All Obituaries

“Tso’wa’aki” Marcia Holly Smith It is with deep sorrow we announce “Tso’wa’aki” Marcia Holly Smith (nee Crow-Chief), entered the spirit world on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Marcia will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and kind friend. Her spirit of generosity and care will continue to inspire those who were fortunate enough to know her. Marcia was born on August 19, 1966, and attended both on and off-reserve schools and graduated from Drumheller...

Joanne, 45 years old, was born in Calgary Alberta on August 15, 1978. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joanne on May 1, 2024. Joanne was the daughter of Kelly and Daphne Good Eagle. She is survived by her children Layla (Sayder), Markus, Mattias, and Amya Makokis, her only sister Michelle Black Kettle, her father Kelly Good Eagle and her best friends whom she took as her sisters, since childhood Michelle Big Wolf and Marla Calf Robe. Her Aunties March (Beetle),...

Jarius Calf Robe of Siksika Nation passed away at Siksika Nation on April 26, 2024 at the age of 21. It is with great sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing of our precious son, father, brother, grandson, nephew, uncle, friend, and man of the house Jarius Cole George Calf Robe. Jarius attended the Siksika Outreach School. He had a love for sports and was an outstanding athlete playing Hockey, Basketball, and Baseball. Jarius took home many awards and medals and travelled to many...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandpa, son, brother, uncle and friend. Clayton Red Gun (Cruz) was born on Siksika Nation on March 24/1965, and passed away suddenly on April/24/2024 at the age of 59. Clayton is survived by his children; Clayton (Can), Cyrena, Kristy, Taylor, Traditional children; Jenny BOM, Taylor CC, Sky H, and Ranell C. His mother Rose Red Gun, his sisters; Nena, Julliet, Tama, Harriette (Quinton) and his brothers; Horton...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce Bonnie Belanger passed away peacefully on April 18, 2024, at Red Deer Hospital, at the age of 71, surrounded by family. Bonnie was born on April 12, 1953, in Preeceville, Saskatchewan. In 1955 the family moved to Drayton Valley where Bonnie grew up and attended school. In 1976 Bonnie & Terry moved to Brooks, where Bonnie worked at the Newell Hotel for 12 years. After that Bonnie focused on bookkeeping for their company T.P. Excavating. Bonnie...

It is with profound sadness that we inform you of the passing of our esteemed community member, Mr. Tom Kimani. Mr. Kimani of Calgary, passed away in Calgary, shortly after midnight April 25, 2024 following complications from what was termed a 'Busy Surgery'. He had previously undergone a successful surgery two years ago and had recovered well. Mr. Kimani is survived by his loving family; wife, Madam Purity Thairu; daughter, Sylvia; sons David, James and his granddaughter Eliana. All...

In loving memory of a sweet beautiful Siksika lady, our dear Anna Shirley Low Horn, age 64 years old, of Siksika Ab., passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024, in Vancouver, B.C. Shirley leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness, that will forever endure in the hearts of those whose lives she touched. Shirley was born on March 17, 1960 at the Blackfoot Indian Hospital. Shirley was predeceased by her mother Henrietta (2022), and spoke of her often, always sharing memories. Being raised by...

Obituary for Darlene Beck   Darlene Marion Beck went to her heavenly home on April 9, 2024, with her loving husband and children at her side. Her unwavering faith in God gave her the strength needed as she struggled with Parkinson’s Plus. Darlene was born to Martin and Ella Unrath on May 17, 1946, in Maple Creek, SK, and was the oldest of 5 children. Darlene is predeceased by her parents and an infant sister, Yvonne. Darlene attended school in Golden Prairie, SK until grade...

Albert Patrick Owl Child “Uncle Buck” was born April 10, 1938 at the Blackfoot Hospital on Siksika Nation and passed away April 8, 2024 at Siksika Elders Lodge surrounded by loved ones at the age of 85 years. Our father, uncle, grandfather and friend Albert was raised near Cluny at “Siksika South Camp” where he attended residential school and was known as a hard-working man all his life. Albert was predeceased by his parents Elizabeth Owl Child and Paul Spencer Owl...

Obituary Roger Stacy Sun Walk - Iiksanik’kakatosi November 24, 1981 – April 7, 2024 It saddens our hearts to announce the sudden passing of Roger Stacy Sun Walk “stacycakes” (morning star) born November 24, 1981 in Fort MacLeod, Alberta passed away April 7, 2024 @ 7am in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Stacy enjoyed family life and powwow life. He loved doing arts and crafts and was good at it. Stacy had a good sense of humor and could always put a smile on your face. He was...