MR. BERNARD SYKES EAGLE SPEAKER passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 11, 2006 at the age of 31 years.

Left to mourn is his loving wife Lisa; 6 children: Marshall, Taliyah, Baby Ryder, Tia, Wiley and Rome; 2 step-daughters Alexis and Katelyn. Sykes was also blessed to spend his life with his 3 sisters: Jessica (Dana), Jillian (Tyson) and Amber. Sykes was blessed with a large family which included 2 uncles Morton (Joan) and Seymour; 3 aunts Ruth (Dennis), Joanne (Dexter) and Abbie (Quyen) as well as numerous cousins and extended family.

Sykes was predeceased by his mother Julia, grandfather Orton, brother George, sister Alice, uncle David and auntie Kim.

Sykes was a special man with a big heart; he lived his life for his children. In his short life he accomplished a lot to be proud of. In his younger years he enjoyed playing hockey. He started in Tiny Mites then moved up to Pee-Wee, moved to junior hockey and played a short time for the Kainai Chiefs. Sykes also loved to Rodeo; he started boy steer riding at the age of 8 years old and continued into Saddle Bronc riding in his teen years. He rode broncs from high school right into the IRCA. Sykes also travelled in his younger years with his grandparents from Pow- Wow to Pow- Wow traditional dancing. Sykes graduated from Kainai High School in 1995; he then went for training at L.C.C. to gain his oil and gas tickets so he could gain employment on the oil rigs. At the time of his passing he was employed by Precision Drilling.

The Wake Service will be held at OLD SAIPOYI SCHOOL GYM, Standoff on Friday, March 17,2006 from 7:00 P.M. to 11 :00 P.M.

The Funeral Service will be held at OLD SAIPOYI SCHOOL GYM, Standoff on Saturday, March 18,2006 at 1 :00 P.M. with Pastor Ruby Anhelher officiating.

Interment will follow at St. Catherine's Cemetery, Standoff.