Obituary of Barry Clement  POWDERFACE (Labelle)

May 28, 1965 – Morley, Alberta   

June 9, 2020 – Morley, Alberta   

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear beloved Husband, Father, Brother, Grandpa, Cousin, Uncle, and Friend, on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at the age of 55 years.

Barry was born and raised in Morley. He received his education at Morley School, and completed his Veterinary Training at Olds College. Barry was also employed in various fields such as: Ice maintenance at Morley hockey arena, gas attendant at the Chiniki gas bar, logging, and assistant ranch manager at Chiniki Ranch. Lastly he obtained his class 2 drivers licence and became a school bus driver for Nakoda Bus Lines.

In his younger years, his passion was in the bull riding and attended bull riding school and participated in rodeos. He was also an avid goaltender for local teams, he also loved to golf and hunt. He was a bass player and was involved in two bands. Barry firmly believed and practiced in traditional ceremonies as a Smudge Man, Sun Dancer, and participated in healing ceremonies. He helped construct sweat lodges and was a fire keeper. His undivided passion was always towards hospitality, a man of very few words but he was a loving, quiet, humble, and compassionate man with a heart of gold. Barry was also a very strong and resilient individual. He was always concerned about family. Anyone who knew Barry knew he had a quiet sense of humour, was a great listener with such great patience, and non-judgemental. He loved and respected everyone he met.

Barry was the baby of seven siblings. He is survived by his partner Krista; only daughter Colleen (Lane); three grandchildren Elaina, Byron, Roman (Squishy); sister, Winnifred; brothers, Bruce (Jennifer), Terry, Peter (Marcella), Roderick, Alvin, Bernard Twoyoungmen; Stepchildren Alanna, Albert Jr. , Alysia (Alkohta,Sqwasis,Chinny), Kree, Tubby, Boy (Kari); special granddaughters, Albey-Shin and Kaloni; special nieces and  nephews, James (Hailey), Tracy, Bryan (Lacie), Wade, Daniel, David, Chad, Travis, Kelly (Cade and Halle); additional nieces nephews and cousins, aunties, uncles; Elizabeth, Yvonne, David, Lorna, Ronnie, David (Ladan), Phelan, Valerie, Melinda, Leanne, Jeanette, Ora, Felicia, Caroline, Diane (Joey), Nathanie, Gage, Butch, Kevin, Vanessa, Rollee, Serenity, Clint, Sarah, Cheyenna, Jarred, Lynette, Levi (Kalinda), Tosha, Aaron, Scott, Ryan, Vern, Jubileen, Jubal, Rosie, Jennie, Jolie, Valerie, Gloria, Gina; girlfriend, Solo; mother-in-law MaryJane Crane Beaver, sister-in-law, Lorraine Hunter; Special moms, Georgie K, Patsy and Virgine; Adopted sister, Suzanne, Jocelyn, Racheal, Lisa and Frank; relatives from the Rider, Kootenay, Dixon, Ear, Kaquitts, Beaver and Holloway families;  along with many relatives from Maskwacis, Eden Valley, Saskatchewan, and Tsuut’ina. 

Barry is predeceased by Ína Reba, father Pete, brother Bryan, sister Carol, son-in-law Adam, brother-in-law Jess and Melvin; uncles, Dave; cousin, Randy; nephew, Rondi and Timmy;  maternal grandparents Johnny and Elizabeth, paternal grandfather Mr. and Mrs. Tom LaBelle, best buddy Shawn H and Evan. Our family apologizes if we have missed anyone.

Family would like to thank Stoney Health Center Home Care Suzanne.

Wake Services will be held at the residence of the Late (Ína) Reba Powderface (Morley, AB) on Sunday, June 14 and Monday, June 15, 2020.  Funeral Services will be held at the Residence of the Late (Ína) Reba Powderface (Morley, AB) on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at 1:00pm p.m.  Graveside Service to follow at Bearspaw Cemetery (Morley, AB).  Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed on Barry’s obituary at www.McInnisandHolloway.com.

In living memory of Barry Powderface, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot, 82 Crowfoot Circle NW, CALGARY, AB, T3G 2T3,    Telephone: 403-241-0044.