GARY ABERDEEN, OF THE BLOOD RESERVE PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY AT HIS RESIDENCE IN STANDOFF, ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2009 AT THE AGE OF 53 YEARS. Gary leaves to mourn, his long time friend and companion Anthony Wells/Roundnose, his special adopted son, Corbin Campbell, his brothers, Lindsay, James, David (Rhea), sisters, Yvonne (Rufus) Pretty Young Man, Sandra (Pat) McDougall, Patsy (Ed) and their families, Aunts, Mrs. Elizabeth Big Throat, Mrs. Clara (Francis) Russell and families.

Gary was predeceased by his parents Daisy and Phillip Aberdeen, brothers - Edmund, Ivan, Lester, Gabriel, Phillip Jr., sisters - Virginia, Mary and nephew Matthew Aberdeen.

Gary was born and raised on the Blood Reserve and resided in the Standoff Community most of his life. Gary was always surrounded by friends and relatives and was always there to assist those in need. Although Gary was quiet in nature, he had a sense of humor and will be remembered for his wit and honesty. Gary took great pride in his meticulous home and surroundings.

Gary attended Standoff Day School, Lee Side School in Cardston, St. Mary’s Jr. H.S., and finished at the Catholic Central High School in Lethbridge. The highlight in his life was a school trip throughout Europe. Following high school he enrolled in a computer course at the Lethbridge College. Gary worked in many different fields throughout his life.

Gary will be sadly missed by friends and relatives.

A Family Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB., on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 5:00 P.M.

A Wake Service will be held at White Calf Chapel, Standoff, AB., on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 from 6:00 to 11:00 P.M.

A Funeral Service will be held at ST. MARY’S IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, Standoff, AB., on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 11:00 A.M., with Reverend Pawel Andrasz O.M.I., celebrant. Interment to follow at St. Catherine’s Cemetery.