It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear father,
Patrick Crow Chief (Ii’ssoo) on January 1, 2026, in Cardston, Alberta. Patrick was born on March 16, 1953. He was 72 years old.
Patrick leaves behind his Children, Amber (Randall) Crow Chief, Melissa (Stevie) Willows, Patrick (Leanna) Willows, Tricia Willows, and Jessica Eagle Speaker.
Grandchildren: Kadin Willows, Dante (Jordan) Willows, Mylie (Harlie) Willows, Brandon Crow Chief, Baby RJ Crow Chief, Dayton Willows, Tanye Willows, Tayte Willows, Trista Willows, Trayceon Willows, Jay Willows, Sonny Willows, Taylor Crow Chief, Elias Eagle Speaker, Echo White Quills, Ty White Quills and Damon White Quills.
Great Grand Baby Piinaaw Willows.
Patrick’s siblings: Corina Crow Chief, Duane (Wilma) Crow Chief, William (Carma) Crow Chief, and Georgina (Robert) Crow Chief.
Nephews and Nieces: Gaylene (Troy) Crow Chief, Douglas, Matt, Shawn (Sam), Chelsea, Kalline (Leonard) Crow Chief, Christine, Launa, Melanie (Bobby) Chief Calf, Terri-Jo (Alvin), Tyler (Jill), Cameron, Crystal, Cassie, Nikki, John, Serena Crow Chief, Dino, Orson, Roberta (Shawn), Elliot, Rhea (David), Edwin, Kevin, Rodney (Shirley), Candace (Steve), Janine, Joey.
God Daughter: Kalline (Leonard) Crow Chief.
Aunt: Mrs. Betty Crow Chief.
Friends and Relatives: Ross Cross Child, Dale Rabbit, John Rabbit, Gordon Black Face, Calvin Crow Chief, Barnabus Tallman, Floyd Melting Tallow, Gary Vielle, Albert Blackwater, John Rabbit, Melvin Spear Chief, Marcel Weasel Head, Andrew Bullcalf Sr., Sam Hofer, Alec Mills, Nick Rabbit, Eugene Blackwater, Alphonse Red Crow, Adolph Young Pine, Calvin Crow, Jason Crow, Lester Crow, Leroy Hunt, Hugh Tallow, Phillip Wolf Child, Martin Vielle, Leslie Vielle,
Numerous cousins and distant relatives.
Patrick is reunited with his daughters, Amelia (Clarence) Willows and Jillian Crow Chief and most recently his grandson Thane Willows.
Stepson: Sykes Eagle Speaker
Parents: Wallace and Mary Crow Chief
Siblings: Alfreda and Rose Marie (George) Crow Chief.
Nephews and Niece: Kirby Crow Chief, Franklin Crow Chief, Kenny Crow Chief, Tom Crow Chief, Dillon Crow Chief, Tasha Crow Chief, Sykes Medicine Crane, Dion Medicine Crane, Landon Crow Chief, Craig Crow Chief, Anthony Crow Chief.
Aunts and Uncles: Louis (Rosaline) Crow Chief, Isaac (Elizabeth) Crow Chief, Gail Crow Chief, Gilbert (Barbara) Crow Chief, Mae (Ralph) Bottle, Charlie Crow Chief, Della Tallow, Mary (Bob) Rider.
Grandparents Joe (Cecile) Crow Chief, Annie Wind don’t blow and Crow Spreads his Wings.
Late friends: (Butch) Melvin Knife, Ray Black Plume, Lewis Knife, Robert Vielle, Claude Crow, Ivan Crow Chief, Delbert Crow Chief, Leonard Crow Chief, Randy Knife, Clement Tallman, Ben Scout, Laverne Scout, Stanley Scout, Robert Tailfeathers, Bob Tailfeathers, Morton Eagle Speaker, Thomas Eagle Speaker, Addison Crow, Dexter Rider, Adrian Black Fore Head, Lindsey Aberdeen, Dusty Aberdeen, George Hofer, Big Jack, Davy Small Face, Blaze Good Dagger, George Good Dagger, Art Sweet Grass, Nick King, David Mills, Fred Sweet Grass, Ben Red Crow, Hugh Tallow, Tony Blackwater, Maxwell Medicine Crane.
