Lafontaine was born on August 7th, 1951 to Alice Belgarde & Norman Demery. Theresa was raised in Belcourt, ND and completed her education and college here as well. Theresa was a proud Mother and Grandmother, she loved spending time with her family and friends.

Theresa worked many occupations, mainly known for working at Skydancer Hotel and Casino as a Cook, gift shop cashier, and lastly as a receptionist. Theresa loved sunrises, good conversations, and coffee (Preferably Tim Hortons, haha). Theresa loved to joke around, went by "Big Mama, T, and Mama Bear," and always laughed and had     a good time. She was a loving generous spirit and she will be dearly missed.

Theresa is survived by her sister, Ernestine Lafontaine; her children, Norman Freeman Lafontaine, Lucion Jr Lafontaine, Rachel Lafontaine, and Rhoda Lafontaine; her grandchildren, Corissa Lafontaine, Tristan Redhair, Norman Jr Lafontaine, Cheyanne Lafontaine, and Noah Lafontaine; and her animals, Stud Muffin and Little Love.

Theresa was preceded in death by her parents, Alice Belgarde & Norman Demery, her daughter, Alice E. Lafontaine, siblings, Irene DeCoteau, Charles Demery, Fred Demery, Bill Demery, Floyd Demery, Larry Demery, Beatrice Demery, Melvin Demery, Sarah Bernie, Dorothy Desjarlais, Linda Vallie, and Oliver Vallie.

Casket Bearers are Norman Freeman Lafontaine, Lucion Jr Lafontaine, Donovan Houle, Jared Falcon, Tyler Scott, and Dustin Desjarlais. Honorary Bearers are Tristan Redhair and Norman Andrew Lafontaine.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, March 20th, 2024 at St. Anthony's Catholic Chruch, Belcourt, ND with a visitation beginning at 8:00 AM and Rosary Service at 9:00 AM prior to the funeral mass. The burial will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Dunseith, ND following funeral services. Father Tony Hession, SOLT presiding.

Elick Funeral Home, Rolla, ND.

Poem by Corissa Lafontaine

The whole world shines behind her eyes when she smiles.

If only she knew she's a lighthouse that saves lost souls at sea.

All the stars in the sky will be less lonely with a soul so bright.

The moon will be less lonely with the light shining through her eyes.

Whenever lonely, all you have to do is look up to the sky

and she'll be there to talk to.