Ginger Theresa LaRocque Poitra, age 76, of Belcourt, North Dakota, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2024, at her home surrounded by family.

Ginger was born on November 11, 1947 in Dunseith, North Dakota to Joseph and Madeline LaRocque. She graduated from Dunseith High School in 1965 and married the love of her life, Anthony Louis Poitra on June 5, 1965. They were married for 50 years making their home in Belcourt, North Dakota raising their three beautiful children. When the children were in school, Ginger went on to earn a degree as a paraprofessional from Turtle Mountain Community College.

She pursued a career as a paraprofessional (Special Education Department), working at Turtle Mountain Elementary School for 35 years, where she was known for her patience and love of her students.

Ginger loved shopping and was passionate about Elvis/Patsy Cline, bingo, and listening to old country music. Christmas was always her favorite holiday, with her big tree in the living room and her house decorated! During the holidays, her grandchildren were always excited for her famous butterscotch pie with homemade cracker crust. She will be dearly missed and forever remembered for her love of family and friends. She was a proud mother and grandmother constantly sharing stories of their accomplishments. She brought joy to their lives and loved them all so very much.

Ginger is preceded in death by her husband Anthony Louis Poitra, her parents Joseph and Madeline LaRocque, siblings, sisters: Shirley Wendt, Joanne Eden, Lana Ueke, and brother Gary LaRocque and is survived by her three children: Todd (Geraldine) Poitra, Roxane Poitra (Morin), Michaela Poitra, and 10 grandchildren: Brandon (Jessica) Poitra, Tonie Jay, Codey Poitra, Kelsey (Matt)  Baustad, Dominic (Michelle) Poitra, Veronica (Trevor) Dionne, Kari (Jonathan) Wallette, Lance (Presley) Jay, Nick Dionne, and Aaivyn Morin and 14 great grandchildren: Kaid, Porter, Brantley, Jessa, Alauni, Ryder Rose, Brooklyn, Brody, Logan, Dakota, Sylvie, Alayah, Havlin, and Ian. Many cousins, nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 8:00 A.M. at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Dunseith, ND with rosary at 9:00, Mass at 10:00, followed by burial at St. Louis Cemetery, Dunseith and meal at the church.

"To my mother in heaven, thank you for always loving me and guiding me. Even though you are no longer here with me I can still feel your love guiding me. You are always in my heart. We love you and miss you dearly." Todd, Roxane, and Michaela