Cecelia Houle

Cecelia Houle, 79, of Moorhead, MN, formally Grand Forks, ND, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017, at Moorhead Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center.

Cecelia was born September 24, 1937 in Belcourt, ND to Pierre and Alvina Nadeau LaFountain. She grew up in Belcourt, ND on the Turtle Mountain Chippewa Indian Reservation. In 1979, Cecelia moved to Grand Forks where she was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Cecelia had a strong faith, enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and enjoyed her pets, doing crafts, and listening to country western music.

Cecelia is survived by her children, Robert McCloud, Fargo, Roberta Miller, Grand Forks, Betty McCloud, Moorhead, Marian Dean Valeske, Mellon, WI, Rosemary Robb, Fargo, Andrew McCloud, St Paul, MN, JoAnn Hermanson, Fargo, and David McCloud, Grand Forks. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, 9 siblings, and son, Duane McCloud.

The family of Cecelia Houle is sincerely grateful to the many friends who have given us support and comfort during this time of loss.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
– Matthew 5:4

Service: Thursday, August 3, 2017, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Moorhead, MN at 11:00AM with a visitation one hour prior to services.

Burial: Thursday, August 3, 2017, at St Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery following services in Moorhead, MN.