Pohksinaimskaissohko’maapi (Little Thunder Pipe Boy)
Andre Daniel Big Snake-Weasel Moccasin
May 16, 2000 – December 15, 2019
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Andre who left suddenly to Omahksspatsikoyi.
Andre was born to Wylie (Jessica Black Rabbit) Weasel Moccasin and Dana Big Snake. Left to mourn are his parents, siblings: Alize, Daija, Destiny, Christopher Jr., Baby Wylie, Brandon, Hayden, Jewel, Marley, and Rick; grandparents Alva & Patrick Black Plume and, Justine Yellow Fly; paternal aunts & uncles: Willis (Terrace), Theresa (Paul), Louis (Cheryl), Todd (Tina), Tyler (Erica), Dee Dee (Priscilla) Beebe, Lance (Sophia), Pamela (Donald), and Leslie (Carla) Black Plume; maternal aunt Jolayne Belcourt; uncles Lauren & Carlin Big Snake, Godmother Larissa Big Snake, Godfather Jared Weasel Moccasin and his extended families of Weasel Moccasin, Beebe, Big Snake, Cutter and Crows.
Andre was predeceased by his grandfathers Wilbert Beebe, Claude Crow and Donnie Yellow Fly; great-grandparents Howard & Mabel Beebe, Dan & Ada Weasel Moccasin, Lucy Black Plume, and Bernard Big Snake & Mary Cutter.
Andre attended Aahsaopi , G.R. Davis, F.P. Walsh schools and graduated in June of 2018 from Kainai High School. Andre was a jokester and, in school, his teachers would call him “class clown” as this was always mentioned during his parent/teacher interviews. Andre’s secondary education may have been short lived as he wanted to quit school because of all the costumes at his first school Halloween party. Alas, he went back the next day! But in later years, he refused to go into the school’s haunted houses.
Andre’s work history included employment at Blood Tribe Agricultural Project, Blood Tribe Economic Development Entrepreneur Program, Blood Tribe Employment and Training’s Safety and Carpentry programs, and his most recent venture at the Blood Tribe’s FCSS Food Bank.
Andre was involved and exposed to Blackfoot traditional teachings and had a deep respect for it. He was part of Kaanatsoomittaiks for several years. The annual Blood Tribe Sundance was his favorite time of the year and he would take leave from work just to be there. He was our “go-for”. From his home teachings and school curriculum, Andre understood and spoke our Blackfoot language. He took pride in knowing the school’s Blackfoot Prayer and even won Jr. Boy’s Grass Dance Championship at the very first Levern Indian Days celebration.
Andre experienced all kinds of activities and sports including basketball but the sport he favored was hockey. He was part of Kainai’s minor hockey league to his Midget years where his seasonal highlights were the Treaty and Provincial tournaments. Andre’s lifelong friends, ‘da Boyz’, were formed and was so proud when the Midgets brought home the 2017 Banner! A few years ago, his brother Al started calling him ‘Onge’. We asked why. Al’s reply was Andre’s name was too long and ‘Onge’ sounded like his name when shortened. During Midget games, Grandpa would call him ‘Onge’ and… the name stuck. His friends all called him ‘Onge’. Andre was also involved in the Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corp and at the age of 13 he left home for the very first time to attend a two-week general training in Vernon, BC. Of course, some were lonesome. Grandpa and Grandma were ready to drive 755 kilometres to pick Andre up. However, they were talked into not picking him up. He completed the training.
Andre loved to eat but would not eat Grandpa’s cooking…Dad was his favorite cook. His favorite past time was cruising with ‘da Boyz’, playing ground hockey, shinny and basketball. Andre loved his concerts even travelling to see his favorite rapper Juice World in Vancouver this past spring. Unfortunately, J.W. passed away. Andre then said to dad, “Geez, Dad. With the passing of J.W., it just feels like one of ‘da Boyz’ died.”
Andre was quite the character. As a toddler and during potty training, he would command further attention calling to Dad and Grandpa, “I’m done!” He had a way of squeezing money out of dad, grandpa and grandma…all at the same time. He could talk his way out of anything when caught doing something he wasn’t supposed to be doing, and, we would believe him!
Andre was always the life of the party, loved to make people laugh and had a great sense of humour. He was also so proud of the baby Kehlani, our latest addition to the family. He was always checking on her and holding her.
We will forever miss Andre’s smile, his voice, the teasing of his siblings and just his presence. He’s our angel watching over us. Since our hearing the news of Andre’s passing, we have been comforted by the shower of dimes. Andre knew dimes were messages from Heaven. We are not worried anymore as we can hear him say, “Don’t worry about me… I’m ‘G’!”
The family thanks all who offered prayers, words of encouragement and support, Marcel & Verda Weasel Head, Siksika Nation Chief and Council, Blood Tribe Chief and Council, Saipoyi Elementary School, Blood Tribe Departments and Entities and especially to Fort Macleod RCMP Cst. Stubbe for his compassion expressed at our time of deep sorrow.
The Family Service will be at the Cardston Seniors’ Centre, Cardston on Fri., Dec. 20th at 5:00 p.m. followed by the Wake Service at the Old Agency Hall, Blood Reserve from 7:00 - 11:00 p.m.. The Funeral Service will be at the Old Agency Hall on Sat., Dec. 21st at 11:00 a.m.
Condolences may be sent by CLICKING HERE.
LEGACY FUNERAL HOMES LTD., CARDSTON Assisting the Family. Phone 403-653-3222.
