IRA SHAWN BIG SORREL HORSE, passed away on March 12, 2021 in Lethbridge at the age of 39 years.
Ira Shawn Big Sorrel Horse (Brown Weasel) was born on January 14, 1982 in Cardston, Alberta. He was predeceased by his parents and grandparents, Bob Big Sorrel Horse and Josette Brown Weasel of Kainai, Albert Big Snake and Maggie Sun Shoe of Siksika, parents Gregory Big Sorrel Horse (Brown Weasel) and Joan Big Sorrel Horse (Big Snake) of Kainai.
Ira’s journey into the spirit world started March 12, 2021, bringing sadness and tears to his children, Jody Mason, Orland Hayden, Ira Seth Jr., Patrick Joel, Haily Noelle; Ira’s siblings that loved him unconditional, Stewart (Lyn) Big Sorrel Horse, Francine Big Snake, Teresa (Eric) Big Sorrel Horse, Jason Big Sorrel Horse, Wesley Big Sorrel Horse, Sydney Plaited Hair, Delroy Oka Jr. Ira so loved his surviving Aunts and uncle, Teresa and Wallace Bear Chief and Aunt Rose Marie Poor Eagle. Ira is survived by his special nephew King Kayden and 34 nieces and nephews 36 great nieces and nephews and one great great niece and two great great babies to be; Also the beautiful loving cousins and friends from Kainai and Siksika that he loved and prayed for.
Ira loved life, he was educated on the Blood Reserve, Calgary and Siksika, obtaining certificates to pursue his line of work in carpentry, he worked with numerous companies in and around Calgary, did some work with his brothers on the reserve. Ira tried hard in everything he set his heart and mind on. He loved his children, family and his relations, believed in a better life through prayer, he was a member of the Light House Church where he found his spirituality through Pastor Barry Many Fingers and friends.
Ira’s Journey to the spirit world to meet his loving loved ones that he loved and prayed for, Mom & Dad, sis Stephanie Plaited Hair (Big Snake), bro Rodney Brown Weasel, nephew Vincent Small Eyes and his aunts & uncles whom he loved; Aunties Geraldine (Jim) Black Plume, Emalda (Vance) Johns, Josephine (Frank) Melting Tallow of Kainai, Margaret (Donald) Young Man, Bernard Big Snake, James Big Snake and Amos Poor Eagle.
Ira loved children as much as he loved life and more, he loved and prayed for his nieces Crystal, Angel, Lisa, Jesse, Amber, Starr, Loxie, Jazmin, Mellisa, Charnelle, Shania, Tyra, Kimberly, Keyana, Rashed Joan, Arya; his loving nephews Sonny, Bradly, Riley, Thunder, Payton, Augustina, Quinton, Vincent, Boss, Tayshawn, special nephew King Kayden, Jayson Jr., Kendrick, Jayzlen, Baby Jay, Myles and Joseph. Ira thought the world of his great nieces Meka, special god daughter Jelisa, Maddy, Teresa Ann, Drita, Emma, Takara, Maggie, Haddy, Stephanie, Evelyn, Kerrah, Kyra, Sunnielee, Izabella, Baily, Zayda Joan, Aliyah, ronda; his loving great nephews Reigns Chance, Aden, Elgin, Willow, Tommy Jr., Isaiah, Jon, Marcus, Kashus, Tyrese, Damon, Cains, Max, Jim, Layne; a vary vary special beatiful great great grand niece Elana Reigns and two babies to be.
To all he loved, cherished and prayed for, always keep prayers strong, pray for one another and may the Creator bless each and every one.
God bless from the family.
A Viewing will be held at Legacy Funeral Home, Cardston on Monday, March 22, 2021 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm and Tuesday March 23 from 9:00 - 11:00 am (Due to New COVID regulations, the building will be closed periodically for sanitizing) with a Family Service to follow at 11:00 am. (Due to COVID - Only 20 people will be allowed into the service) Interment to follow at St. Catherine’s Cemetery.
