I am so sorry to hear of Buddy's passing. I shared many evenings of conversation with him. I considered him a great man with no sense of superiority. Just share opinions and discuss.

Good old Doug.

That's what I called him for 3 years because that's what I thought his name was until he told me "Dirk, its Buddy. My name is Buddy." I asked him why he didn't say anything all those years and he said "I thought it was funny". Love you Buddy

I will most certainly miss our musical get togethers and long chats about life and music.

Rest easy old friend. You deserve it. Deepest Condolences to Boyd and the rest of Buddy's family.

Charles Holley - Silver Creek Band.

We remember Buddy with love and gratitude for sharing his language with us.

My sincere condolences to the family of Buddy may there be peace knowing how much he was loved by all he will never be forgotten. Sometimes you meet someone on your life path and you feel like you’ve known them in many lives I feel truly honoured to have known him in this life though not for many years he became family. Buddy was the kindest hearted man a true gentleman his smile showed his soul and it was beautiful. Buddy was so musically talented you could tell he was born to be musical but he was so humble about it I admired that about him he inspired so many people encouraged so many people and was a natural teacher. when I met Buddy I was just a girl singing at a live jam so nervous literally clutching a dishcloth to hide my nervous tendency’s Buddy got to know me we became instant friends and every time I would sing I would ask him his advice he gave it to me he was so patient he would suggest songs that I would go home and learn and they were all perfect song choices because he heard something in my voice I didn’t even realize was there I’m so thankful for that and one day I know I’ll get up and do those songs and they will be for Buddy. Buddy taught so many people but one thing I loved was when he explained that he taught his family how to play and how full it made his heart to share that gift with them he was so proud watching them play and perform and they are exceptional musicians just like him. Rest In Peace Buddy you will always be remembered and loved by your family and friends.

Rest in peace uncle

Buddy was a very good friend to us. Our lives were enriched by Buddy and we are truly thankful.

We had great times planning and organizing the Nakoda-Cochrane Picking Parties, which Buddy really believed were good and fun ways to build bridges towards understanding and reconciliation. It was true.

He called himself a grief ninja and he truly helped us heal from our own tragic and sorrowful losses. We are so sorry for your loss Vicki, grandchildren, family and friends.

We are shocked to find out he has moved on to the Happy Hunting Ground. We apologize we didn't join you at his funeral and celebration of life. We just found out about his passing a few minutes ago. Buddy you will be missed, but yet we are happy that you are reunited with the loved ones you greatly missed and mourned.

We will remember you Buddy, for your friendship, wisdom, kindness, generosity, quiet strength, inspiration, humour, musical talents and love of the Stoney culture and language and more. Happy trails.

Mary Stacey and Bill McLean

I had the pleasure of being introduced to Buddy through his Îethka language course with UCalgary. He was soft spoken, humorous, and a really good teacher and the first Elder I have had the honour of meeting from Îethka Nakoda. I wish I would have been able to meet him in-person. What a tremendous loss. Condolences to those close to him.

Our sincerest condolences to your family and all those who loved him. He was a kind, generous, soft spoken man and I know God has made a special place in heaven for him with everlasting life. Rest In Peace.

From Glenna, Lional, Millie, Tammy and our families.

My condolences to Buddy's family and friends. He was such a sweet, kind and thoughtful person.

No person is ever truly alone.

Those who live no more,

Whom we loved,

Echo still within our thoughts,

Our words, our hearts.

And what they did

And who they were

Becomes a part of all that we are,

Forever.

When I worked at the Stoney Employment Resource Center, I looked for him. I asked him how do you spell it out in Stoney. With his help we were able to spell out The Stoney Employment Resource Center. He was go to person when I didn’t understand the Stoney culture and language. I learned the language from his teachings. I feel we lost our history when we lost meneksen. He will be dearly missed. But I know he must dancing and smiling ear to ear seeing his children. He would always call Angie and I “the besties”.

