BULLSHIELDS
It is with deep sadness the family of GILES “GABBY” BULLSHIELDS announce his passing. He began his spiritual journey on March 26, 2021 at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary, AB. Giles leaves to mourn his fiance/honey, Christie Salo; his children, Melanie Wolf Child, Rebecca (Rodrigo) Cruz-Bullshields, Gaio “Bear” (Stacy), and Anna; his grandchildren, Rayley, Hailey, Ventura, Sophia, Autumn, Emma and Kyi-yo. His great grandchildren, Adrianna and Mikey; his siblings, Wesley, Marlene, Sonny, Sandra, Diane, Pauline, Melinda, Jeffrey, Muriel, Charles “Chucky”, Newton, and Greg & Marilyn Consentino. Giles had numerous adopted family from the state of California, as this is where he spent the majority of his life. Giles was predeceased by his father, Herbert Bullshields and his mother Elizabeth Holy Whiteman; his uncles Charlie (Irene) Bullshields, Thomas; great uncle, Roger Bullshields; grandfather, Chris Bullshields; and grandmother, Rosie (George) Small Eyes; his siblings, Peggy, Joyce, Ronnie, Veronica “Wendy”, Beatrice, Killian and Kobin and Leonard and numerous aunts/uncles from both sides of the family. We would like to acknowledge his extended families, whom he had love for and in return received love, support and kindness: Bullshields, Eagle Child, Crazy Boy, Wolf Plume, Russell, Small Eyes, Shouting, Holy White Man, Panther Bone, and his many family and friends from California and all of Turtle Island. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Giles Herbert “Gabby” Bullshields Jr. was born on June 1, 1952 on the Blood Reserve to Herbert and Elizabeth Bullshields. They owned a large section of property so they had many horses. Herbert purchased Giles a horse named “Winter Burn” and that started his love of animals. He was so happy to be given the fortune of a rich foundation in his culture and traditions. His dad also taught him to chicken dance and introduced him onto the pow-wow trail. Giles’ life changed when he was forced to go to the residential school. He kept running away because he refused to give up his language and culture. We all know the trauma our familes have experienced. Giles eventually had a daughter, Melanie Wolf Child, but her family did not accept him, so his grandfather told him it would be better to leave, so he never had the opportunity to know his daughter. Giles first went to Washington, where he made the decision to walk a sober path. He did a vision quest where a sweat lodge and its ceremonies were given to him. Shortly thereafter, he ventured to Northern California. He met Henry Tyler, who was a pipe carrier, roadman, and medicine man for the Arapaho Nation. Giles helped him for many years, until Henry passed on the sweat lodge to him. Henry transferred to Giles a pipe to be used to assist all those that need help. In January of 1990, Giles met Beth, who gave him three beautiful children; Rebecca born on November 23, 1990 – she now has three children Ventura, Sophia and Emma; Gaio was born May 29, 1993– he now has two children, Autumn and Kiaayo; Anna was born May 31, 1995. Giles was so happy to become a grandfather and treasured every moment he got to spend with them. When Rebecca was approximately one year old, Giles met Greg Consentino, through Henry, Henry told them they needed to hep each other, their journey and lifelong friendship began. When Na ah came to visit Giles, she did a ceremony pushing Greg into the next stage of his life with Giles as his brother. Giles came down to live with us. They brain tanned hides together and pow wowed together every opportunity they had. Na ah even came down and travelled and danced the powwow trail with them for months. Marilyn had a vision about a sweat lodge in our backyard, that remains here. Giles and Greg ran the sweat, Giles doctored and helped many people. Giles never forgot where he came from. He always spoke about returning to the Blood Reserve. In 2018, Giles returned to his homeland and settled on the family property. He spent the remainder of his time reconnecting with his family and rebuilding his family home. Now we pray he is chicken dancing with his ancestors. We will always cherish our time spent with him. He leaves behind a legacy of love and healing.
A Visitation will be held at Legacy Funeral Home, Cardston on Monday, April 5 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. A Visitation will also be held on Tuesday, April 6 from 9:00 - 11:00 am with a Private Family Service to follow at 11:00 am. (Due to COVID-19 - Only 20 people will be allowed in the building for the service.)
To Send a Condolence to the Family please CLICK HERE.
