DELBERT YOUNG PINE, of the Blood Tribe, passed away peacefully at the Lethbridge Regional Hospital on Sunday March 27th, 2016 at the age of 53 years.
He leaves behind his loving mothers Odile & Annie Teresa; children Lynae (Ryan), Cody (Keisha), Kolton (Elaina), and Bronwyn; godson Lyndon; seven beautiful grandchildren whom he loved with all his heart; siblings Noreen, Frances (William), Laura, Brittany, Darryl (Linda), Sheldon (Tammy), Wendall (Karen), and Roy; aunties Bernadette, Martha, Mary (Dan), Mavis & Patti (Cyril); uncles; Sidney, Alymer (Sharon), & Delroy; numerous nephews, nieces & cousins.
Predeceased by his father Jesse Three Persons; grandparents Joe (May-nee Fox) Young Pine, Tom Three Persons & Josephine Eagle Child, Tom & Madeline Oka; uncles Jerry, Raymond (Kathleen), & Jim (Margaret); aunties Irene (Luke) Small Eyes, Mary-Rose Young Pine, Leita (Robert) B.S.H., & Evelyn Oka; great uncles Steven, George, Alec, & John Fox, Frank, Paul, Black Sheep, & Billy Young Pine; great aunts Augustine Young Pine, Helen Many Fingers, & Adeline Heavy Shields.
His early school years were spent at St. Paul’s day school, Cardston, and Calgary. As well as Kainai, he then went on to receive his carpentry certificate (1999), Canadian Armed Forces – General Military Training (1980); where he was accredited with being a sharp shooter. At the tender young age of 12 years his stepfather Francis Small Eyes introduced him to basic mechanical skills, which then lead him to realize he had a natural talent for vehicles. After teaching himself the skill of auto mechanics (with mentor Ed Knife helping along the way) he then in return taught his big son/brother Freddie Vielle, & his two boys Cody, & Kolton the tricks of the trade. He enjoyed building up his vehicles, and keeping them clean; so clean that he would always ensure to check the oil, and wash the vehicle every time before leaving to town; just so that the vehicle would look good. He also enjoyed playing pool with the boys, playing VLTs, and playing BINGO with his moms. He would often promise his kids KFC or pizza and then would blame “One number”. Delbert was always joking around & pulling pranks on those he loved. His mom, children, grand babies, nieces, nephews and his siblings were often recipients of his generosity. He was very generous in his gestures, ensuring everyone was well taken care of, especially his mom; taking care of the yard and house for her. He would always cook up a mean breakfast for her and whoever else was at the house, sometimes even waking up at 5 or 6 in the morning.
Although he was diagnosed with type-two diabetes at a young age, he still lived a full & adventurous life. He could write a book about his adventures. In his rodeo days he enjoyed jumping on a bull for 8 seconds, he would tell his younger son J.J to win him a buckle as he never had the chance to win his own. He rode buffalos at the Calgary Stampede, 2-3 yrs. in a row, so fitting for his Native name. He enjoyed his music and concerts, often blasting his music while fixing his vehicles. And being the first in line for the bus to go see Mick and the Rolling Stones in Winnipeg, but also being the first to pass out and missing the whole show. He would drive around like he had a license, even though it was taken away at a very young age. One time him and his late cousin/brother Eric pulled a Smokey and the Bandit, taking off from the police. So in his words he made us promise to say, “Now that I’m gone, the B.T. Police can kiss my ass!”
Delbert realizing that his health condition was getting the best of him, he did not want to burden his mother. So he kindly asked his baby sis to take over any decisions that needed to be made on his behalf. Often telling her that he was getting tired and that he worried about their mother, as well as his baby cakes.
His family includes; the Fox’s, English’s, Eagle Plume’s, and Eagle Child’s. The family would like to apologize to any one that we may have missed.
The family would like to thank Lee Crest staff, Fort Macleod Extended Care, and his team of Dr’s who took care of our special Delbert. May the creator bless you and your loved ones.
