Obituary of Cayley Evans BIG PLUME

March 24, 1987 - Calgary, Alberta
July 30, 2021 - Tsuut’ina Nation, Alberta

It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Cayley Evans Big Plume on Friday, July 30, 2021 at the age of 34 years.

Cayley is survived by his father Stephen (Casey) Big Plume, his sisters, Cheyenne (Kendell) Crazy Boy, Maureen (Sam) Big Plume, and Rain (Dustin) Big Plume and family; his aunt Wendy (Norris) Big Plume; brothers, Ryan (Jennifer) Big Plume, Josh (Johanna) Big Plume, Kyle (MJ) Big Plume, and family, Bo Big Plume, Joey Pasquayak, Chad (Shannon) Pasquayak; his uncles, Sheldon, and Jr.  Ralph Crazy Boy, Carl Many Guns; his aunties, Evelyn Many Guns, Hazel Derange, Betty Lou Crazy Boy, JoAnne (Mickey) Smith, Amy Many Guns and Sherry (Ken) Eagle Plume.

Cayley was born in Calgary on March 24, 1987. Cayley is a descendant of Chief Bullhead and the great-grandson of Chief Joseph (Mary) Big Plume. He attended Chiila Elementary School, St Stephen and Don Bosco Jr. High School, and graduated from Bishop Grandin High School in Calgary. After Cayley graduated he enrolled in a Heavy Equipment Program at Keyano College in Fort Mcmurray where he lived with his aunt Hazel and family. Cayley was a fire keeper and helper for the piercing Sundance in Piikani which was hosted by Mickey and JoAnne Smith, who are his uncle and aunt. When he returned home Cayley worked alongside his father in ranching. He also held several different types of jobs on the Tsuu T’ina Nation. 

One of Cayley's greatest assets was his humor. Those that knew him knew of his contagious laughter and loved it. Cayley would greet you with a big smile and handshake and ask “how are you doing?” He was a very generous person when people came to visit he never hesitated to feed them. Cayley was well known for his willingness to help out, when there was work to be done he would jump up and help without being asked. Another asset Cayley shared with family and friends was his kindness. He was not shy to say “I love you”, with a sincere heart.

Cayley was predeceased by his mother Delores Crazy Boy (Big Plume); his grandmother Catherine Crazy Boy, grandfather Allen Wolf Child and great-grandparents, Mickey and Annie Crazy Boy. On his fathers side were his grandparents, Stephen and Maureen (Queenie) Collins, his great-grandparents, Chief Joseph and Mary Big Plume; his aunties, Melody Pasquayak and Lynn Big Plume; traditional grandparents, Tom (Evelyn) Big Plume, Morris Big Plume; Catherine Big Plume, Clarabelle Pipestem, Isabelle Simeon; as well as nieces, nephews and cousins from Piikani and Tsuut’ina. Cayley's relatives from his father side are Pipestems, Simeons and Jacobs. On his mother side are Russells, Calf Ropes, Small Eyes, Bull Shields, Eagle Childs, Wolf Plumes, and North Peigans.

Wake Services will be held at the residence of Maureen Big Plume, 50 Old Agency Road, Tsuut’ina Nation, AB, on Friday, August 6, 2021, at 3:00 p.m.

Funeral Services will be held at the residence of Maureen Big Plume on Saturday, August 7, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. Graveside Service to follow at Tsuut’ina Cemetery (Tsuut’ina Nation, AB). Drive through traditional feast immediately following graveside at Bullhead Hall. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed here. 

The family would like to thank you all for your support. We sincerely apologize to anyone not mentioned.

In living memory of Cayley Big Plume, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Park Memorial, 5008 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary, AB T2S 2L5, Telephone: 403-243-8200.
Love from sister Maureen Big Plume.