It is with deep sadness the family of GILES “GABBY” BULLSHIELDS announce his passing. He began his spiritual journey on March 26, 2021 at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary, AB. Giles leaves to mourn his fiance/honey, Christie Salo; his children, Melanie Wolf Child, Rebecca (Rodrigo) Cruz-Bullshields, Gaio “Bear” (Stacy), and Anna; his grandchildren, Rayley, Hailey, Ventura, Sophia, Autumn, Emma and Kyi-yo. His great grandchildren, Adrianna and Mikey; his siblings, Wesley, Marlene, Sonny, Sandra, Diane, Pauline, Melinda, Jeffrey, Muriel, Charles “Chucky”, Newton, and Greg & Marilyn Consentino. Giles had numerous adopted family from the state of California, as this is where he spent the majority of his life. Giles was predeceased by his father, Herbert Bullshields and his mother Elizabeth Holy Whiteman; his uncles Charlie (Irene) Bullshields, Thomas; great uncle, Roger Bullshields; grandfather, Chris Bullshields; and grandmother, Rosie (George) Small Eyes; his siblings, Peggy, Joyce, Ronnie, Veronica “Wendy”, Beatrice, Killian and Kobin and Leonard and numerous aunts/uncles from both sides of the family. We would like to acknowledge his extended families, whom he had love for and in return received love, support and kindness: Bullshields, Eagle Child, Crazy Boy, Wolf Plume, Russell, Small Eyes, Shouting, Holy White Man, Panther Bone, and his many family and friends from California and all of Turtle Island. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Giles Herbert “Gabby” Bullshields Jr. was born on June 1, 1952 on the Blood Reserve to Herbert and Elizabeth Bullshields. They owned a large section of property so they had many horses. Herbert purchased Giles a horse named “Winter Burn” and that started his love of animals. He was so happy to be given the fortune of a rich foundation in his culture and traditions. His dad also taught him to chicken dance and introduced him onto the pow-wow trail. Giles’ life changed when he was forced to go to the residential school. He kept running away because he refused to give up his language and culture. We all know the trauma our familes have experienced. Giles eventually had a daughter, Melanie Wolf Child, but her family did not accept him, so his grandfather told him it would be better to leave, so he never had the opportunity to know his daughter. Giles first went to Washington, where he made the decision to walk a sober path. He did a vision quest where a sweat lodge and its ceremonies were given to him. Shortly thereafter, he ventured to Northern California. He met Henry Tyler, who was a pipe carrier, roadman, and medicine man for the Arapaho Nation. Giles helped him for many years, until Henry passed on the sweat lodge to him. Henry transferred to Giles a pipe to be used to assist all those that need help. In January of 1990, Giles met Beth, who gave him three beautiful children; Rebecca born on November 23, 1990 – she now has three children Ventura, Sophia and Emma; Gaio was born May 29, 1993– he now has two children, Autumn and Kiaayo; Anna was born May 31, 1995. Giles was so happy to become a grandfather and treasured every moment he got to spend with them. When Rebecca was approximately one year old, Giles met Greg Consentino, through Henry, Henry told them they needed to hep each other, their journey and lifelong friendship began. When Na ah came to visit Giles, she did a ceremony pushing Greg into the next stage of his life with Giles as his brother. Giles came down to live with us. They brain tanned hides together and pow wowed together every opportunity they had. Na ah even came down and travelled and danced the powwow trail with them for months. Marilyn had a vision about a sweat lodge in our backyard, that remains here. Giles and Greg ran the sweat, Giles doctored and helped many people. Giles never forgot where he came from. He always spoke about returning to the Blood Reserve. In 2018, Giles returned to his homeland and settled on the family property. He spent the remainder of his time reconnecting with his family and rebuilding his family home. Now we pray he is chicken dancing with his ancestors. We will always cherish our time spent with him. He leaves behind a legacy of love and healing.
A Visitation will be held at Legacy Funeral Home, Cardston on Monday, April 5 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. A Visitation will also be held on Tuesday, April 6 from 9:00 - 11:00 am with a Private Family Service to follow at 11:00 am. (Due to COVID-19 - Only 20 people will be allowed in the building for the service.)
To Send a Condolence to the Family please CLICK HERE.