Obituary of Justin Crowchild (Starlight)

Nisk’a Dzálòghà Dimilí Tátł’ashà

(Mother Earth Father Sky Door Dancer)

May 28, 1990 - February 7, 2023

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our son, brother, uncle, and grandson Justin at the age of 32 years.

Justin is survived by his mother Rhonda Starlight; brothers, DJ, Josh, Bobby JR, Robert, and Kole; traditional father, Gilbert (Stephanie) Crowchild; siblings, Langdon, Kaylen, Jericho, Logan, Asayda, Nashtłishi Misa, Dina Shitła Xakiji, and Naaditoshi. Justin is also survived by his maternal grandfather Victor Starlight and paternal grandmother Regina Crowchild; nieces, Aaleah, Hazel, Joan, T.J., and Tatem, goddaughter Anna, Aurora, Caleigh, Jada, Rio, Reagan, Harmonie, Tayezlin, Teigan, Rory, Paisley, Maizie, Jayde, and Mabel; nephews, Cohen, Easton, Kovey, Paysen, JB, Royce, Daniel, Dennis, Bear, Rylie, Drey, Jace, Dax, Denny Jr., Jaxson, Xander, Bridger, Dash, and Deke; aunties, Leslie, Shelley, Jenny (Marcel), Leona (Chris), Jackie, Janice, Corrina (Wilf), Mona, and Shyloh; and his uncles, Glenn (Mary), James (Denise), Shawn, Bill, Greg, Chico, Darrell,  Joey, and Emmett.

Justin also had many sisters he often would turn to at times; sisters, Celeste (Ty), Tasha (Mike), Tiffany (Lyle), Tacey (Manny), Livia (Sherman), Sage (Matt), Keshia (Daniel), Erin (Denny), Kyla, Raylene, Marcie, Misty, and Cheyanne; and his extended families Crowchild, Noel, Starlight, Meguinis (Two Guns), Creighton, Running Rabbit, Doore, McMaster, Big Crow, Big Plume, Dodginghorse, Onespot, and Runner. We apologize for anyone we missed as Justin comes from very big families also from Tsuut’ina, Sioux Valley, Siksika, Kainai, Maskwacis, and Morley.

Justin was predeceased by his father Bob Noel, sister Candace, maternal grandmother Eleanor Starlight, paternal grandfather Walter Noel; uncles, Junior, Conrad, and Sounder; cousins, Carla and Talon; aunties, Mabel, Lena, Sandra, and Aileena; and his nephews, Tyreece, Traezlin, and Billy. 

Justin had a special love for all his nephews and nieces. He loved to watch them in their sports with a special love for hockey, football, and baseball. He would always encourage them to give it all. His favorite teams were Montreal Canadiens, Dallas Cowboys, and Toronto Blue Jays. 

Wake Services will be held at the residence of Rhonda Starlight Tsuut’ina Nation, AB, on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at 12:00 p.m.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Spirit Catholic Church (10827 24 St SW, Calgary, AB) on Monday, February 13, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. Graveside Service to follow at Tsuut’ina Cemetery (Tsuut’ina Nation, AB). A Traditional Feast will be held at the residence of Rhonda Starlight (Tsuut’ina Nation, AB) immediately following the graveside. Condolences, memories, and photos can also be shared and viewed here.

In living memory of Justin Crowchild, 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.