It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our mom, sister, auntie, and grandmother, WANDA GABRIELLE EAGLE SPEAKER, born October 7, 1959 at the Blood Indian Hospital on the Blood Reserve and peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on July 25, 2021 at the Cardston Hospital Long Term Care Unit in Cardston, AB.  Wanda is survived by her son Catlin Trey and two granddaughters Dakota Mackenzie Jewel and Pressly. Wanda was raised in lower Stand Off by her parents Tom and Maggie Eagle Speaker along with her sisters and brother. In her younger years she could be seen hanging out at her mom’s house with her sisters and cousins. As she grew up into a young woman she became a mother to Lance Develon and raised him with help of her sisters. Then a few years later became a mother again to Elysia Lynda Lee, Tracy Chantelle and Catlin Trey. Wanda was an avid home maker taking very special pride in her household. She was a very clean and spotless woman and her homestead was always so welcoming and cozy. Wanda was that auntie that went above and beyond for her nieces and nephews, taking pride in their accomplishments she was a big support unit in her immediate family by lending a helping hand in fundraising: cooking, doing taco sales, and raffles. Wanda was a home body who loved to do crossword puzzles, read the National Enquirer, watch Jerry Springer, Oprah and soap operas, dye her hair and do her own nails and eye brows; she also loved to cook and spend time with her kids and family.  Wanda became an avid and dedicated Flames fan in her later years and would often be heard saying that Jerome Iginla  “Iggy” was her “Man”!  In her remaining years Wanda resided at Lee Crest and then in the Long Term Care Unit in the Cardston Hospital. The staff at both facilities remember Wanda as a fierce outspoken kind hearted and humourous patient that made them laugh. Staff members conveyed that they loved Wanda and will greatly miss her.  Wanda is survived by her sisters Levena Devine and Ramona (Ervin) First Rider and numerous nieces and nephews and family.  Wanda was predeceased by her children Lance Develon, Elysia Lynda Lee and Tracy Chantelle and granddaughter, Taaliyah her parents Tom and Maggie Eagle Speaker, Sisters Peggy, Linda, Elizabeth, Frex, Sharon, and Mary; brother, Thomas; nephews, Brian, Shawn, Waylon, KJ and Dradon; nieces, Elsie, Brenda, Shirley, Sherri, Maggie and numerous extended family members. Wanda is also survived by her extended families Eagle Speakers, Black Faces, Black Foreheads, Wolf Childs, Standing Alones, and Hind Bulls. Wanda joins her children, Lance, Elysia, Tracy and granddaughter Taaliyah, her parents, sisters, brother, along with many relatives that have gone into the happy hunting grounds. The family would like to sincerely thank the doctors, nurses, and staff at Lee Crest and Cardston Hospital long term care unit for the tremendous care and compassion for our mom, auntie, sister, and grandma Wanda over the years.   

A Wake Service will be held at Legacy Funeral Home, Cardston on Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm.  The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Blood Reserve on Wednesday, August 4th at 11:00 am.  Interment in St. Catherine’s Cemetery.