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Canard -- Robert Lee"White Eagle" Canard, beloved father, son, and brother, passed to the Spirit World December 9, 2002, after several years of declining health and energy. Bob was born in Washington, DC, on February 3, 1942, the first child of Virgil V. and Ruth Swamp Canard. He was a member of the Oneida Indian Nation through his mother and of the Creek Nation, Thlopthlocco Tribal Town, through his father. His grandfather, Roly Canard, was principal chief of the Creek Nation, an honor that Bob was very proud of. In 1981, Bob was chief of the Thlopthlocco Tribal Town. Bob attended public schools in Albuquerque and graduated from UNM in 1969 with a degree in Biology. He attended the University of Utah Medical School for two years, and then graduated with an MSW from the University of Utah in 1977. He was a Lt. in the NM National Guard for seven years. He is survived by his two children from his former marriage, a son, Robert Brandon Canard (spouse, Andrea) of West Jordan, UT; and a daughter, Tracy Leigh Canard (fiance, L.T. Goodluck) of Chinle, AZ. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Brandon, Bobbie, Cassidie, and Cody Canard, all of West Jordan, UT. In addition, he is survived by his mother, Ruth Swamp Canard, Albuquerque; brother, Roger Canard (Denise), Los Lunas; two sisters, Patti Canard, Albuquerque, and Linda Doering (Allen) of Moenkopi, AZ; two nephews, Jason Romero and Mekko Doering (Tammi); and an uncle, Curtis Canard (Diane). His father, Virgil"Buck" Canard, preceded him in death. Bob loved his children more than anything in the world, and their accomplishments gave him much joy. He was close to them throughout his life, even when distant geographically from them. He also took great joy in helping other people. He was a medicine man, healer, and counselor. He held several jobs in the social work field until recent years. His caring especially extended to his mother. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Albuquerque Indian Center, First Nations Community Health Center, or a charity of your choice. Cremation has taken place by Sunrise Society. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Marks-on-the-Mesa Episcopal Church, 431 Richmond Dr NE, Albuquerque, on Monday, December 16, 2002, at 3:00 p.m. A reception will follow in the parish hall.
        Published on: Sun December 15, 2002