Frances Lenore Devine, 51, made her way to Omohka Spatsii Koo (Great Sandhills) after battling a lengthy illness with cancer, surrounded by her family and friends on August 2, 2023.
Francess was born on July 14, 1972, to Gabriel (Gabby) and Margaret Devine in Fort Macleod, AB. Frances was the eldest of her two brothers Joe (Miranda) and Patrick Devine. She has three sons, Orin (Camilla), Tyrell, Carson and one daughter Yasmin Devine. She has five grandchildren, Rayden, Aria, Kyrie and Onyx with one on the way, Baby Francis.
Frances took a huge role in our family as we could always rely on her, she had a hand in raising her nieces and nephews, Colton, Taylin, Patches, Conan, Patricia, JoJo and Lamont.
Frances attended Standoff Elementary School and finished her schooling off in Cardston, AB. Frances work history included working alongside her brother Joe, and her son Orin at Bouvry Exports. She also obtained her security license in which she was able to work various security jobs on the Blood Reserve. She also received a Disability Work Certificate and through that program made many friends and connections.
Frans’ main passion and one she took most pride in was raising her family, especially when it came to her grandchildren, her baby boy Carson & Yasmin. She had a huge spot in her heart for her adopted dad Sam Red Crow Jr. and her God parents the late Gerald Smith & Martha Smith.
Fran always had stories to tell about the many friends and relatives she had, as she kept them all dear to her heart. She loved being a mother/grandmother, a best friend/caretaker to her mother and just a total support system to all that she was close to. She will be dearly missed by the whole family.
Fran is survived by her great nieces, Ava and Allayah, her aunties; Beatrice Little Mustache, Gertrude Smith, Martha Smith, Levina Devine, Edna Devine, Marie Red Crow. Uncles: Merle Smith, Allen Devine, Alphonse (Theresa) Red Crow, Great Uncles: Jack Red Crow, Ben Red Crow, Adopted brothers & sisters; Shawn Little Mustache, Edna Fairbrother, Ryan Smith, Carolyn Little Mustache, Wynonna Smith, Delores Provost, Tasha & Grant Three Persons, Danica Saddle Back /Wells, Nap Black Rabbit, R.J. First Rider, Cody Wells & Sheldon Brewer.
Frances was predeceased by her Father Gabriel Devine, Paternal grandparents, Mike & Mary Devine, Maternal grandparents Agnes & Nick Smith, God Father Gerald Smith, Uncles Leo Smith, Mike Devine Jr., Homer & Bruno Devine, Floyd & Maryanne Smith, Rose & Dennis Pard, George Little Mustache, aunty Dorothy Devine, and numerous uncles, aunts, relatives & friends too many to name. The family apologizes for any names missed
A Wake Service will be held at the Tanner Senior Center, Cardston on Sunday, August 13 from 6:00 - 11:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be held at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Blood Reserve on Monday, August 14 at 11:00 am. Interment will take place in the St. Mary’s Cemetery.
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Francess was born on July 14, 1972, to Gabriel (Gabby) and Margaret Devine in Fort Macleod, AB. Frances was the eldest of her two brothers Joe (Miranda) and Patrick Devine. She has three sons, Orin (Camilla), Tyrell, Carson and one daughter Yasmin Devine. She has five grandchildren, Rayden, Aria, Kyrie and Onyx with one on the way, Baby Francis.
Frances took a huge role in our family as we could always rely on her, she had a hand in raising her nieces and nephews, Colton, Taylin, Patches, Conan, Patricia, JoJo and Lamont.
Frances attended Standoff Elementary School and finished her schooling off in Cardston, AB. Frances work history included working alongside her brother Joe, and her son Orin at Bouvry Exports. She also obtained her security license in which she was able to work various security jobs on the Blood Reserve. She also received a Disability Work Certificate and through that program made many friends and connections.
Frans’ main passion and one she took most pride in was raising her family, especially when it came to her grandchildren, her baby boy Carson & Yasmin. She had a huge spot in her heart for her adopted dad Sam Red Crow Jr. and her God parents the late Gerald Smith & Martha Smith.
Fran always had stories to tell about the many friends and relatives she had, as she kept them all dear to her heart. She loved being a mother/grandmother, a best friend/caretaker to her mother and just a total support system to all that she was close to. She will be dearly missed by the whole family.
Fran is survived by her great nieces, Ava and Allayah, her aunties; Beatrice Little Mustache, Gertrude Smith, Martha Smith, Levina Devine, Edna Devine, Marie Red Crow. Uncles: Merle Smith, Allen Devine, Alphonse (Theresa) Red Crow, Great Uncles: Jack Red Crow, Ben Red Crow, Adopted brothers & sisters; Shawn Little Mustache, Edna Fairbrother, Ryan Smith, Carolyn Little Mustache, Wynonna Smith, Delores Provost, Tasha & Grant Three Persons, Danica Saddle Back /Wells, Nap Black Rabbit, R.J. First Rider, Cody Wells & Sheldon Brewer.
Frances was predeceased by her Father Gabriel Devine, Paternal grandparents, Mike & Mary Devine, Maternal grandparents Agnes & Nick Smith, God Father Gerald Smith, Uncles Leo Smith, Mike Devine Jr., Homer & Bruno Devine, Floyd & Maryanne Smith, Rose & Dennis Pard, George Little Mustache, aunty Dorothy Devine, and numerous uncles, aunts, relatives & friends too many to name. The family apologizes for any names missed
A Wake Service will be held at the Tanner Senior Center, Cardston on Sunday, August 13 from 6:00 - 11:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be held at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Blood Reserve on Monday, August 14 at 11:00 am. Interment will take place in the St. Mary’s Cemetery.
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