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Ira Shawn Big Sorrel Horse (Brown Weasel) was born on January 14, 1982 in Cardston, Alberta. He was predeceased by his parents and grandparents, Bob Big Sorrel Horse and Josette Brown Weasel of Kainai, Albert Big Snake and Maggie Sun Shoe of Siksika, parents Gregory Big Sorrel Horse (Brown Weasel) and Joan Big Sorrel Horse (Big Snake) of Kainai.
Ira’s journey into the spirit world started March 12, 2021, bringing sadness and tears to his children, Jody Mason, Orland Hayden, Ira Seth Jr., Patrick Joel, Haily Noelle; Ira’s siblings that loved him unconditional, Stewart (Lyn) Big Sorrel Horse, Francine Big Snake, Teresa (Eric) Big Sorrel Horse, Jason Big Sorrel Horse, Wesley Big Sorrel Horse, Sydney Plaited Hair, Delroy Oka Jr. Ira so loved his surviving Aunts and uncle, Teresa and Wallace Bear Chief and Aunt Rose Marie Poor Eagle. Ira is survived by his special nephew King Kayden and 34 nieces and nephews 36 great nieces and nephews and one great great niece and two great great babies to be; Also the beautiful loving cousins and friends from Kainai and Siksika that he loved and prayed for.
Ira loved life, he was educated on the Blood Reserve, Calgary and Siksika, obtaining certificates to pursue his line of work in carpentry, he worked with numerous companies in and around Calgary, did some work with his brothers on the reserve. Ira tried hard in everything he set his heart and mind on. He loved his children, family and his relations, believed in a better life through prayer, he was a member of the Light House Church where he found his spirituality through Pastor Barry Many Fingers and friends.
Ira’s Journey to the spirit world to meet his loving loved ones that he loved and prayed for, Mom & Dad, sis Stephanie Plaited Hair (Big Snake), bro Rodney Brown Weasel, nephew Vincent Small Eyes and his aunts & uncles whom he loved; Aunties Geraldine (Jim) Black Plume, Emalda (Vance) Johns, Josephine (Frank) Melting Tallow of Kainai, Margaret (Donald) Young Man, Bernard Big Snake, James Big Snake and Amos Poor Eagle.
Ira loved children as much as he loved life and more, he loved and prayed for his nieces Crystal, Angel, Lisa, Jesse, Amber, Starr, Loxie, Jazmin, Mellisa, Charnelle, Shania, Tyra, Kimberly, Keyana, Rashed Joan, Arya; his loving nephews Sonny, Bradly, Riley, Thunder, Payton, Augustina, Quinton, Vincent, Boss, Tayshawn, special nephew King Kayden, Jayson Jr., Kendrick, Jayzlen, Baby Jay, Myles and Joseph. Ira thought the world of his great nieces Meka, special god daughter Jelisa, Maddy, Teresa Ann, Drita, Emma, Takara, Maggie, Haddy, Stephanie, Evelyn, Kerrah, Kyra, Sunnielee, Izabella, Baily, Zayda Joan, Aliyah, ronda; his loving great nephews Reigns Chance, Aden, Elgin, Willow, Tommy Jr., Isaiah, Jon, Marcus, Kashus, Tyrese, Damon, Cains, Max, Jim, Layne; a vary vary special beatiful great great grand niece Elana Reigns and two babies to be.
To all he loved, cherished and prayed for, always keep prayers strong, pray for one another and may the Creator bless each and every one.
God bless from the family.
A Viewing will be held at Legacy Funeral Home, Cardston on Monday, March 22, 2021 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm and Tuesday March 23 from 9:00 - 11:00 am (Due to New COVID regulations, the building will be closed periodically for sanitizing) with a Family Service to follow at 11:00 am. (Due to COVID - Only 20 people will be allowed into the service) Interment to follow at St. Catherine’s Cemetery.
To Send Condolences Click Here.
To Watch the Livestream of the Service Click Here.