RALPH FREDERICK KNIFE
MAH/NES/SAH/KA/SIIM-MANY ROOTS
May 10, 1948- September 22, 2017
Ralph and Hilda were together for 52 years and raised their children: Ralph Jr., Sarah (Paul Meguinis), Stephanie, Leon(deceased 1989) - focusing on maintaining a warm relationship with their children and grandchildren and extended families. He is survived by grandchildren: Megan, Brett, Brittney, Desarae, Leon, Patriece, Yvette, Nellie, Moira, Brook Joy, Sebastian, Curtis, Jacie, Riley, Tanis and Raf Lambert-Dodging Horse Siblings: Emelda(Gilbert), Evangeline, Theresa (Levi/deceased), Joan(Morton), Pauline(Henry/deceased), brothers: Randy(Iris/deceased), Melvin(Pauline) and Conrad(Marjorie/deceased); adopted children: Albert and Everett WC, Ivan Eli, Primrose, Lisa Knife, Freddie Vielle, Kevin MGH, Butch Plume, Shane and Sherry Littlebear, Basil and Leon Devine, Slim Davis, Narcisse Pipestem, Maynard Wells, Kailly Bird and Calvin Williams Jr. Ralph had numerous nephews and nieces.
Ralph worked very hard to support his family leading to an injury that caused medical problems in his later years. He left home at 16 to start his employment career that included: Claresholm and Fort Macleod Pre Fab Housing, Magrath Sugar Factory, Kainai Industry and most recent Blood Tribe Public Works. He also performed seasonal work in Washington, USA in fruit production in his younger years.
Ralph’s leisure activities included: Handgames, which he traveled extensively in Canada and United States. Horsemanship learned from father Louis, which he passed onto his son, Ralph Jr. Ralph and Hilda were involved in family playing Minor Hockey in Alberta. Leon Williams was a prospective draftee scouted by Jim Kirk Patrick and summoned to try out for a team in the USA. He was also scouted by Dawson Creek, BC. Junior Canucks-NWJHL. Watching Desarae play basketball. Some of his grandsons are currently playing in AA and AAA hockey in Calgary.
He was predeceased by son Leon (1989); parents: Louis and Louise; sister Bernadette(Andrew Small Legs); brothers: Wilburt(infant), Louis Knife Jr.; Grandparents: Paul and Katy Trollinger, Jack and Alice Eagle Bear, Father and Mother In Law: Victor and Alice Williams; numerous relatives and extended families.
A Wake Service will be held at the White Calf Hall, Stand Off on Thursday, Sept. 28th from 7:00 p.m. to midnight.
The Funeral Service will be at the White Calf Hall on Friday, September 29th at 11:00 a.m. Interment in St. Catherine’s Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to: www.legacyfuneralhome.ca
LEGACY FUNERAL HOMES LTD., CARDSTON Assisting the Family. Phone 403-653-3222.
MAH/NES/SAH/KA/SIIM-MANY ROOTS
May 10, 1948- September 22, 2017
Ralph and Hilda were together for 52 years and raised their children: Ralph Jr., Sarah (Paul Meguinis), Stephanie, Leon(deceased 1989) - focusing on maintaining a warm relationship with their children and grandchildren and extended families. He is survived by grandchildren: Megan, Brett, Brittney, Desarae, Leon, Patriece, Yvette, Nellie, Moira, Brook Joy, Sebastian, Curtis, Jacie, Riley, Tanis and Raf Lambert-Dodging Horse Siblings: Emelda(Gilbert), Evangeline, Theresa (Levi/deceased), Joan(Morton), Pauline(Henry/deceased), brothers: Randy(Iris/deceased), Melvin(Pauline) and Conrad(Marjorie/deceased); adopted children: Albert and Everett WC, Ivan Eli, Primrose, Lisa Knife, Freddie Vielle, Kevin MGH, Butch Plume, Shane and Sherry Littlebear, Basil and Leon Devine, Slim Davis, Narcisse Pipestem, Maynard Wells, Kailly Bird and Calvin Williams Jr. Ralph had numerous nephews and nieces.
Ralph worked very hard to support his family leading to an injury that caused medical problems in his later years. He left home at 16 to start his employment career that included: Claresholm and Fort Macleod Pre Fab Housing, Magrath Sugar Factory, Kainai Industry and most recent Blood Tribe Public Works. He also performed seasonal work in Washington, USA in fruit production in his younger years.
Ralph’s leisure activities included: Handgames, which he traveled extensively in Canada and United States. Horsemanship learned from father Louis, which he passed onto his son, Ralph Jr. Ralph and Hilda were involved in family playing Minor Hockey in Alberta. Leon Williams was a prospective draftee scouted by Jim Kirk Patrick and summoned to try out for a team in the USA. He was also scouted by Dawson Creek, BC. Junior Canucks-NWJHL. Watching Desarae play basketball. Some of his grandsons are currently playing in AA and AAA hockey in Calgary.
He was predeceased by son Leon (1989); parents: Louis and Louise; sister Bernadette(Andrew Small Legs); brothers: Wilburt(infant), Louis Knife Jr.; Grandparents: Paul and Katy Trollinger, Jack and Alice Eagle Bear, Father and Mother In Law: Victor and Alice Williams; numerous relatives and extended families.
A Wake Service will be held at the White Calf Hall, Stand Off on Thursday, Sept. 28th from 7:00 p.m. to midnight.
The Funeral Service will be at the White Calf Hall on Friday, September 29th at 11:00 a.m. Interment in St. Catherine’s Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to: www.legacyfuneralhome.ca
LEGACY FUNERAL HOMES LTD., CARDSTON Assisting the Family. Phone 403-653-3222.