ANDREW THOMAS PANTHER BONE-BULL CALF
IITSAA’YIO’KA (Sleeping on the Edge)
It is with broken hearts and sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Andrew Thomas Panther Bone-Bull Calf, mainly known as ABC Jr. “Iitsaa yio ka” (Sleeping on the Edge) on July 17, 2025 at the age of 47 in Calgary, Alberta. Andrew was born on October 31, 1977 in Cardston, Alberta and was raised in the community of Moses Lake on the Blood reserve. To his loved ones, he was known as Junior, the baby boy to Andrew Bull Calf Sr. and the late Holly Bull Calf
.
In his early years, Junior was raised by his grandmother Winnie Panther Bone and was known as the “kipitaipikaa” (old lady’s child), right up until her passing. He attended Cardston Elementary and Junior High School where he created friendships that would last a lifetime. He was always mischievous with the neighborhood kids in Moses Lake, especially pranking his older brother Ronald and uncles to get a chuckle out of it. He was blessed to have had the opportunity to grass-dance in the powwows of which he was so proud to share with his family and friends.
Up until his graduation, Junior attended the St. Mary’s High School (Kainai High), where he created a passion for writing stories and outstanding poetry. He had a natural talent he took off with when his father ABC Sr. filled the basement with musical Instruments. His main focus was strumming the guitar and eventually teaching himself to read notes. That led him to having an ear for music. It would only take him only once to listen to the radio of the latest song and he would soon figure out the cords. They would become a new song to add to his list of tunes he knew by heart; he was a true talent. He began to put his talents together, creating songs. Along with the band he and his friends put together, his father would tease them by calling them The Silhouettes, from the La Bamba movie. Seeing them going off on their first gig, packing a small car full of instruments with smiles and hype, Junior seen and felt the spotlight and never wanted to leave that moment. His stage was the world -- he was a Busker, a “street musician”. His heart remained there and for all eternity it will stay. He was a true natural talent and people will never forget what he shared. Talent didn’t stop there as he took on the intricate nature of beadwork and drawing that was to his gain. Anything he put his mind to he would take it to the limit and blow people’s minds. There was nothing ABC Jr. couldn’t do. That’s where he would stay, in the minds of those he touched with those memories. His children will continue with his talents and embrace the goodness he brought to this world. Those are just a few of his gifts they can hold dearly in their hearts.
Junior is with Winnie now and his beautiful mother Holly -- the two main women of his life. He cherished them and never got over their passings. He leaves his legacy deep within his children and his granddaughter, who will shine brightly with his talent, as we know it and will witness. ABC Sr. is sad and heart-broken losing his baby boy, but will be there to celebrate his son’s life.
In the days to come. ABC Jr. will forever live within his babies and his legacy will live on -- including the hearts he captured as he strummed a little note or sang you a song.
Junior will be sadly missed and remembered by his four beautiful Children: Desi, Tasia (Nolan), Skyler and Andrea. His only granddaughter, of whom he unfortunately never got to meet, little miss precious Amelia Winnie. His father Andrew Bull Calf Sr. His brothers Ronald (Melissa) and Cory. Aunties: Delores, Shirley, Trina, Sally, Frances, Violet, Celestine and Charlotte. Uncles: Moses, Leroy, Lawrence “Bones”, Johnny, Calvin, Clinton and Lambert. All his cousins, especially Alana Bird, Necia Panther Bone, “the Budgie” Carlyn and Tasha. Family and relatives: Blood, Panther Bone, Bull Calf, Crow Chief, Bare Shin Bone, Red Crow, Creighton and Delaney. Also including the many friends he attracted along his journey in life. If we have left out any of the families, we sincerely apologize during our time of sorrow. Please know that your precious memories will never be forgotten.
Junior was predeceased by his loving mother Holly Bull Calf; Grandparents: Albert and Winnie Panther Bone, Charlie Crow Chief and Catherine Blood; Nephews: Todd Bradley Panther Bone and Uncle Kenneth “Bones” Panther Bone; his cousins Pamela Panther Bone and the one and only Junior cherished the most -- Dusty Bird.
Andrew Thomas Panther Bone – Bull Calf will always be remembered as a wandering musician, poet, artist and father who left this world too soon, but will never be forgotten.
