MICHAEL (Mikey) BIG SWALLOW, of Standoff, Alberta, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 30, 2008 at the age of 22 years. Michael is survived by his parents Eric and Monica Plaited Hair of Standoff, Alberta, and Melvin Yellow Old Women of Siksika, Alberta. His siblings, Melvina (Johnny) Big Swallow, Donald (Pamela) Big Swallow, Dale Marie, Tiffany, Bradford, Bradley (Michelle) Big Swallow, Brodie Big Swallow, Robbie Plaited Hair, Scottie (Brooks) Plaited Hair, Memphis (Racine) Gros Ventie Boy, Dana (Bradley) Gros Ventie Boy. Michael leaves to cherish his memory, his son Malachi Michael Chief Body. Michael will also be forever remembered by his numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and extended families. The family of Michael, and his extended families - Big Swallow, Twigg, Weasel Moccasin, Yellow Old Women, and Delaney invite family, relatives, and friends to pay their respects between 5:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge on Friday, December 5, 2008 at 5:00 P.M. Prayer leaders are Reverend Rocky Brave Rock and Julianna Day Chief. A Wake Service will be held at WHITE CALF CHAPEL, Standoff, on Friday, December 5, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. with Reverend Rocky Brave Rock Celebrant. A Funeral Mass will be Celebrated at ST. MARY’S IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH, Blood Reserve, on Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Pawel Andrasz Celebrant. Interment at Old Agency - ONE SPOT CEMETERY, North Blood Reserve. Michael’s family is sincerely grateful to the medical staff of the Chinook Regional Hospital Intensive Care Unit for their medical care and caring support.