HILDA MARGARET BIG SWAN of the Piikani Nation, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Friday, June 26, 2015 at the age of 85 years.
She is lovingly remembered by her son Hiram (Cynthia) Big Swan, grandchildren Inez Yellowhorn, Zachery (Jayme) Big Swan, Isaiah Big Swan and Kalib Smith and great-grandchildren Piper Yellowhorn, Malakai Big Swan and Mirika Steele.
She was the last descendant from the lineage of the late Chief Phillip and Annie Big Swan (nee Meat Face).She was also predeceased by her sisters Nellie Yellowhorn, Lizzie Morning Bull, Maggie Prairie Chicken and Bessie North Peigan and brothers Stanley and Archie Big Swan.
A Family Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB., on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at 3:00 P.M.
A Wake Service will be held at the HILDA BIG SWAN RESIDENCE, PIIKANI NATION, AB., on July 1, 2015 commencing at 7:00 P.M.
A Celebration of Hilda's Life will be held at the HILDA BIG SWAN RESIDENCE, PIIKANI NATION, AB., on Thursday, July 2, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. with Archdeacon Sidney Black and Rod North Peigan officiating.
An Interment will follow at St. Cyprian Cemetery, Piikani Nation, AB.