A Wake Service will be at the Old Saipoyi Gym, Stand Off on Friday, April 1st from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Blood Reserve on Saturday, April 2nd at 11:00 am. Interment in the Blood Band Cemetery. Email condolences to:[email protected]
He leaves behind his loving mothers Odile & Annie Teresa; children Lynae (Ryan), Cody (Keisha), Kolton (Elaina), and Bronwyn; godson Lyndon; seven beautiful grandchildren whom he loved with all his heart; siblings Noreen, Frances (William), Laura, Brittany, Darryl (Linda), Sheldon (Tammy), Wendall (Karen), and Roy; aunties Bernadette, Martha, Mary (Dan), Mavis & Patti (Cyril); uncles; Sidney, Alymer (Sharon), & Delroy; numerous nephews, nieces & cousins.
Predeceased by his father Jesse Three Persons; grandparents Joe (May-nee Fox) Young Pine, Tom Three Persons & Josephine Eagle Child, Tom & Madeline Oka; uncles Jerry, Raymond (Kathleen), & Jim (Margaret); aunties Irene (Luke) Small Eyes, Mary-Rose Young Pine, Leita (Robert) B.S.H., & Evelyn Oka; great uncles Steven, George, Alec, & John Fox, Frank, Paul, Black Sheep, & Billy Young Pine; great aunts Augustine Young Pine, Helen Many Fingers, & Adeline Heavy Shields.
His early school years were spent at St. Paul’s day school, Cardston, and Calgary. As well as Kainai, he then went on to receive his carpentry certificate (1999), Canadian Armed Forces – General Military Training (1980); where he was accredited with being a sharp shooter. At the tender young age of 12 years his stepfather Francis Small Eyes introduced him to basic mechanical skills, which then lead him to realize he had a natural talent for vehicles. After teaching himself the skill of auto mechanics (with mentor Ed Knife helping along the way) he then in return taught his big son/brother Freddie Vielle, & his two boys Cody, & Kolton the tricks of the trade. He enjoyed building up his vehicles, and keeping them clean; so clean that he would always ensure to check the oil, and wash the vehicle every time before leaving to town; just so that the vehicle would look good. He also enjoyed playing pool with the boys, playing VLTs, and playing BINGO with his moms. He would often promise his kids KFC or pizza and then would blame “One number”. Delbert was always joking around & pulling pranks on those he loved. His mom, children, grand babies, nieces, nephews and his siblings were often recipients of his generosity. He was very generous in his gestures, ensuring everyone was well taken care of, especially his mom; taking care of the yard and house for her. He would always cook up a mean breakfast for her and whoever else was at the house, sometimes even waking up at 5 or 6 in the morning.
Although he was diagnosed with type-two diabetes at a young age, he still lived a full & adventurous life. He could write a book about his adventures. In his rodeo days he enjoyed jumping on a bull for 8 seconds, he would tell his younger son J.J to win him a buckle as he never had the chance to win his own. He rode buffalos at the Calgary Stampede, 2-3 yrs. in a row, so fitting for his Native name. He enjoyed his music and concerts, often blasting his music while fixing his vehicles. And being the first in line for the bus to go see Mick and the Rolling Stones in Winnipeg, but also being the first to pass out and missing the whole show. He would drive around like he had a license, even though it was taken away at a very young age. One time him and his late cousin/brother Eric pulled a Smokey and the Bandit, taking off from the police. So in his words he made us promise to say, “Now that I’m gone, the B.T. Police can kiss my ass!”
Delbert realizing that his health condition was getting the best of him, he did not want to burden his mother. So he kindly asked his baby sis to take over any decisions that needed to be made on his behalf. Often telling her that he was getting tired and that he worried about their mother, as well as his baby cakes.
His family includes; the Fox’s, English’s, Eagle Plume’s, and Eagle Child’s. The family would like to apologize to any one that we may have missed.
The family would like to thank Lee Crest staff, Fort Macleod Extended Care, and his team of Dr’s who took care of our special Delbert. May the creator bless you and your loved ones.
A Wake Service will be at the Old Saipoyi Gym, Stand Off on Friday, April 1st from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Blood Reserve on Saturday, April 2nd at 11:00 am. Interment in the Blood Band Cemetery. Email condolences to:[email protected]