Melissa Brenda Joe, the woman killed by a fallen tree during this month乌鸦传媒檚 severe windstorm, was remembered by friends and family as she was laid to rest on Christmas Eve.

She was 28.

Joe has been identified by multiple sources as the woman who died while inside a tent at a homeless camp, and we乌鸦传媒檙e learning more about exactly why she was there in the first place.

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Cowichan Tribes chief William 乌鸦传媒淐hip乌鸦传媒� Seymour (Squtxulenuhw) said Joe was not homeless herself but had been checking up with family and friends at the encampment.

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Seymour noted Joe had awoken early that morning to get her young daughter off to school before checking on the group just south of Duncan.

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The BC Coroners Service is investigating. Two other men sustained injuries and one was airlifted to hospital for treatment.

Dec. 20 saw high winds cause widespread damage throughout the Cowichan Valley, knocking down trees and power lines. BC Hydro called it one of the worst storms they乌鸦传媒檝e seen in years, with tens of thousands without power.

sarah.simpson@cowichanvalleycitizen.com
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