Lorin Kenneth Healy beloved son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Dave & Shirley Healy, passed away on April 27, 2023, in Cardston, Alberta at the age of 49 years. Lorin was born February 19, 1974, in Cardston. It is with great sadness as we announce Lorin passing but we know in our hearts, Lorin has returned home to be with his mom and dad.
Survived by his children Shaelene, Cale and Bayley and his grandchildren, Vada, Bray and his third grandchild. Siblings - Ivan (Patsy), Geoff, Delcy, and Lynn. Sister in laws - Colleen Dodging Horse, and Joan Little Bear. His nieces and nephews, Dacey, Cody, Kristylyn, Jarret, Darwin Jr., Treylene, and Bron. His aunties Beverly Maiers, Sylvia Tailfeathers, Audrey Eagle Bear, Nora Eagle Bear, and Rosie Jane Tailfeathers. His uncles– Les Healy, and Wilfred Soop.
Predeceased by his dad and mom, Dave & Shirley Healy. His brother Darwin Rusty Healy, cousin/brother Norman Puff Ward, adopted brothers - Drew Wolf and Delray Wadsworth. His niece Tawny Jo Healy, nephew TJ Healy and great nephew Haze Healy. Cousins Duane Healy, Kyle Tailfeathers, Sharla Tailfeathers, Charmaine Tailfeathers. His grandparents - Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth and Helen Tailfeathers, and Mr. & Mrs. Dave and Gwen Healy. His paternal uncles – Fred Healy, Richard Healy, Merle Healy, Oliver Ward, Alphonse Eagle Bear, and his maternal uncles Ken Tuffy Tailfeathers, Homer Butch Tailfeathers, Leslie Punch Tailfeathers, Keith Punky Tailfeathers, Ira Spike Tailfeathers, Eugene Romero and David Maiers and paternal aunties Dorothy Ward, Geraldine Soop, Evelyn Healy, maternal auntie Caroline Romero, Johnelle Peaches Tailfeathers, Faye Tailfeathers and Byrdeen Quesnelle.
He was born into a big family and his family loved him. Lorin’s siblings nicknamed him Smeely. Dave and Shirley always made sure he had everything for hockey and spoiled him. As a young child, he was in a ranch accident that later affected him in his hockey career.
Lorin attended school in Cardston and Castlegar High School in BC. Later he graduated from Red Crow Community College while studying psychology. When Lorin was five, he made a career choice and decided he would become a goalie. Hockey was life, life was hockey. Lorin excelled in hockey. Dave and Shirley beamed with pride in all his hockey achievements often traveling to towns or cities to watch and cheer for Lorin. In his former years of hockey, he played minor hockey for Cardston. When he was fifteen, he had tryouts for Kainai Golden Chiefs, and he made the Junior B team. While playing for the Kainai Golden Chiefs; the Portland Winter Hawks scouted Lorin. The following year, Lorin played for their farm team in Castlegar, BC. He was proud to be a Kainai goalie for the Portland Winter Hawks for the Western Hockey League. His hockey career ended early due his childhood injury. Later, he played with the Ranchland Mens’ Hockey League and played in various men’s tournaments often being an all-star player.
His other great passion was when trained American Quarter Horses along side his dad. Lorin grew up on the racetrack where he spent five months out of the year on the track. He raced on racetracks in Canada and the United States with his dad and later by himself. Lorin was caring, kind, and humble often taking care of others before himself. His nieces and nephews enjoyed spending time with their uncle as he played and teased them. He was godfather to niece, Treylene. Lorin had a devoted faith in God and was proud of his Native spirituality.
Lorin became a young dad and had his daughter, Shaelene whom he loved and adored. He was blessed as his two sons were born, Cale & Bayley whom he loved and cherished with his whole heart. Lorin was a grandpa to Vada, and Bray and he was super proud of them. Shaelene recently told her dad she was expecting another child. He was excited to hear that his third grandchild was to be born. His adopted grandchildren are baby Delcy, Bunski, and Krews who he was helping raise. Lorin lived with his sister, Delcy in Cardston where he resided at until his passing.
He worked for various companies, one of his employment opportunities was at Chief Mountain Trussell, and he really enjoyed his time there. Lorin obtained his A-license and worked in Enoch Cree Nation as a horse trainer while worked on the “A track.” In his early years, he was a rancher alongside his dad and helped at Healy Family Ranch. Lorin grew up on the racetrack learning everything about ranch life and horses. Dave was proud of Lorin because Lorin knew his dad’s horse training method and used these methods throughout his horse training career.
While traveling he met relatives and friends who became his family. Everyone has a crazy story or adventure involving Lorin. He spent time in Enoch as his family had relatives from Enoch Cree Nation. Also, Lorin coached hockey; he was a natural with children. We will forever miss Lorin, his mischievous smile, his quiet demeanor, and his caring heart. He was a good man to all who knew him. Lorin was the type of guy who would help at moments notice. Delcy had an extra special relationship with her brother as she became a mother figure to Lorin early in life especially later in life when they lost their mom, Shirley. Delcy cared and loved her brother. He always seemed to follow Delcy often becoming her roommate in Cardston, Lethbridge, and Calgary. Heaven surely had a great reunion as Lorin returned to his heavenly home to be with his mom & dad, his bother Rusty, Tawny Jo, TJ, Delray, and his family. The family would like to apologize if we missed anyone. We would like to thank all those who have supported us, prayed for us, and supported us during our time of loss.
