It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of LEROY VINCENT VIELLE, “Aanatsik anasooyii” lovingly known as “Vinny,” at St. Michael’s Health Center, Lethbridge on December 10, 2023 at the age of 49 years. Vinny is survived by his only daughter Monique and parents Elizabeth Vielle and Leroy (Regina) Hunt. His loving grandma Theresa Vielle; his sisters, Karen English, Jennifer (Charles) Red Young Man, Leeanne (Jay) Hunt and Jyme (Ross) Yellow Horn and brothers Steven Vielle, Sonny (Tina) Vielle, Tim (Pam) Andrews, Brandon (Fiona) Andrews and Darryl Many Grey Horses. Vinny is also survived by his aunts, Blanche Bruised Head, Linda Vielle and Rosie Many Grey Horses; uncles, William Vielle, Gary (Trudy) Vielle, Leslie (Marsha) Vielle, Fred (Shannon) Vielle, Doug (Caroline) Many Grey Horses, Calvert (Connie) Many Grey Horses, Dale Bullock, Gordon Bullock and Francis Champin. Also his nieces, Alexis Vielle, Katie (CJ) Tourangeau, Cheyenne (Jay) Tilley, Ashley Tilley, Jesse Vielle and Gracelyn Many Bears; nephews, Austin Vielle, Steven (Amee) Vielle Jr., Mekhi Chief Body and Hunter Gervais. Vinny is predeceased by his grandparents Francis Vielle and Evelyn Night Gun and Paula and Percy Plain Woman, and Molly Bull Calf, Douglas Many Grey Horses Sr; aunties, Wilma Vielle, Verna Day Rider, Mary Ann Bullock, Diane Vielle, Audrey Many Grey Horses and Marina Hunt; uncles, Wayne Vielle, Stanley Hunt and Brian Many Grey Horses; also his brother Christopher Hunt and nephew Brock Vielle. Vinny grew up in Coalhurst and lower Stand Off. At the age of 4 years he lived with his grandparents Douglas and Theresa where he resided until he was 11 years old. Vinny graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1993. He started his career being a guard with the Blood Tribe Police for 8 years; he then moved to Wetaskiwin and worked at a mink factory and Mac’s. Over a period of 20 years he worked at Quest Support Services, Lethbridge Shelter and Bouvry Exports. Vinny loved to travel; he travelled to the Gulf of Mexico, Seattle, Spokane, Vancouver, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles, where he would visit family from the states. In 2010 his one and only daughter Monique was born. Although he was a single father his mom and grandma helped him care for Monique and the bond the four of them had was very special. Vinny was very comical and loving towards friends and family. He loved all of his nieces and nephews. At the age of 11 years old he took the role of a father to his siblings Steven and Jennifer. His family will miss his drives, long walks and midnight runs to Burger King. And all the stories and advice he would tell. We apologize for any family names that we may have missed.
The Wake Service will be held on Sunday, December 17 at Senator Gladstone Hall, Blood Reserve from 6:00 - 11:00 pm. The Funeral Service will take place at Senator Gladstone Hall on Monday, December 18 at 11:00 am. Interment will follow in St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Stand Off.
The Wake Service will be held on Sunday, December 17 at Senator Gladstone Hall, Blood Reserve from 6:00 - 11:00 pm. The Funeral Service will take place at Senator Gladstone Hall on Monday, December 18 at 11:00 am. Interment will follow in St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Stand Off.