We are very sad to announce the sudden passing of Brittany Kay Crying Head, "Aistainihki". She passed away at the age of 26, on August 23, 2024 at 7:21 PM in the evening surrounded by her family at the Lethbridge Regional Hospital.
She is survived by her parents, Lillian (Ben) Scout and Ernest Newman. Grandparents Martin and Elizabeth Vielle and Audrey Scout. Siblings Brody BS, Tej (Hailey) Newman, Uriah Eagle Child, Cory, KJ and Cortez Scout. Sisters Sereena, Sarah and Lizzie Newman, Shantel Crying Head and Anne Scout, special friend Christian Fox. Nieces and nephews Houston, Helena Day Chief, Timothy Newman, Persaiyis and Jaylynn Crying Head. Aunties and uncles Morgan Vielle, Kelsey (Amelia), Shawn Scout, Eleanor (Kevin) Willis, Rochelle Wolfe, Marcie, Sandy, and Angie, Charlene (Alan) Roland and Cassandra Scout, Candice Spear Chief. Great aunt and uncles Clarence Crane Chief, Allen Wells, Peter (Stella) Chief Calf and Norbert Across The Mountain, Cletus (Justine) and Max Big Throat, Laverne (Anne) and Charlie Scout, Marlys (Andrew) Vielle, Rita Many Fingers, Veronica Crying Head, Wanda Crane Chief, Laverne, Clara Big Throat, Emily (Les) Heavy Shields and Roseanne (Justin) Yellow Horn, Margaret (Ron), Maryanne Across The Mountain. And too many cousins to mention, sorry for all the names we missed.
Brittany was one of the first students to open up Headstart. Then she went to standoff elementary and middle school. Brittany made us all so proud, she was the first child and grandchild to graduate from high school. She was the oldest of her siblings and she was a role model to them. Brittany watched over all her siblings and protected them.
Brittany then works side-by-side with Ben, Lillian and her sister Sereena at Waterton Lakes Lodge doing housekeeping. Brittany really worked hard. She really enjoyed working in Waterton. Brittany got along with all her coworkers. She didn’t need a working partner, when she was done her list, she would go help whoever needed help. On some of her paydays she would take all her siblings out.
Brittany started walking at 10 months old, Brittany was so small she would walk under tables, so we started to call her “Mouse”. As she grew older, she like to dance, sing and do gymnastics. So we gave her more nicknames like “Maggie” “Mickey” and “Smiley”. Brittany was also talented in art, she loved to draw, write poems and sing rap. she would write her own rhymes.
She was full of energy. She liked to run. She joined track and field in school and always came home a winner. First she signed up for 3 mile run, so she started to become a long distance runner. She won many awards. She made her cousins and siblings run with her to the end of the road and back, she was always first to come back.
Brittany moved to standoff with her dad in 2010. There she met all her friends. Her best friend was Kato Brave Rock. Brittany took him like a brother. Her friends had many nicknames for her like “B-Kay”, “Britt” and “The Bratt”. They would gather all their friends and play games sometimes all night.
In 2015 Brittany and her siblings reunited with their mother. They lived with their grandparents until 2017 and moved back to Stand Off. There she met her boyfriend Boss Small Eyes, they were together for six years. Brittany always wanted a family of her own, but sadly she could not have children of her own.
Brittany was a quiet, shy, helpful, caring and loving person. Many people loved Brittany including her fostered grandparents Les and Jeanette Vonkerman and Regina Hunt. Brittany will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Predeceased by great grandparents, Albert and Paula Veille, Sebastian and Rachel Crying Head. Grandparents Ernest Vielle, aunt Doreen Crane Chief, Ben Scout Jr. Siblings Karry Guy Day Chief and miscarried, baby brother. Uncles and aunties Albert Big Sorrel Horse, Vivian Crane Chief, Cheryl Crying Head, and Linsey Vielle, Joanne Merrick. And too many cousins and family to mention sorry for any names missed. We love you all, thanks you for all the support and help.
A Wake Service will be held on Friday, September 6 at Gladstone Hall, Blood Reserve from 7:00 – 11:00 pm continuing all night at Lillian and Ben Scout’s residence. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, September 7 at St. Mary’s Immaculate Conception Church, Blood Reserve at 11:00 am. The Interment will take place in St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Stand Off.