A Wake Service will be held at the Tanner Center, (260 1 St West, Cardston) on Thursday, May 4 from 6:00 - 11:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Blood Reserve on Friday, May 5 at 11:00 am. Interment will take place in St. Paul’s cemetery.
Survived by his children Shaelene, Cale and Bayley and his grandchildren, Vada, Bray and his third grandchild. Siblings - Ivan (Patsy), Geoff, Delcy, and Lynn. Sister in laws - Colleen Dodging Horse, and Joan Little Bear. His nieces and nephews, Dacey, Cody, Kristylyn, Jarret, Darwin Jr., Treylene, and Bron. His aunties Beverly Maiers, Sylvia Tailfeathers, Audrey Eagle Bear, Nora Eagle Bear, and Rosie Jane Tailfeathers. His uncles– Les Healy, and Wilfred Soop.
Predeceased by his dad and mom, Dave & Shirley Healy. His brother Darwin Rusty Healy, cousin/brother Norman Puff Ward, adopted brothers - Drew Wolf and Delray Wadsworth. His niece Tawny Jo Healy, nephew TJ Healy and great nephew Haze Healy. Cousins Duane Healy, Kyle Tailfeathers, Sharla Tailfeathers, Charmaine Tailfeathers. His grandparents - Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth and Helen Tailfeathers, and Mr. & Mrs. Dave and Gwen Healy. His paternal uncles – Fred Healy, Richard Healy, Merle Healy, Oliver Ward, Alphonse Eagle Bear, and his maternal uncles Ken Tuffy Tailfeathers, Homer Butch Tailfeathers, Leslie Punch Tailfeathers, Keith Punky Tailfeathers, Ira Spike Tailfeathers, Eugene Romero and David Maiers and paternal aunties Dorothy Ward, Geraldine Soop, Evelyn Healy, maternal auntie Caroline Romero, Johnelle Peaches Tailfeathers, Faye Tailfeathers and Byrdeen Quesnelle.
He was born into a big family and his family loved him. Lorin’s siblings nicknamed him Smeely. Dave and Shirley always made sure he had everything for hockey and spoiled him. As a young child, he was in a ranch accident that later affected him in his hockey career.
Lorin attended school in Cardston and Castlegar High School in BC. Later he graduated from Red Crow Community College while studying psychology. When Lorin was five, he made a career choice and decided he would become a goalie. Hockey was life, life was hockey. Lorin excelled in hockey. Dave and Shirley beamed with pride in all his hockey achievements often traveling to towns or cities to watch and cheer for Lorin. In his former years of hockey, he played minor hockey for Cardston. When he was fifteen, he had tryouts for Kainai Golden Chiefs, and he made the Junior B team. While playing for the Kainai Golden Chiefs; the Portland Winter Hawks scouted Lorin. The following year, Lorin played for their farm team in Castlegar, BC. He was proud to be a Kainai goalie for the Portland Winter Hawks for the Western Hockey League. His hockey career ended early due his childhood injury. Later, he played with the Ranchland Mens’ Hockey League and played in various men’s tournaments often being an all-star player.
His other great passion was when trained American Quarter Horses along side his dad. Lorin grew up on the racetrack where he spent five months out of the year on the track. He raced on racetracks in Canada and the United States with his dad and later by himself. Lorin was caring, kind, and humble often taking care of others before himself. His nieces and nephews enjoyed spending time with their uncle as he played and teased them. He was godfather to niece, Treylene. Lorin had a devoted faith in God and was proud of his Native spirituality.
Lorin became a young dad and had his daughter, Shaelene whom he loved and adored. He was blessed as his two sons were born, Cale & Bayley whom he loved and cherished with his whole heart. Lorin was a grandpa to Vada, and Bray and he was super proud of them. Shaelene recently told her dad she was expecting another child. He was excited to hear that his third grandchild was to be born. His adopted grandchildren are baby Delcy, Bunski, and Krews who he was helping raise. Lorin lived with his sister, Delcy in Cardston where he resided at until his passing.
He worked for various companies, one of his employment opportunities was at Chief Mountain Trussell, and he really enjoyed his time there. Lorin obtained his A-license and worked in Enoch Cree Nation as a horse trainer while worked on the “A track.” In his early years, he was a rancher alongside his dad and helped at Healy Family Ranch. Lorin grew up on the racetrack learning everything about ranch life and horses. Dave was proud of Lorin because Lorin knew his dad’s horse training method and used these methods throughout his horse training career.
While traveling he met relatives and friends who became his family. Everyone has a crazy story or adventure involving Lorin. He spent time in Enoch as his family had relatives from Enoch Cree Nation. Also, Lorin coached hockey; he was a natural with children. We will forever miss Lorin, his mischievous smile, his quiet demeanor, and his caring heart. He was a good man to all who knew him. Lorin was the type of guy who would help at moments notice. Delcy had an extra special relationship with her brother as she became a mother figure to Lorin early in life especially later in life when they lost their mom, Shirley. Delcy cared and loved her brother. He always seemed to follow Delcy often becoming her roommate in Cardston, Lethbridge, and Calgary. Heaven surely had a great reunion as Lorin returned to his heavenly home to be with his mom & dad, his bother Rusty, Tawny Jo, TJ, Delray, and his family. The family would like to apologize if we missed anyone. We would like to thank all those who have supported us, prayed for us, and supported us during our time of loss.
A Wake Service will be held at the Tanner Center, (260 1 St West, Cardston) on Thursday, May 4 from 6:00 - 11:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Blood Reserve on Friday, May 5 at 11:00 am. Interment will take place in St. Paul’s cemetery.