It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear brother GUY RED CRANE (MELTING TALLOW) surrounded by his family at the Calgary Foothills Hospital on Monday, January 10, 2011 at the age of 65 years. Guy was born at the Blood Reserve Hospital in Cardston, AB on February 7, 1945. He received his education in Fort Macleod, AB and was one of the first native students to attend the schools in the Willow Creek School Division. During his life, Guy resided on the Blood Reserve, Lethbridge and Calgary. For the last six months, he made his home in Calgary with niece Naomi Melting Tallow and his nephews. In his younger years, he made many accomplishments. One of his highlights is when he had the opportunity to be a part of the Long Time Pipe Ceremony with his grandfather John Red Crane. Another is when he received the transfer of the Sacred Whistle. He was also a traditional chicken dancer and won several championships at the Calgary Stampede and throughout Canada and the U.S. He was an avid sportsman. He played hockey with both the Fort Macleod and Kainai hockey teams. He was also an excellent softball player. He played on several softball teams. Guy also like playing pool, especially challenging a game with his dad Frank. Above all, Guy loved spending time with his family, especially his nieces, nephews and grand nieces and nephews. He devoted much of his time and energy as an uncle to them. Guy loved them all equally and unconditionally. He even had a special nickname for each and every one of them. Guy made a huge impact on his family because of the love and generosity he shared with them. He was a loving, caring, compassionate and humble man. Despite his illness, he gave us all such courage and hope and reminded us of the preciousness of life. He lived life to the fullest.
Guy leaves to mourn his siblings; Floyd (Sharon) Melting Tallow, Freida Melting Tallow, Philomena (Rusty) Schindler, Frankina (Joe), Francine (Patrick) White Man, Brent (Sherry) Chief Body, Odille Shouting, Lorraine Chief Body, Jennifer Chief Body, son Constable Willy Big Smoke, adopted siblings; Tim (Alex) Brown Weasel, Charlene (Radford) Brewer, Patricia (Neil) Crow Child, Isabel Cross Child and Adam Cross Child, aunties; Joan Big Sorrel Horse and Monica Chief Body and uncle Joseph Chief Body. He was predeceased by his parents Josephine and Frank Melting Tallow and Victor (Louisa) Chief Body, siblings; Francis Red Crane, Vera Melting Tallow, Esther Red Crane, Alfred and Randy Chief Body, uncles; Fred and Conrad Chief Body, aunties; Ida, Mary and Bertha Chief Body, grandparents; John Red Crane and Lizzie Standing Alone, Josephine Red Crane, Joe and Kate Chief Body. The family appreciates and acknowledges the physicians and nurses of the Calgary Foothills Hospital for all their kindness and support during our brother’s illness. Also, thank you to the staff of Peter Coyle for the care they provided for our brother during his stay there. “We will miss you Guy. You have put a hole in our hearts, but we will fill it with all the beautiful memories and special moments we had with you. We will remember you forever in our hearts. We all love you so much. Goodbye for now. Rest in Peace Mr. Guy Smiley!!!” A Wake Service will be held at CHIEF MOUNTAIN CHAPEL, Moses Lake on Friday, January 14, 2011 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at CHIEF MOUNTAIN CHAPEL, Moses Lake on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at St. Catherine’s Cemetery. Honoured to serve the family, CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1. Telephone (403) 381-7777. E-mail: care@cornerstonefh.ca