It is with great heartbreak that the family announces the passing of ROSS DAY RIDER (MOUNTAIN HORSE) (Nii’naims’kaas’koo’maa’pii - Medicine Pipe Man) on June 28, 2023, in Lethbridge, AB at the age of 34 years old.
Ross Day Rider – Mountain Horse was born in Cardston, AB to his mother Marlene Day Rider & his late father Gordy Mountain Horse. Ross is survived by his mother Marlene Day Rider, children Baby Carmen, Jori, Anson mother of Ross’s children Lacey Chief Moon and special friend Andrea Curly Rider.
Ross attended school in Levern Elementary, Kainai High School, and F.P. Walshe in Fort Macleod. Ross played many sports which include – cross country, bull riding, steer wrestling, basketball, volleyball, and Fastball. Ross’s biggest role model was his late father Gordy. Gordy introduced Ross into the life of sports and rodeo.
Ross had many friends that he made a long his travels. He had such a kind and gentle heart for everybody. You can hear in the stories that his friends share how good he treated them all. Ross was such a good friend he would literally give the shirt off his back if he had to. That’s just the way he was, a natural care giver.
The love he shared with his family especially his children was so special. His children were his whole world, his everything. Everybody knew how much his children meant to him. His family would jokingly say he was a Mr. Mom. But it was true, he had a special bond with each one of them.
Ross leaves to mourn his memory:
His children Carmen, Jori and Anson, his mother Marlene, only surviving brother Allen Day Rider.
Adopted Siblings Justice, Snow, Renae, Chelsea, Candace, Shayla and Miley Day Rider, Leah (Pepsi) Crazy Bull. Jaybeck Shouting, Nancy, Titus, Tyrese Day Rider, Sonny, Shane, Kenny, Natalie, Susan, and Gregory Plain Woman.
Aunties Amanda Calf Robe, Deanna, Shauna, Cindy Day Rider
Uncles Robin Calf Robe, Edward (Robin), Jack, Melvin, Timmy Mountain Horse.
Great aunty Edna Devine
Great uncle Gilbert Day Rider, Steven & Raymond Calf Robe, George Little Shields.
Ross was predeceased.
Father Gordy Mountain Horse
Adopted siblings Dustin, Tabitha, and Aaliyah Day Rider
Special aunties Baby Joyce, Carol Day Rider & Deanna Mountain Horse.
Aunties Molly, Pauline, Elizabeth Terry, & Christine Calf Robe.
Special uncles Michael Mountain Horse & Benjamin Calf Robe.
Great aunty Rosella White Feathers
Grandparents Rita Day Rider & John Healy, Bernadine Mountain Horse & Clarence Little Shields
Great Grandparents Irene & Albert Day Rider, Louise Mountain Horse & Jim Plaited Hair, Eddy Little Shields & Jane White Quills, Rita & Edwin Sr. Calf Robe.
Great Great Grandparents Bob & Suzette Black Plume, Annie (Don’t tie his shoes) & Kaa’tsi’kohm’kii’to’pii (Day Rider).
Extended Families
Little Shields, White Quills, Plaited Hair, Black Plumes, Soops, Many Fingers, Rabbits, Cat Face, Prairie Chickens, Plain Women, Black Rabbits, Big Throats, Red Crow, Calf Robes, Many Grey Horses, Eagle Tail Feathers
The family apologizes for any names missed.
A Candlelight Vigil for Ross was held on Saturday, July 8 at 6:00 pm at the North End of Galt Gardens, Lethbridge. A Wake Service will be held at Senator Gladstone Hall, Blood Reserve on Friday, July 14 from 7:00 - 11:00 pm continuing all night at Bernadine Mountain Horse’s residence. The Funeral Service will be held at Senator Gladstone Hall on Saturday, July 15 at 12:00 pm. Interment will take place in St. Paul’s Cemetery.
Ross Day Rider – Mountain Horse was born in Cardston, AB to his mother Marlene Day Rider & his late father Gordy Mountain Horse. Ross is survived by his mother Marlene Day Rider, children Baby Carmen, Jori, Anson mother of Ross’s children Lacey Chief Moon and special friend Andrea Curly Rider.
Ross attended school in Levern Elementary, Kainai High School, and F.P. Walshe in Fort Macleod. Ross played many sports which include – cross country, bull riding, steer wrestling, basketball, volleyball, and Fastball. Ross’s biggest role model was his late father Gordy. Gordy introduced Ross into the life of sports and rodeo.
Ross had many friends that he made a long his travels. He had such a kind and gentle heart for everybody. You can hear in the stories that his friends share how good he treated them all. Ross was such a good friend he would literally give the shirt off his back if he had to. That’s just the way he was, a natural care giver.
The love he shared with his family especially his children was so special. His children were his whole world, his everything. Everybody knew how much his children meant to him. His family would jokingly say he was a Mr. Mom. But it was true, he had a special bond with each one of them.
Ross leaves to mourn his memory:
His children Carmen, Jori and Anson, his mother Marlene, only surviving brother Allen Day Rider.
Adopted Siblings Justice, Snow, Renae, Chelsea, Candace, Shayla and Miley Day Rider, Leah (Pepsi) Crazy Bull. Jaybeck Shouting, Nancy, Titus, Tyrese Day Rider, Sonny, Shane, Kenny, Natalie, Susan, and Gregory Plain Woman.
Aunties Amanda Calf Robe, Deanna, Shauna, Cindy Day Rider
Uncles Robin Calf Robe, Edward (Robin), Jack, Melvin, Timmy Mountain Horse.
Great aunty Edna Devine
Great uncle Gilbert Day Rider, Steven & Raymond Calf Robe, George Little Shields.
Ross was predeceased.
Father Gordy Mountain Horse
Adopted siblings Dustin, Tabitha, and Aaliyah Day Rider
Special aunties Baby Joyce, Carol Day Rider & Deanna Mountain Horse.
Aunties Molly, Pauline, Elizabeth Terry, & Christine Calf Robe.
Special uncles Michael Mountain Horse & Benjamin Calf Robe.
Great aunty Rosella White Feathers
Grandparents Rita Day Rider & John Healy, Bernadine Mountain Horse & Clarence Little Shields
Great Grandparents Irene & Albert Day Rider, Louise Mountain Horse & Jim Plaited Hair, Eddy Little Shields & Jane White Quills, Rita & Edwin Sr. Calf Robe.
Great Great Grandparents Bob & Suzette Black Plume, Annie (Don’t tie his shoes) & Kaa’tsi’kohm’kii’to’pii (Day Rider).
Extended Families
Little Shields, White Quills, Plaited Hair, Black Plumes, Soops, Many Fingers, Rabbits, Cat Face, Prairie Chickens, Plain Women, Black Rabbits, Big Throats, Red Crow, Calf Robes, Many Grey Horses, Eagle Tail Feathers
The family apologizes for any names missed.
A Candlelight Vigil for Ross was held on Saturday, July 8 at 6:00 pm at the North End of Galt Gardens, Lethbridge. A Wake Service will be held at Senator Gladstone Hall, Blood Reserve on Friday, July 14 from 7:00 - 11:00 pm continuing all night at Bernadine Mountain Horse’s residence. The Funeral Service will be held at Senator Gladstone Hall on Saturday, July 15 at 12:00 pm. Interment will take place in St. Paul’s Cemetery.