Calvin Red Crow “Ii’tap at ainih kii’” (Singing In the Back) March 23, 1958- February 19, 2010.

Sadly and sorrowfully we announce the sudden passing of Calvin, loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend, while attending a staff conference in Edmonton. Calvin leaves to mourn his loving wife Rose of 20 years, children; Nelson (Paula) and Cody (Bobbi); Calvin was a very special Pappa to Georgie, Xyler and Marie.

Other family and friends left to mourn his passing; Parents: Florence Red Crow and Clarence (Emily) Red Crow; Sisters: Barbara, Noreen, Ernestine (Cal), Marie (Aldwin), Patsy (Ken Ito) and Rosella; Brothers: Frank (Annette), Allison (Jaime), Clarence (Rita), Hendrick (Corolla), James and Max (Lori); Aunties: Angeline Standing Alone, Bernadette Young Pine, Dolores Gadbois, Pauline Tallow, Camillia (Steven) Wadsworth, Ada Red Crow, Rosie Red Crow, Stella (Peter) Red Crow and Elizabeth Red Crow; Uncles: Vincent White Quills, Roderick (Audrey) White Quills, Sidney Young Pine, Leonard (Bernice) Old Shoes, Jim (Catherine) Red Crow and Great Uncle Tony (Lorna) Black Water; numerous nieces and nephews; Godchildren Maleek and Mike White Quills, Lexie Iron Shirt, Cassie Red Crow and Tionne Russell; Annie Teresa Young Pine, Odile Day Chief; Sisters-in-law: Melanie Stabs Down (Jamie, Tanner and Dory) and Linda (Lenny) Little Bear (Natalie and McKenzie).

Growing up, he played varsity basketball at St. Mary’s High School and later participated in the Indian Rodeo Cowboy Association as a Team Roper and partner for the late John Many Chief. Calvin was a hard worker and was seldom unemployed, his employment history included work as a carpenter for Kainai Industries, as a contractor for Blood Tribe Public Works and most recently as a certified Security Guard for the Blood Tribe Administration; going above and beyond his duties ensuring the safety of employees and public alike at the Human Resources Building.

Calvin married the love of his life in 1995. Together they raised Nelson and Cody and recently added three grandchildren that Calvin cherished and loved with all his heart. The best times were spending time at home with the little ones getting all the hugs and kisses they demanded to give him. ‘Pappa’ was their main man. Calvin’s laugh is something that will never be forgotten. He was compassionate, someone to talk to about anything and everything. He had an uncanny ability to bring a smile to your face no matter how rough the day. He was a positive role model and mentor for the young people in his life. He had a great passion for junk food and never missed an opportunity to share with his family. Calvin was a provider and took a fatherly role to his nieces and nephews when it was required. Calvin always cared for others and never expected anything in return.

Calvin was especially proud of his younger brother Franklyn and his accomplishments with Cornerstone Funeral Home and his position as Counselor on Chief and Council. Calvin was predeceased by his Grandparents: Fanny White Quills, Ada Kadanaga, Jim Red Crow, Paul White Quills; Grandfathers: Willie Scraping White, Peter Bignose; Sister Flora Red Crow; niece Nevaeh, nephews Junior White Quills and Dave Red Crow; Uncles: Morris, Arthur, Leo and Dennis White Quills, Johnny, Frederick and William Red Crow; Mother-in-law Dorothy Rabbit, Bill & Rita Rabbit and Uncle George Day Rider.

A Family Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB, on Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 4:30 P.M.

A Wake Service will be held at the WHITE CALF CHAPEL, on Thursday, February 25, 2010 from 7:00 to 11:00 P.M. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. MARY’S IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, on Friday, February 26, 2010 at 11:00 A.M., with Father Pawel Andrasz O.M.I., Celebrant.
Interment to follow at St. Mary’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