She is survived by her parents, Lillian (Ben) Scout and Ernest Newman. Grandparents Martin and Elizabeth Vielle and Audrey Scout. Siblings Brody BS, Tej (Hailey) Newman, Uriah Eagle Child, Cory, KJ and Cortez Scout. Sisters Sereena, Sarah and Lizzie Newman, Shantel Crying Head and Anne Scout, special friend Christian Fox. Nieces and nephews Houston, Helena Day Chief, Timothy Newman, Persaiyis and Jaylynn Crying Head. Aunties and uncles Morgan Vielle, Kelsey (Amelia), Shawn Scout, Eleanor (Kevin) Willis, Rochelle Wolfe, Marcie, Sandy, and Angie, Charlene (Alan) Roland and Cassandra Scout, Candice Spear Chief. Great aunt and uncles Clarence Crane Chief, Allen Wells, Peter (Stella) Chief Calf and Norbert Across The Mountain, Cletus (Justine) and Max Big Throat, Laverne (Anne) and Charlie Scout, Marlys (Andrew) Vielle, Rita Many Fingers, Veronica Crying Head, Wanda Crane Chief, Laverne, Clara Big Throat, Emily (Les) Heavy Shields and Roseanne (Justin) Yellow Horn, Margaret (Ron), Maryanne Across The Mountain. And too many cousins to mention, sorry for all the names we missed.
Brittany was one of the first students to open up Headstart. Then she went to standoff elementary and middle school. Brittany made us all so proud, she was the first child and grandchild to graduate from high school. She was the oldest of her siblings and she was a role model to them. Brittany watched over all her siblings and protected them.
Brittany then works side-by-side with Ben, Lillian and her sister Sereena at Waterton Lakes Lodge doing housekeeping. Brittany really worked hard. She really enjoyed working in Waterton. Brittany got along with all her coworkers. She didn’t need a working partner, when she was done her list, she would go help whoever needed help. On some of her paydays she would take all her siblings out.
Brittany started walking at 10 months old, Brittany was so small she would walk under tables, so we started to call her “Mouse”. As she grew older, she like to dance, sing and do gymnastics. So we gave her more nicknames like “Maggie” “Mickey” and “Smiley”. Brittany was also talented in art, she loved to draw, write poems and sing rap. she would write her own rhymes.
She was full of energy. She liked to run. She joined track and field in school and always came home a winner. First she signed up for 3 mile run, so she started to become a long distance runner. She won many awards. She made her cousins and siblings run with her to the end of the road and back, she was always first to come back.
Brittany moved to standoff with her dad in 2010. There she met all her friends. Her best friend was Kato Brave Rock. Brittany took him like a brother. Her friends had many nicknames for her like “B-Kay”, “Britt” and “The Bratt”. They would gather all their friends and play games sometimes all night.
In 2015 Brittany and her siblings reunited with their mother. They lived with their grandparents until 2017 and moved back to Stand Off. There she met her boyfriend Boss Small Eyes, they were together for six years. Brittany always wanted a family of her own, but sadly she could not have children of her own.
Brittany was a quiet, shy, helpful, caring and loving person. Many people loved Brittany including her fostered grandparents Les and Jeanette Vonkerman and Regina Hunt. Brittany will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Predeceased by great grandparents, Albert and Paula Veille, Sebastian and Rachel Crying Head. Grandparents Ernest Vielle, aunt Doreen Crane Chief, Ben Scout Jr. Siblings Karry Guy Day Chief and miscarried, baby brother. Uncles and aunties Albert Big Sorrel Horse, Vivian Crane Chief, Cheryl Crying Head, and Linsey Vielle, Joanne Merrick. And too many cousins and family to mention sorry for any names missed. We love you all, thanks you for all the support and help.
A Wake Service will be held on Friday, September 6 at Gladstone Hall, Blood Reserve from 7:00 – 11:00 pm continuing all night at Lillian and Ben Scout’s residence. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, September 7 at St. Mary’s Immaculate Conception Church, Blood Reserve at 11:00 am. The Interment will take place in St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Stand Off.