Obituary of Michael Andrew Crane

January 23, 1993 – Calgary, Alberta
September 21, 2021 – Vancouver, British Columbia 

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our deeply loved son, brother, uncle, nephew, partner, and friend Michael Andrew Crane. Michael was called home to be with his Creator on September 21, 2021 in Vancouver, BC, at the age of 28 years old.

Michael was born and raised in Treaty 7 Territory and comes from the Tsuut’ina and Siksika Nations but called Bragg Creek home where he grew up with his dad and best friend Marvin Big Plume. Michael was talented at everything he tried but had a deep love and passion for skateboarding which earned him the name “Skate Mike”, no matter where Michael was in life, he always had his skateboard with him. Michael graduated from the Tsuut’ina Jr./Sr. High School in 2011 and pursued training and work in different areas like carpentry and culinary arts in the years after. Michael was always brave, crazy, adventurous and humble, and lived life to the fullest. He worked many jobs and lived in many different places throughout his life and eventually found a home in Vancouver where he could skateboard all year round. Michael was an amazing son, brother and friend and leaves behind many amazing and crazy memories with all his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew and loved him. 

Michael leaves behind to mourn his parents, Wanda Crane, Marvin Big Plume, Neil Crowchild, and Randy Whitney; his siblings, Amanda (Joseph), Allyssa, Megan, Steven, Georgia (Drey), Carly, Clara (Charles), Smith (Savanna), Debra (Benjamin), Trey, Colin, and Tyson; and his Love Janine Firth. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews, Michael, Hailey, Leila, Tsisga, Lili-Belle, Leo, Clay, Cash, Gabriella, Noella, and Kaia; aunties and uncles, Bob Crane, Laurie Dubois, Garth Crane, Toni Good Eagle, Lenora and Earnest Pound Maker, Darlene Meguinis, Mark Crane, Sherida Crane, David Crane, Paul Whitney, Lisa Whitney, Charlene Whitney, Kelly Whitney and Ron Whitney; and his grandfather Larry (Flora) Whitney. Michael was predeceased by his grandparents, Audrey and Leonard Crane and Pat Whitney; his niece Adele Crowchild – Running Rabbit, and his uncles, Lindy Crane, Rick Whitney and Richard Whitney. We apologize for anyone we may have missed.

Wake Services will be held at the residence of Steven Crowchild, 204 North Sarcee Road, Tsuut’ina Nation, AB, on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.

Funeral Services will be held at Bullhead Hall, Tsuut’ina Nation, AB, on Monday, October 4, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. Graveside Service to follow at Tsuut’ina Cemetery (Tsuut’ina Nation, AB). Drive Through Feast be held at Bullhead Hall (Tsuut’ina Nation, AB) immediately following the graveside. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed here.

In living memory of Michael Crane, 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.