Eunice Esther “Snooksie” Bird
Remembering Eunice Esther “Snooksie” Bird: A Daughter, Sister, and Community’s Unanswered Question
Prince Rupert, BC, September 1st, 2025 — Today marks 61 years since the mysterious disappearance of 16-year-old Eunice Esther “Snooksie” Bird, a case that still weighs heavily on those who loved her and the broader Indigenous community.
The Last Day Someone Saw Her
On that warm September day in 1964, Eunice—affectionately known as Snooksie—was living at the Cassiar Cannery alongside her family. Late that evening, she approached her grandmother in the darkened room they shared and quietly asked for her last paycheque. Shortly afterward, she was seen getting into a yellow sports car, presumably headed toward Quesnel to visit a boyfriend—although his identity has remained elusive.
A Call Unanswered
When Eunice’s parents reported her missing, the RCMP dismissed their concerns, labeling her a runaway and doing little to initiate a formal investigation. This lack of action forced the family to take their own path—traveling across British Columbia in search of any hint or sighting.
Family Memories & Lingering Hope
Eunice’s younger sister, Wendy Redknap, poignantly recalled the last evening they were together—Snooksie quietly entering the room to ask for her paycheck, a moment that remains deeply etched in her memory.
Friends described her as kind-hearted and generous—someone always willing to offer help or comfort to others.
Wendy and other family members have continued to share her story through social media and community groups to keep her memory alive and to spark any new leads—even decades later.
Final Thoughts
This blog post isn’t just a chronicle of a disappearance—it’s a call to remember, to listen, and to act. Eunice wasn’t a mere statistic; she was a daughter, sister, friend, and community member. With renewed attention and collective remembrance, maybe, just maybe, her story will spark the closure and justice her family has long sought.
If you knew Snooksie—or have any information, trace, or memory—please share it. You’re not only speaking for a victim, but honoring the love and hope of those who still grieve her absence.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Prince Rupert RCMP at 250-627-0700 (Case #2024-5261) or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Anonymous tips can also be submitted online.
