(Leddy/Makoons Little Bear)

On the evening of August 7, 2025 our hearts were shattered when we received the news that you had drowned and were no longer with us,

McKae Richard Ashley Ledingham took his first breath on March 2, 1998 and drew his last breath on August 7, 2025 on the Keeseekowenin First Nation Reserve, MB.

McKae is survived by his precious son, Prestynn (5), his mother, Kimberely, his brothers, Sage and Kaeden and his sister Amanda. He is also survived by his Amma Val, who referred to him as her hunny bunny. He is also survived by his father, Craig Houston and his Auntie Irene, his stepfather, Norm Traverse, Jr. and Kookoo Winnie Traverse. McKae will also be missed by his uncles Shawn (Angie), Kameron (Jacyln), and his Auntie Stacey (Warren). He will also be missed by his close cousins Kaitlyn (Troy), Kyle (Naila), Andrew (Lianne), Paetyn and Avery.

McKae was in the process of obtaining his Treaty under the Sagkeeng First Nation. McKae was looking forward to meeting all his relatives from the Sagkeeng area. He was so proud of his heritage. He was even prouder when he received his spirit animal/name Makoons (Little Bear).

McKae grew up in Riverton, Manitoba and made many lifetime friends in school: Dylan F., Tristan H., Brandon R., Braidy W., Grimsi G., Halley E., and Kaitlyn S. He will be missed dearly by his ride or die special friend, Averee Hurdell….and you can’t forget his favourite teacher, Mr. Janz.

While growing up McKae was blessed with so many friends that turned out to be like family. He was fortunate to have many special aunts that loved and adored him: Aunties April Rundle, Chantel Jones, Ami Roberecki, Fawn Collins, Virginia Whiteway and Charlene Scott. He will also be deeply missed by Papa Ernie and Momma Bev.

McKae was predeceased by his brother Grant Houston, which devastated us all. He was also predeceased by his Pa, Bill Lawrence, Grandpa Al Ledingham, Hnausa Granny Ann Bardarson, and his special auntie, Fantine, who loved him like her own, making him an honorary Collins family member.

The last chapter of McKae’s life took place in the Shoal Lake area. He always talked about how beautiful it was there. While there he made some close friends like Rae, Dustin and Vee (who was waiting for him in Heaven). McKae will also be missed by his dear friends, Liam Freeman and Terrin Rundle (his buds).

Cremation has already taken place, and currently no memorial is being planned.

The family would like to thank the Gimli and Shoal Lake RCMP for all their support and assistance during the investigation and afterwards. The family would also like to acknowledge Rick Kotaska and his staff at Interlake Cremation and Memorial Services in Selkirk, Manitoba. You all took care of our McKae, and we will be forever in your debt.

McKae,
I’ll love you forever
I’ll like you for always
As long as I’m living
My baby you’ll be
Love Mom, xo

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