MARY JENINE BULL CHILD passed away in Edmonton after a valiant effort for life on Friday, March 7th, 2014. She is survived by her daughters, Samantha Garnet, Sarah, Naomi, Selena and Jasmine; brothers, Jake Nadeau, Shane Pantherbone, Gillian Tallow; sisters, Christine Nadeau, Emily Bull Child, Necia Pantherbone; her mother, Garnet Emelia Nadeau; very special friends Leon Lafond of Edmonton, the Bull Child, Tallow, Big Bull, Steele, North Peigan, Mills, Bird and Wolfe Plume, Bad Arm and Tokohopie families. Mary was predeceased by her father Gilbert Franklin Bird. Mary touched us all and our time with her was marvelous. Her love of life and people touched the lives of all those who knew her. She was a compulsive volunteer and was always willing to help those in need, including her ability to fix something that was broken. She loved and cared for her children and others, being non-judgemental. As well as being educated, she was into sports, especially running in the Edmonton City Finals and the Bloomsdale Run in Seattle, WA. She loved Pow Wow trails and native arts and crafts. The Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 - Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge on Monday, March 17th, 2014 at 11:00 A.M., with Reverend Christine Little Bear officiating.