Obituary of Darrin Black Horse

Maa’too’mskoo’mapii (The First Boy)

August 25, 1969 – November 22, 2022

Darrin made his journey to the happy hunting grounds on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, in Calgary, Alberta. Darrin was born on August 25, 1969, in Bassano, Alberta.

Darrin had a heart of gold, he was known for his humour, and took many people under his wing. He followed both the Catholic and Siksikaitapii ways of life and grew up with strong spirituality. He was a part of the Cursillo, pilgrimage and the Search movement. Darrin made his Cursillo in Enoch, AB, in 1993, with the theme song “I saw the Light”. Darren graduated high school at Old Sun College. He was a bus contractor and drove a bus for ten years with the Siksika Board of Education. Darrin earned his heavy-duty operator equipment certificate from NAIT and received his certificate for Child Youth Studies at Mount Royal College. He was a mechanic, construction builder and jack of all trades. Darrin played hockey in his younger years; he was a part of the Siksika Minor Hockey Association as a coach for numerous years. He enjoyed coaching, especially for his boys. Rodeo was a huge part of Darrin’s lifestyle, he was a member of the Siksika Ag Society, and a trained steer wrestler, who travelled to numerous rodeos with his late rodeo partner Marlon Many Guns.

Darrin will forever be remembered by his father Jerry Black Horse, his children, Chase (Shontelle), Kolby (Billie), Cam, Bailey Mayne, and Kale; special nieces, Crystal (Trevor), and Lianna; nephews, Chance, Lance, Russell, Reed (Dez), and Thomas (Melissa); nieces, Jayden, Marissa, and Melissa; adopted daughters, Shaylin, and Andi; numerus grandchildren, siblings, Lorile, Janice, and Carl (Barb); uncles and aunts, Marjory Megahy, Scotty Many Guns (Wanda), Francis Sr. Melting Tallow (Ruth), Daisy Smith (Ferris), Rose Red Gun, Liz (Alvin Big Crow), Ethel Medicine Traveller, and Sandra Black Rabbit; adopted moms, Josephine Vielle, and Georgina SE; adopted siblings, Jinx Many Guns, Candace Many Guns, Barbara Black Horse, Karen Wright, Cheri Royal, Lindy Provost, Kelly Thunder Chief, and Tammy Healy; adopted children, Bunni Brass, Bella Saddle Back, Thomas Black Horse, Janelle Black Horse, Randy Wolf Ear, and Aleisha Many Heads; and special friend/sis Megan Yellow Fly.

Darrin is predeceased by his beloved mother Yvonne Black Horse, great-grandparents, Tom and Josette Many Guns, and Peter and Martha Black Horse; brothers, Thomas “Frenchy” Many Guns, and Burton Black Horse; aunts and uncles, Clifford and Rosaline Many Guns, Matthew Many Guns, Carl Sr. Many Guns, Fran Wolf Leg, Judy Black Horse, Delphine Black Horse, Phyliss Black Horse, and Urban Black Horse, nieces, Josette Many Guns, and Amber Cross Guns; and nephews, Big Tom Many Guns, Peter Calf, and Blaine Royal. Darrin came from the Black Horse, Many Guns, Water Chief, Raw Eater, and extended families.

The Family would like to apologize for anyone they have missed. We would like to thank South Campus ICU, the Cardiac Unit 66, and his Dr. Imhokhai Ogah.

Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at the Wake at Gordon Yellow Fly Memorial Arbour (Siksika Nation) on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

Funeral Services will be held at The Holy Trinity Church (Siksika Nation) on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. Graveside Service to follow at the Crowfoot Cemetery.  A Traditional Feast will follow at the Gordon Yellow Fly Memorial Arbour. Condolences, memories, and photos can also be shared and viewed here.

In living memory of Darrin Blackhorse, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Deerfoot South, 12281 – 40th Street SE, Calgary, AB T2Z 4E6, Telephone: 403-203-0525.