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Obituary of Terrylene (Terry) Rose Many Heads
“OMAHKOOKAHTAH INNAHKAKII”
July 26, 1957 – Siksika, Alberta
June 5, 2022 - Calgary, Alberta
It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of our beloved, Terrylene Rose Many Heads on Sunday, June 5, 2022, in Calgary, AB at the age of 64 years. As many know her as Terry; she was a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, cousin, niece, and a friend to many.
Terry graduated from Cluny High School and later in her years, her employment included working as a Probation Officer for Native Counselling Services of Alberta, she was stationed in Siksika. Terry also worked for the Bank of Montreal in Siksika where she was one of the first employees from Siksika. Other employment included working for Siksika Land Code, Siksika Major Projects, Siksika Justice – AISKAPIMOHKIIKS, Siksika Land Management, and with Siksika Agriculture Services until her early retirement.
Terry enjoyed travelling to many places with her husband and family. She enjoyed golfing, volunteering for the annual Siksika Rodeo Association event, berry-picking, playing a game of solitaire, word puzzles, and connecting with family and friends through Facebook, and playing at the casino. Terry made her Cursillo in 1984 with her theme being “Isaiah 49” and when she could, she enjoyed volunteering for the annual Cursillo held in Siksika.
Terry was extremely proud of her two boys and especially her grandchildren, supporting them in their extracurricular activities in every way possible. Terry will always be remembered for her kindness, good nature, gentle smile, and humorous manner.
Terry is survived by her beloved husband Ronald Many Heads and her two sons, Hadley (Shayna) and Kenneth (Rita); her grandchildren, Hadley (Jr), Haze, Sienna, TJ (Rusty), Ry’Lynn, Kdri, and Lanndail; her brothers, Romeo Crow Chief and Carlon (Lisa) Big Snake, and her only surviving sister, Kendra Big Snake. She is also survived by her adopted children, Darlas Big Snake, Shane Wells, Darolyne Wells, Jonathan St. Goddard, Savana Levac, Jessica Big Snake, and Tyrone Potts; her aunts and uncles, Gordon (Christine) Big Snake, Bernard St. Goddard, Norman (Elizabeth) Running Rabbit, and Robert (Judy) Running Rabbit; sisters-in-law, Dyan Breaker, Jackie Weasel Fat, Lana, Arlene and Jennifer Many Heads and Eulalia Running Rabbit. The family apologizes if they have missed anyone.
Terry was predeceased by her paternal grandparents, Simon and Almena Big Snake; maternal grandparents, Louis and Alice Running Rabbit; her parents, Kenneth and Alice Big Snake; siblings, Debbie (Timothy) Spotted One, Bonnie (Big Snake) Wolf Leg, and Rick Running Rabbit; mother-in-law, Cecilia Many Heads and father-in-law, Jasper Sr. Many Heads; and many relatives from Siksika and the United States too many to mention.
Wake Service will be held at the residence of Terrylene and Ronald Many Heads (Shouldice) (Map 7 House SH 23, Siksika, AB) on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be celebrated at Holy Trinity Catholic Church (Cluny, AB) on Friday, June 10, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. Graveside to follow at Many Bears Cemetery. Drive-Through Feast to follow at the residence of Terrylene and Ronald Many Heads. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed here.
The family would like to thank Siksika EMS, Siksika Health Services, South Health Campus Hospital Diagnostic Area, Foothills Emergency Response Team, Alberta Liver Transplant Program, Siksika Nurse, Charlene Brough and all those that contributed with food, prayers, and time for family.
In living memory of Terrylene Many Heads, 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.
