The family and the community of St Mary’s First Nation are very sad to announce the passing of James "Hoagie" Nash at the Saint John Regional Hospital on January 16, 2024, at the age of 50 years of age.

Hoagie was born in Fredericton NB on November 1st, 1973, to his parents Gloria Nash and the late Arnold Beaver Nash.

Hoagie is survived by his wife, Trish Hobson; his sons, James, and Joey Nash; daughter, Marki Beek; stepchildren, Wilhelm Forbes, and Maria Forbes, Samantha Hobson; granddaughter, Sierra Hill; brother, Doug "Fred" Nash; sisters, Tammy (Ronnie) Nash, Kathy "Baby" (Jamie), as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.  He will also be missed by his napping buddy, Sassy the dog.

A proud member of St. Mary’s First Nation, Hoagie was happy to be involved in many community activities, he liked four wheeling and was well known for his "Famous Indian Bread".

Visitation will be held at the family home at 55 Brooks Court, St. Mary's First Nation on Friday January 19, 2024, beginning at 3pm; all-day Saturday, and until noon on Sunday. A Funeral Service will take place at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 603 Union Street, Fredericton, on Monday January 22, 2024, at 11am with Father Maria Arokiam Chinnappan as celebrant. A reception will follow in the Maqiyahtimok Centre 247 Maliseet Drive, St. Mary's First Nation. 

Memorial donations in memory of Hoagie, may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be made at www.bishopsfuneralhome.com