Andre Daniel Big Snake-Weasel Moccasin
May 16, 2000 – December 15, 2019
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Andre who left suddenly to Omahksspatsikoyi.
Andre was born to Wylie (Jessica Black Rabbit) Weasel Moccasin and Dana Big Snake. Left to mourn are his parents, siblings: Alize, Daija, Destiny, Christopher Jr., Baby Wylie, Brandon, Hayden, Jewel, Marley, and Rick; grandparents Alva & Patrick Black Plume and, Justine Yellow Fly; paternal aunts & uncles: Willis (Terrace), Theresa (Paul), Louis (Cheryl), Todd (Tina), Tyler (Erica), Dee Dee (Priscilla) Beebe, Lance (Sophia), Pamela (Donald), and Leslie (Carla) Black Plume; maternal aunt Jolayne Belcourt; uncles Lauren & Carlin Big Snake, Godmother Larissa Big Snake, Godfather Jared Weasel Moccasin and his extended families of Weasel Moccasin, Beebe, Big Snake, Cutter and Crows.
Andre was predeceased by his grandfathers Wilbert Beebe, Claude Crow and Donnie Yellow Fly; great-grandparents Howard & Mabel Beebe, Dan & Ada Weasel Moccasin, Lucy Black Plume, and Bernard Big Snake & Mary Cutter.
Andre attended Aahsaopi , G.R. Davis, F.P. Walsh schools and graduated in June of 2018 from Kainai High School. Andre was a jokester and, in school, his teachers would call him “class clown” as this was always mentioned during his parent/teacher interviews. Andre’s secondary education may have been short lived as he wanted to quit school because of all the costumes at his first school Halloween party. Alas, he went back the next day! But in later years, he refused to go into the school’s haunted houses.
Andre’s work history included employment at Blood Tribe Agricultural Project, Blood Tribe Economic Development Entrepreneur Program, Blood Tribe Employment and Training’s Safety and Carpentry programs, and his most recent venture at the Blood Tribe’s FCSS Food Bank.
Andre was involved and exposed to Blackfoot traditional teachings and had a deep respect for it. He was part of Kaanatsoomittaiks for several years. The annual Blood Tribe Sundance was his favorite time of the year and he would take leave from work just to be there. He was our “go-for”. From his home teachings and school curriculum, Andre understood and spoke our Blackfoot language. He took pride in knowing the school’s Blackfoot Prayer and even won Jr. Boy’s Grass Dance Championship at the very first Levern Indian Days celebration.
Andre experienced all kinds of activities and sports including basketball but the sport he favored was hockey. He was part of Kainai’s minor hockey league to his Midget years where his seasonal highlights were the Treaty and Provincial tournaments. Andre’s lifelong friends, ‘da Boyz’, were formed and was so proud when the Midgets brought home the 2017 Banner! A few years ago, his brother Al started calling him ‘Onge’. We asked why. Al’s reply was Andre’s name was too long and ‘Onge’ sounded like his name when shortened. During Midget games, Grandpa would call him ‘Onge’ and… the name stuck. His friends all called him ‘Onge’. Andre was also involved in the Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corp and at the age of 13 he left home for the very first time to attend a two-week general training in Vernon, BC. Of course, some were lonesome. Grandpa and Grandma were ready to drive 755 kilometres to pick Andre up. However, they were talked into not picking him up. He completed the training.
Andre loved to eat but would not eat Grandpa’s cooking…Dad was his favorite cook. His favorite past time was cruising with ‘da Boyz’, playing ground hockey, shinny and basketball. Andre loved his concerts even travelling to see his favorite rapper Juice World in Vancouver this past spring. Unfortunately, J.W. passed away. Andre then said to dad, “Geez, Dad. With the passing of J.W., it just feels like one of ‘da Boyz’ died.”
Andre was quite the character. As a toddler and during potty training, he would command further attention calling to Dad and Grandpa, “I’m done!” He had a way of squeezing money out of dad, grandpa and grandma…all at the same time. He could talk his way out of anything when caught doing something he wasn’t supposed to be doing, and, we would believe him!
Andre was always the life of the party, loved to make people laugh and had a great sense of humour. He was also so proud of the baby Kehlani, our latest addition to the family. He was always checking on her and holding her.
We will forever miss Andre’s smile, his voice, the teasing of his siblings and just his presence. He’s our angel watching over us. Since our hearing the news of Andre’s passing, we have been comforted by the shower of dimes. Andre knew dimes were messages from Heaven. We are not worried anymore as we can hear him say, “Don’t worry about me… I’m ‘G’!”
The family thanks all who offered prayers, words of encouragement and support, Marcel & Verda Weasel Head, Siksika Nation Chief and Council, Blood Tribe Chief and Council, Saipoyi Elementary School, Blood Tribe Departments and Entities and especially to Fort Macleod RCMP Cst. Stubbe for his compassion expressed at our time of deep sorrow.
The Family Service will be at the Cardston Seniors’ Centre, Cardston on Fri., Dec. 20th at 5:00 p.m. followed by the Wake Service at the Old Agency Hall, Blood Reserve from 7:00 - 11:00 p.m.. The Funeral Service will be at the Old Agency Hall on Sat., Dec. 21st at 11:00 a.m.
Condolences may be sent by CLICKING HERE.
LEGACY FUNERAL HOMES LTD., CARDSTON Assisting the Family. Phone 403-653-3222.