IITSAA’YIO’KA (Sleeping on the Edge)
It is with broken hearts and sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Andrew Thomas Panther Bone-Bull Calf, mainly known as ABC Jr. “Iitsaa yio ka” (Sleeping on the Edge) on July 17, 2025 at the age of 47 in Calgary, Alberta. Andrew was born on October 31, 1977 in Cardston, Alberta and was raised in the community of Moses Lake on the Blood reserve. To his loved ones, he was known as Junior, the baby boy to Andrew Bull Calf Sr. and the late Holly Bull Calf
.
In his early years, Junior was raised by his grandmother Winnie Panther Bone and was known as the “kipitaipikaa” (old lady’s child), right up until her passing. He attended Cardston Elementary and Junior High School where he created friendships that would last a lifetime. He was always mischievous with the neighborhood kids in Moses Lake, especially pranking his older brother Ronald and uncles to get a chuckle out of it. He was blessed to have had the opportunity to grass-dance in the powwows of which he was so proud to share with his family and friends.
Up until his graduation, Junior attended the St. Mary’s High School (Kainai High), where he created a passion for writing stories and outstanding poetry. He had a natural talent he took off with when his father ABC Sr. filled the basement with musical Instruments. His main focus was strumming the guitar and eventually teaching himself to read notes. That led him to having an ear for music. It would only take him only once to listen to the radio of the latest song and he would soon figure out the cords. They would become a new song to add to his list of tunes he knew by heart; he was a true talent. He began to put his talents together, creating songs. Along with the band he and his friends put together, his father would tease them by calling them The Silhouettes, from the La Bamba movie. Seeing them going off on their first gig, packing a small car full of instruments with smiles and hype, Junior seen and felt the spotlight and never wanted to leave that moment. His stage was the world -- he was a Busker, a “street musician”. His heart remained there and for all eternity it will stay. He was a true natural talent and people will never forget what he shared. Talent didn’t stop there as he took on the intricate nature of beadwork and drawing that was to his gain. Anything he put his mind to he would take it to the limit and blow people’s minds. There was nothing ABC Jr. couldn’t do. That’s where he would stay, in the minds of those he touched with those memories. His children will continue with his talents and embrace the goodness he brought to this world. Those are just a few of his gifts they can hold dearly in their hearts.
Junior is with Winnie now and his beautiful mother Holly -- the two main women of his life. He cherished them and never got over their passings. He leaves his legacy deep within his children and his granddaughter, who will shine brightly with his talent, as we know it and will witness. ABC Sr. is sad and heart-broken losing his baby boy, but will be there to celebrate his son’s life.
In the days to come. ABC Jr. will forever live within his babies and his legacy will live on -- including the hearts he captured as he strummed a little note or sang you a song.
Junior will be sadly missed and remembered by his four beautiful Children: Desi, Tasia (Nolan), Skyler and Andrea. His only granddaughter, of whom he unfortunately never got to meet, little miss precious Amelia Winnie. His father Andrew Bull Calf Sr. His brothers Ronald (Melissa) and Cory. Aunties: Delores, Shirley, Trina, Sally, Frances, Violet, Celestine and Charlotte. Uncles: Moses, Leroy, Lawrence “Bones”, Johnny, Calvin, Clinton and Lambert. All his cousins, especially Alana Bird, Necia Panther Bone, “the Budgie” Carlyn and Tasha. Family and relatives: Blood, Panther Bone, Bull Calf, Crow Chief, Bare Shin Bone, Red Crow, Creighton and Delaney. Also including the many friends he attracted along his journey in life. If we have left out any of the families, we sincerely apologize during our time of sorrow. Please know that your precious memories will never be forgotten.
Junior was predeceased by his loving mother Holly Bull Calf; Grandparents: Albert and Winnie Panther Bone, Charlie Crow Chief and Catherine Blood; Nephews: Todd Bradley Panther Bone and Uncle Kenneth “Bones” Panther Bone; his cousins Pamela Panther Bone and the one and only Junior cherished the most -- Dusty Bird.
Andrew Thomas Panther Bone – Bull Calf will always be remembered as a wandering musician, poet, artist and father who left this world too soon, but will never be forgotten.