Our brother in law during my childhood and adult years. He was a compassionate, gentle soul who i never heard a loud angry voice from. He was certainly a humble person, and yet had the strength to go through all the grief from losing all his biological children. I have seen his goofy, teasing side and his passion for his guitar playing. I remember him playing to the guitar tunes of Chet Atkins while he enjoyed his coffee in the mornings. Although he was no longer in the family we still acknowledged each other the traditional kinship of brother in law and I was his sister in law. My condolences goes out to his grandchildren, his great grandchildren and their gramma Ramona, also to his brother Clarence and the rest of the family. Buddy will be missed by all

Thank you Uncle Bud for always being there for me since my late mom passed on with your teaching of stoney language and culture for personal growth. I'm going to missed you.

Go Your way to the land of the Ancestors.where they wait for you with open arms.there on the edge between this world and the next Ancestral spirit world.

I got to meet Buddy at music jams in town, mainly at the Cumbrian arms where he would always be a ray of sunshine in the room as he walked in. He gave me more confidence playing my classical guitar. He was a source of knowledge and a kindhearted soul. Even helped me when i made a memorial box for a fellow musician. So like you told me then Wîchâ Wîdâge buddy. We will sure miss you at jams and i bet you will be missed a lot more places too. Play in peace. My condoleances to the family.

I met Buddy through my friend Sarah and spent a delightful evening hearing him play. Buddy was a talented musician, a listener with a delightful smile (sometimes of amusement; often with compassion). Buddy, a humble man, soft, yet strong

I met Buddy through my good friend Sarah. Buddy was a person when you came upon his path, you knew that he was a special soul; talented, humble, knowledge passed from the elders, old soul, and so many other attributes. He was a sage that walked in humble shoes. The legacy he has left for many generations to come, but a deep sadness echoing from the trees and the wind that is calling for pause… from the void that is left from the absence of this big humble giant.

My sincere condolences to Buddies family, loved ones, and the community

Rest Well, Rest Well

dear Buddy thank you for excepting me and my common law Emerald Wesley as ur children we love you so much and most of all thank you for teaching us how to play the guitar we will keep playing for you rest easy Buddy we will miss you so much we love you

I heard so many wonderful things about Buddy from my dear friend Sarah. I’m sorry I wasn’t able to know him. My sincere condolences to all of Buddy’s family. I pray he is at peace.

Karen Craig

Jammed with Buddy a number of times. Always fun. He was a flirtatious devil and tried to teach my wife and her friend the "two step". Failed miserably with my wife........ her friend not so bad.

We worked together trying to gain youth involvement from Morley in the NaKoda Pickin' Party and he was always committed and sincere.

As always with good people you look back and wish that you spent more time with them.

Gonna miss you my friend.

John White

Buddy was the "go to" person and knowledge keeper for all things cultural and linguistic of the Stoney Nakoda. With him a small piece of the Iyarhe Nakoda has passed as well.

Doug Rae

Soft spoken, kind and talented are some traits of Buddy's that come to mind. A wonderful neighbour and terrific musician. We could have learned so much more had we only asked. A wonderful human being.

Rest quietly friend.

-John & Sandra Lyster

We are deeply saddened to hear about Buddy's death. He briefly visited our home along his healing journey, called it "groovy." He's a beautiful soul loving Mother Earth + Music. Our deepest, heart felt condolences to his family, friends, especially Sarah + Hannah [whom we know], for Buddy will truly be missed. Buddy's legacy of traumatic bereavement was tragic, however, we are comforted knowing "Love" was never the issue. Buddy loved deeply.

Peace + Love, Tom + Linda Thompson

A whisper of humour, flirtatious charm, and beautiful story teller. Loved being musically engaged by him and his talented friends. Jam on my friend.

Buddy was a wonderful friend to all of us at the Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation. His skill at storytelling and his love of nature and the land were a gift to us all. His voice and stories live on through our audio guided tour at the Park.

We wish we had had more time with you, Buddy.

Sarah Parker

I am deeply saddened with the news of Buddy's passing on. He was a great friend to both my husband and I. His many talents not the least of which was music will be sorely missed! Rest easy friend.