Across The Mountain
(Hairy Bull)
“Ksisskana’paohkomii”
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving dad and papa, Ronald Joseph “RJ” Across The Mountain. RJ was born on May 7, 1962 in Cardston, Alberta to the late Martin and Theresa (Across The Mountain) Hairy Bull, and passed on May 4, 2022 in Cardston, Alberta. RJ joins his loving wife Rose Mary, who preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn his daughter’s, Kayla (Troy) and Lorena (Jason), his grandchildren, Zebediah, Antoine, Marcus, Mackenzie, Mason, Skyler and Dezeray. RJ also leaves to mourn his siblings, Evelyn (Patrick) Mills, Christine (Melvin) White Man, baby brother Luke (Danielle) Across The Mountain. RJ is survived by his adopted siblings, Rosabelle Bare Shin Bone, Alvin Crazy Bull, Terrill Crying Head, Malcolm Eagle Speaker, Clarence Crane Chief and Wanda Crane Chief. Aunt’s Maryann Shouting (Les) and Margaret (Ron) Mcdonald, Ramona Black Plume, and great aunt’s Francis Gros Ventre Boy & Rita Many Fingers. Uncle’s Martin (Elizabeth) Vielle, Norbert Across The Mountain, great uncle Donald Big Swallow. Relatives, Stanley (Rose) Hairy Bull, Randy Hairy Bull, Eugene (Debra) Hairy Bull, Rosaline Weasel Moccasin, Larry, Virginia, Black Plume, Benita Red Crow, William (Pam) Long Time Squirrell, Gilbert, Theresa Standing Alone, Jonathan Crying Head & Brian Crying Head. Adopted daughter, Kelly Rabbit (Homer). RJ was predeceased by the love of his life, Rose Mary, son Anthony Crane Chief, parent’s Martin & Theresa, siblings, Terrence “Duke”, Lorena, Martin Jr. & baby sister Lisa. Paternal grandparent’s Sam & Lucy (Gros Ventre Boy) Hairy Bull, maternal grandparent’s Joe & Lizzie (Standing Alone) Across The Mountain. RJ was also predeceased by his mother in law Moyra Chief Moon and best friend Delbert “Sonny” Many Fingers. RJ also leaves to mourn numerous relatives in Across The Mountain, Hairy Bull, Standing Alone, Gros Ventre Boy, Curly Rider, Crane Chief, Mary Stella Bare Shin Bone, Paula Vielle, Black Plume & Shot Both Sides families. RJ grew up in the Isoitapi (Levern) area. As a baby he was instantly favoured by grandparent’s Joe & Lizzie, who spoiled him. Being the oldest son RJ was also very spoiled by his parent’s who gave him anything and everything he wanted. RJ received his schooling in Levern, Glenwood and St. Mary’s. Growing up RJ enjoyed chicken dancing, drawing, playing fast ball with his team St. Francis and hanging out with his cousin’s and friends. RJ also had a love for music, CCR being his favourite band. Rj enjoyed many family trips to Creston B.C. to pick apples with his family and yearly trips to Arlee, Montana with the whole family. One of the family's favourite trips was one he navigated to Osoyoos BC, although it was a long and hot drive RJ made sure he showed his family a fun time. RJ loved to travel with his family. RJ also found employment with sister Rosabelle at Paxman Potato farm. RJ also worked alongside auntie Margaret and Rosabelle for CP rail. Later RJ would also find employment with WOP on the reserve and with dad Martin's tipi pole business. In 1989 RJ met the love of his life, Rose Mary, and later welcomed two daughter's Kayla & Lorena, and raised cousin Anthony who he took as a son. RJ and Rose also raised nieces Cammy and Nora. RJ & Rose Mary were well known amongst family and friends for being ultimate Oilers fans, making it a point to watch every game & decorate their home and vehicle with Oilers memorabilia. The two always enjoyed going to concerts and ensuring they bought souvenirs, even if it was just a keychain. RJ & Rose also hosted many barbeques, Halloween, New Year's eve and birthday parties in their home. Friends and family always felt welcome. RJ loved his family tremendously, often spoiling his children with anything they wanted and whenever Rose Mary was upset with the girls, RJ was always the peacemaker, reassuring his girls he had their backs. When his grandchildren were born, he loved them just as much, or even more than his girls, he provided for their every need and spoiled them often. He enjoyed taking Rose Mary and the grandkids for drives in the mountains. Mackenzie, being the only girl, was his baby and always got her way with him. RJ had a tremendous love for his family, from the oldest relative to the newest baby, he was kind, humble, and valued every person he came in contact with. The Across The Mountain family would like to Thank Malcom Eagle Speaker, who stood by RJ as a friend, brother, caregiver and support this past year. We are thankful beyond words for your service and friendship to RJ,his daughter’s and grandchildren. RJ was our dad, papa, brother, uncle, nephew and friend, he will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Wake service to be held on Thursday, May 12 from at 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Funeral mass on Friday, May 13 at 11:00 am with father Pawel Andrasz. Interment in Pioneer Cemetery.