Patrick has many relatives that include: Rider, Joe Crow Spreads his wings, Mary Crow Spreads his Wings, Heavy Head, Vielle, Good Rider, Mills, Bumblebee, Chief Body, Tallman, Tailfeathers, Stabs down, Wadsworth, Shade, Melting Tallow, Mountain Horse, King, Rabbit, Red Crane, Scott, Hoof, Black Plume, Eagle Child, Reevis, Skunkcap, Good Dagger, Spear Chief, Bottle, Bull Calf, Knife, Scout, Many Feathers, Bullshields, Fox, Wolf Old Man, Old Man, and Prairie Hen, Piinaaw.
Apologies to anyone we have missed.
The family would like to thank John Tallow for his home care services and the Kainai Continuing Care Center for the care provided in his final months.
Dad lived a very full, unique and meaningful life before he became ill.
He grew up in the old townsite known as Ten Cabin. As a young boy, he travelled by horse and wagon, and later by truck. Even at a young age, he was hardworking. He would go out into the fields, cut prairie wool hay, and sell it at the campground near the old hay plant. Those early experiences shaped the strong work ethic he carried throughout his life.
Dad attended day school in Standoff, then St. Mary’s Day School in 1969, and later F.P. Walsh High School from 1970 to 1971.
As a young man, he worked as a ranch hand—building fences, helping with baling, and becoming a skilled hunter. He also broke horses. He travelled to British Columbia and Washington to pick fruit. Dad also worked near Taber, Coaldale, Raymond and Lethbridge picking sugar beets. Before becoming an entrepreneur, he worked as a carpenter and mechanic, learning skills he would later use to help his family. He would always fix his own vehicles and was never known to bring his vehicles into the shop. He would teach his children how to change oil, and show them many things, but he was greatly depended on for his mechanical knowledge and skills.
Dad went on to work as a contractor with Blood Tribe Housing and Kainai Industries. He completed renovations across the reserve and would often mention that he helped build Moses Lake Hall in the early 1980s. He was also one of the first to build a small building and hoped to use it as a store, something he was proud of.
When they moved into the house, Dad planted a Cherry tree and said it was for the kids. The next day, the tree was gone because beavers came and chopped it down. Dad also had a duck he named Colonel, and one day it just disappeared.
Dad was a craftsman and made a sled with skis, he made a swing set for the girls, and he also made a small boat.
Dad went on to get a diploma in small business and began his entrepreneurial business in arts and crafts.
He was a gifted craftsperson and artist. Dad made bows and arrows, including one used in the Jackie Chan movie Shanghai Noon. He made drums, hand drums, moccasins, shields, and many other traditional items that were sold in Calgary, Waterton, Buffalo Jump, and many other local places. He also took part in a National Film Board documentary that showcased his artwork and traditional bow-making, and the traditional uses of his work. Dad would also get invited to the local schools to demonstrate how to make his crafts.
Dad loved to travel and play the guitar. He often went to British Columbia and once travelled to South Carolina to attend Tricia’s graduation from boot camp- basic training, while she was serving in the U.S. Army. On the way back, they stopped in Memphis, Tennessee, to visit Elvis Presley’s home. That moment meant a great deal to him, as he was a huge Elvis fan.
He loved playing bingo, loved to draw and do artwork on many of his drums and traditional items he made, and he also loved to play the guitar and was often heard playing Elvis tunes. He would always be singing to the kids, especially his favourite song, “Kiss an Angel Good Morning”. Dad had many other favourite artists like CCR, Neil Diamond, Charlie Pride, Johnny Cash- to name a few.
In his quieter moments, Dad loved taking care of his yard, keeping the house nice and tidy, cooking, telling stories about his loved ones, teaching others, and dreaming big.
He was a builder, a teacher, a storyteller, and a man who lived with purpose.
We are grateful for the life he lived and the lessons he shared with us. Dad will be deeply missed by all of us who were lucky enough to know and love him.
The Wake Service will be held on Friday, January 9 from 6:00 - 11:00 pm at Gladstone Hall, Blood Reserve. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 10 at 11:00 am at Gladstone Hall. Interment will follow at St. Catherine's Cemetery in Stand Off, AB.
