It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of MICHAEL ROCKY JETT EAGLE BEAR who was called home to be reunited with his beloved mother Andrea Tara Day Chief on Monday, December 26, 2022, at the tender age of 21 years old.

Michael is survived by his father Rocky (Jamie) Eagle Bear, his loving siblings: Brendan Hudson Noah, his twin sister Michaela Andi, Zack, Kadence, and Maria; his grandparents Nora Eagle Bear, Lucille (Eugene) White Quills, and Andrew Winold (Benita) Creighton; and great-grandmothers: June Day Chief, and Teresa Wadsworth; Michael was also a godfather to Stanley, who he loved to spoil. We will never forget his loving smile and his kind, generous, and caring spirit that was felt by many people.

Michael was born on April 7, 2001, to his late mother Tara Day Chief in Lethbridge, AB. He grew up on the westside of Lethbridge, AB. As a child, he was known for his mischievous curiosity and loved to spend time with his younger cousins. When Michael was very young, he put his foam sword in the furnace and ran around his grandpa Winold's house with the sword in hand screaming fire. He loved spending time at all of his grandparents' homes. In his younger years, Michael enjoyed skateboarding, playing tag, and basketball and somehow broke or fractured his bones in all three of his favourite sports/games. When Michael was younger, he loved watching WWE with his brother Hudson and stepdad Charles. Michael would put a belt on and reenact the wrestling moves with his brother Hudson. When Michael and Michaela were swimming, he had almost drowned her, not realizing it, from re-enacting one of his wrestling moves. Michael and Michaela had lots of crazy adventures as children. One of the times, Michael and Michaela were not listening to their mom when she told them to buckle up while she quickly went into the store, when the two of them jumped into the front seat. Michaela's foot had hit the stick shift and the vehicle started rolling back and Michael had grabbed the wheel and turned it. The vehicle bumped into a tree but if it wasn't for Michael they would have driven into oncoming traffic. In 2018, shortly after his mother's passing, Michael cooked an Easter dinner and invited his close friends and family. 

Michael graduated in 2019 at Chinook High School in Lethbridge, AB. Shortly after graduating, he started working at Sunrise Poultry, catching chickens. Michael met one of his best friends, Jake McDonald, while working at Sunrise. They later worked together with BMT Construction until shortly before his passing. Michael was a hard worker, and was always willing to lend a helping hand no matter what the job was.  

Michael has a large family and extended family, and is survived by his uncles and aunties: Eugene, Jade, and Jeanelle White Quills, Jayce, Lennie, and Alfreda Small Eyes, Mary, and Angela Creighton, Craig (Shannon) Wells, Darcy Day Chief, Sheridan Denton, Garret (Nadine) Tailfeathers, Rhonda (Rob) Crow, Alanna Eagle Bear, Coby (Jack) Royal, and Hank, Gordie, and Lydia Bruised Head. He also leaves behind his special cousins he took as brothers: Jayden Creighton-Fox, Tyreese Scout, Brendan Wells, and Payton Tailfeathers as well as his special aunties: Darcie Doore, Elaine Creighton-Fox, and Glenda Day Chief.

Michael was predeceased by his mother Tara Day Chief and stepdad Charles Davis; grandpa Alphonse Eagle Bear; great-grandparents: Mike and Angeline Eagle Bear, David Sr. and Gwen Healy, Melvin Wadsworth, Sam and Flora Creighton; great-aunties: Shelly Wadsworth, and Olive Creighton; great-uncles: Leslie (Lubby) Day Chief, Myron Wadsworth; and special auntie Kyla Creighton. 

We would like to thank all of Michael's family members and numerous friends who supported him throughout his life. The family apologizes for anyone whom we may have missed.

A Family Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 - 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at 4:00 P.M.

A Wake Service will be held at the TANNER CENTENIAL SENIORS CENTRE, 260 - 1 Street West, Cardston, AB, on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 from 6:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.

The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST MARY'S IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, Blood Reserve, AB, on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. with Father Pawel Andrasz O.M.I. celebrating.

Following the Funeral Mass, Michael will be laid to rest in the White Quills family plot.