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(Hairy Bull)
“Ksisskana’paohkomii”
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving dad and papa, Ronald Joseph “RJ” Across The Mountain. RJ was born on May 7, 1962 in Cardston, Alberta to the late Martin and Theresa (Across The Mountain) Hairy Bull, and passed on May 4, 2022 in Cardston, Alberta. RJ joins his loving wife Rose Mary, who preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn his daughter’s, Kayla (Troy) and Lorena (Jason), his grandchildren, Zebediah, Antoine, Marcus, Mackenzie, Mason, Skyler and Dezeray. RJ also leaves to mourn his siblings, Evelyn (Patrick) Mills, Christine (Melvin) White Man, baby brother Luke (Danielle) Across The Mountain. RJ is survived by his adopted siblings, Rosabelle Bare Shin Bone, Alvin Crazy Bull, Terrill Crying Head, Malcolm Eagle Speaker, Clarence Crane Chief and Wanda Crane Chief. Aunt’s Maryann Shouting (Les) and Margaret (Ron) Mcdonald, Ramona Black Plume, and great aunt’s Francis Gros Ventre Boy & Rita Many Fingers. Uncle’s Martin (Elizabeth) Vielle, Norbert Across The Mountain, great uncle Donald Big Swallow. Relatives, Stanley (Rose) Hairy Bull, Randy Hairy Bull, Eugene (Debra) Hairy Bull, Rosaline Weasel Moccasin, Larry, Virginia, Black Plume, Benita Red Crow, William (Pam) Long Time Squirrell, Gilbert, Theresa Standing Alone, Jonathan Crying Head & Brian Crying Head. Adopted daughter, Kelly Rabbit (Homer). RJ was predeceased by the love of his life, Rose Mary, son Anthony Crane Chief, parent’s Martin & Theresa, siblings, Terrence “Duke”, Lorena, Martin Jr. & baby sister Lisa. Paternal grandparent’s Sam & Lucy (Gros Ventre Boy) Hairy Bull, maternal grandparent’s Joe & Lizzie (Standing Alone) Across The Mountain. RJ was also predeceased by his mother in law Moyra Chief Moon and best friend Delbert “Sonny” Many Fingers. RJ also leaves to mourn numerous relatives in Across The Mountain, Hairy Bull, Standing Alone, Gros Ventre Boy, Curly Rider, Crane Chief, Mary Stella Bare Shin Bone, Paula Vielle, Black Plume & Shot Both Sides families. RJ grew up in the Isoitapi (Levern) area. As a baby he was instantly favoured by grandparent’s Joe & Lizzie, who spoiled him. Being the oldest son RJ was also very spoiled by his parent’s who gave him anything and everything he wanted. RJ received his schooling in Levern, Glenwood and St. Mary’s. Growing up RJ enjoyed chicken dancing, drawing, playing fast ball with his team St. Francis and hanging out with his cousin’s and friends. RJ also had a love for music, CCR being his favourite band. Rj enjoyed many family trips to Creston B.C. to pick apples with his family and yearly trips to Arlee, Montana with the whole family. One of the family's favourite trips was one he navigated to Osoyoos BC, although it was a long and hot drive RJ made sure he showed his family a fun time. RJ loved to travel with his family. RJ also found employment with sister Rosabelle at Paxman Potato farm. RJ also worked alongside auntie Margaret and Rosabelle for CP rail. Later RJ would also find employment with WOP on the reserve and with dad Martin's tipi pole business. In 1989 RJ met the love of his life, Rose Mary, and later welcomed two daughter's Kayla & Lorena, and raised cousin Anthony who he took as a son. RJ and Rose also raised nieces Cammy and Nora. RJ & Rose Mary were well known amongst family and friends for being ultimate Oilers fans, making it a point to watch every game & decorate their home and vehicle with Oilers memorabilia. The two always enjoyed going to concerts and ensuring they bought souvenirs, even if it was just a keychain. RJ & Rose also hosted many barbeques, Halloween, New Year's eve and birthday parties in their home. Friends and family always felt welcome. RJ loved his family tremendously, often spoiling his children with anything they wanted and whenever Rose Mary was upset with the girls, RJ was always the peacemaker, reassuring his girls he had their backs. When his grandchildren were born, he loved them just as much, or even more than his girls, he provided for their every need and spoiled them often. He enjoyed taking Rose Mary and the grandkids for drives in the mountains. Mackenzie, being the only girl, was his baby and always got her way with him. RJ had a tremendous love for his family, from the oldest relative to the newest baby, he was kind, humble, and valued every person he came in contact with. The Across The Mountain family would like to Thank Malcom Eagle Speaker, who stood by RJ as a friend, brother, caregiver and support this past year. We are thankful beyond words for your service and friendship to RJ,his daughter’s and grandchildren. RJ was our dad, papa, brother, uncle, nephew and friend, he will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Wake service to be held on Thursday, May 12 from at 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Funeral mass on Friday, May 13 at 11:00 am with father Pawel Andrasz. Interment in Pioneer Cemetery.
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