Patrick Crow Chief (Ii’ssoo) on January 1, 2026, in Cardston, Alberta. Patrick was born on March 16, 1953. He was 72 years old.
Patrick leaves behind his Children, Amber (Randall) Crow Chief, Melissa (Stevie) Willows, Patrick (Leanna) Willows, Tricia Willows, and Jessica Eagle Speaker.
Grandchildren: Kadin Willows, Dante (Jordan) Willows, Mylie (Harlie) Willows, Brandon Crow Chief, Baby RJ Crow Chief, Dayton Willows, Tanye Willows, Tayte Willows, Trista Willows, Trayceon Willows, Jay Willows, Sonny Willows, Taylor Crow Chief, Elias Eagle Speaker, Echo White Quills, Ty White Quills and Damon White Quills.
Great Grand Baby Piinaaw Willows.
Patrick’s siblings: Corina Crow Chief, Duane (Wilma) Crow Chief, William (Carma) Crow Chief, and Georgina (Robert) Crow Chief.
Nephews and Nieces: Gaylene (Troy) Crow Chief, Douglas, Matt, Shawn (Sam), Chelsea, Kalline (Leonard) Crow Chief, Christine, Launa, Melanie (Bobby) Chief Calf, Terri-Jo (Alvin), Tyler (Jill), Cameron, Crystal, Cassie, Nikki, John, Serena Crow Chief, Dino, Orson, Roberta (Shawn), Elliot, Rhea (David), Edwin, Kevin, Rodney (Shirley), Candace (Steve), Janine, Joey.
God Daughter: Kalline (Leonard) Crow Chief.
Aunt: Mrs. Betty Crow Chief.
Friends and Relatives: Ross Cross Child, Dale Rabbit, John Rabbit, Gordon Black Face, Calvin Crow Chief, Barnabus Tallman, Floyd Melting Tallow, Gary Vielle, Albert Blackwater, John Rabbit, Melvin Spear Chief, Marcel Weasel Head, Andrew Bullcalf Sr., Sam Hofer, Alec Mills, Nick Rabbit, Eugene Blackwater, Alphonse Red Crow, Adolph Young Pine, Calvin Crow, Jason Crow, Lester Crow, Leroy Hunt, Hugh Tallow, Phillip Wolf Child, Martin Vielle, Leslie Vielle,
Numerous cousins and distant relatives.
Patrick is reunited with his daughters, Amelia (Clarence) Willows and Jillian Crow Chief and most recently his grandson Thane Willows.
Stepson: Sykes Eagle Speaker
Parents: Wallace and Mary Crow Chief
Siblings: Alfreda and Rose Marie (George) Crow Chief.
Nephews and Niece: Kirby Crow Chief, Franklin Crow Chief, Kenny Crow Chief, Tom Crow Chief, Dillon Crow Chief, Tasha Crow Chief, Sykes Medicine Crane, Dion Medicine Crane, Landon Crow Chief, Craig Crow Chief, Anthony Crow Chief.
Aunts and Uncles: Louis (Rosaline) Crow Chief, Isaac (Elizabeth) Crow Chief, Gail Crow Chief, Gilbert (Barbara) Crow Chief, Mae (Ralph) Bottle, Charlie Crow Chief, Della Tallow, Mary (Bob) Rider.
Grandparents Joe (Cecile) Crow Chief, Annie Wind don’t blow and Crow Spreads his Wings.
Late friends: (Butch) Melvin Knife, Ray Black Plume, Lewis Knife, Robert Vielle, Claude Crow, Ivan Crow Chief, Delbert Crow Chief, Leonard Crow Chief, Randy Knife, Clement Tallman, Ben Scout, Laverne Scout, Stanley Scout, Robert Tailfeathers, Bob Tailfeathers, Morton Eagle Speaker, Thomas Eagle Speaker, Addison Crow, Dexter Rider, Adrian Black Fore Head, Lindsey Aberdeen, Dusty Aberdeen, George Hofer, Big Jack, Davy Small Face, Blaze Good Dagger, George Good Dagger, Art Sweet Grass, Nick King, David Mills, Fred Sweet Grass, Ben Red Crow, Hugh Tallow, Tony Blackwater, Maxwell Medicine Crane.
Patrick has many relatives that include: Rider, Joe Crow Spreads his wings, Mary Crow Spreads his Wings, Heavy Head, Vielle, Good Rider, Mills, Bumblebee, Chief Body, Tallman, Tailfeathers, Stabs down, Wadsworth, Shade, Melting Tallow, Mountain Horse, King, Rabbit, Red Crane, Scott, Hoof, Black Plume, Eagle Child, Reevis, Skunkcap, Good Dagger, Spear Chief, Bottle, Bull Calf, Knife, Scout, Many Feathers, Bullshields, Fox, Wolf Old Man, Old Man, and Prairie Hen, Piinaaw.
Apologies to anyone we have missed.
The family would like to thank John Tallow for his home care services and the Kainai Continuing Care Center for the care provided in his final months.
Dad lived a very full, unique and meaningful life before he became ill.
He grew up in the old townsite known as Ten Cabin. As a young boy, he travelled by horse and wagon, and later by truck. Even at a young age, he was hardworking. He would go out into the fields, cut prairie wool hay, and sell it at the campground near the old hay plant. Those early experiences shaped the strong work ethic he carried throughout his life.
Dad attended day school in Standoff, then St. Mary’s Day School in 1969, and later F.P. Walsh High School from 1970 to 1971.
As a young man, he worked as a ranch hand—building fences, helping with baling, and becoming a skilled hunter. He also broke horses. He travelled to British Columbia and Washington to pick fruit. Dad also worked near Taber, Coaldale, Raymond and Lethbridge picking sugar beets. Before becoming an entrepreneur, he worked as a carpenter and mechanic, learning skills he would later use to help his family. He would always fix his own vehicles and was never known to bring his vehicles into the shop. He would teach his children how to change oil, and show them many things, but he was greatly depended on for his mechanical knowledge and skills.
Dad went on to work as a contractor with Blood Tribe Housing and Kainai Industries. He completed renovations across the reserve and would often mention that he helped build Moses Lake Hall in the early 1980s. He was also one of the first to build a small building and hoped to use it as a store, something he was proud of.
When they moved into the house, Dad planted a Cherry tree and said it was for the kids. The next day, the tree was gone because beavers came and chopped it down. Dad also had a duck he named Colonel, and one day it just disappeared.
Dad was a craftsman and made a sled with skis, he made a swing set for the girls, and he also made a small boat.
Dad went on to get a diploma in small business and began his entrepreneurial business in arts and crafts.
He was a gifted craftsperson and artist. Dad made bows and arrows, including one used in the Jackie Chan movie Shanghai Noon. He made drums, hand drums, moccasins, shields, and many other traditional items that were sold in Calgary, Waterton, Buffalo Jump, and many other local places. He also took part in a National Film Board documentary that showcased his artwork and traditional bow-making, and the traditional uses of his work. Dad would also get invited to the local schools to demonstrate how to make his crafts.
Dad loved to travel and play the guitar. He often went to British Columbia and once travelled to South Carolina to attend Tricia’s graduation from boot camp- basic training, while she was serving in the U.S. Army. On the way back, they stopped in Memphis, Tennessee, to visit Elvis Presley’s home. That moment meant a great deal to him, as he was a huge Elvis fan.
He loved playing bingo, loved to draw and do artwork on many of his drums and traditional items he made, and he also loved to play the guitar and was often heard playing Elvis tunes. He would always be singing to the kids, especially his favourite song, “Kiss an Angel Good Morning”. Dad had many other favourite artists like CCR, Neil Diamond, Charlie Pride, Johnny Cash- to name a few.
In his quieter moments, Dad loved taking care of his yard, keeping the house nice and tidy, cooking, telling stories about his loved ones, teaching others, and dreaming big.
He was a builder, a teacher, a storyteller, and a man who lived with purpose.
We are grateful for the life he lived and the lessons he shared with us. Dad will be deeply missed by all of us who were lucky enough to know and love him.
The Wake Service will be held on Friday, January 9 from 6:00 - 11:00 pm at Gladstone Hall, Blood Reserve. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 10 at 11:00 am at Gladstone Hall. Interment will follow at St. Catherine's Cemetery in Stand Off, AB.