Obituary of Theinen Qayden Holloway

Mnōgâh Wêchânā

 October 23, 2007- Calgary, Alberta

September 17, 2023 - Morley, Alberta

It’s with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved warrior, son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend. Theinen Holloway, was called home by our Creator on Sunday September 17th, 2023, at the age of 15 years.

Theinen was a boy filled with so much happiness and joy despite any circumstance. As a young boy he provided for his family and cared for each and every one of them. Theinen had a contagious smile that lit up any room he was in. From the moment he woke up to when he fell asleep Theinen always had music playing, this was one of his comforts. His favourites were powwow and round dance songs. Theinen was a very kindhearted boy, but he did not like being woken up in the morning or from a nap. Once you woke him up there was no end to the sounds of disappointment and anger throughout the whole day.

He was funny in his own way and liked teasing his family, especially his sister Melika. Theinen was a warrior even before he was one year old. He fought many battles against his health issues and overcame them. Despite any condition he was in, Theinen always had a positively pure attitude and a smile to greet whomever. From all the battles he fought came a protector that was said to always watch over him and help him through things. A medicine man said Theinen was gifted with a buffalo as his guardian, and spirit animal at the age of three months old. Later on, he was given his name, Mnōgâh Wêchânā. 

Theinen is survived by his mother Felicia Holloway, father Blair Chiniquay, sister Melika Holloway, brother Izic Holloway. Great-grandfather Horace Holloway jr. Great-grandmother Catherine Powderface, grandfathers Randall Powderface, Chester Daniels, Frank Chiniquay. Grandmothers Jeanetlin Holloway and Marjorie Chiniquay. Great-aunties Caroline, Lowerania (Clint) Maxine Holloway, Angie Beaver, Belinda Simeon, Benita (Robert) Crawler, Maureen Hunter, Cecilia Goodstoney, Delphine Ear. Great uncles Preston Powderface, Rex (Janice) Daniels, Glen, Perry (Leanne) Goodstoney, Keith (Jubilene) Cecil, Conrad (Martina) Lefthand. Aunties Kerry (Richie) Big Plume, Chelsi Powderface, Hope (Dale) Beaver, Trisha (Nathan) Gros Venture Boy, Tori (James) Beaver, Deanna (Maverick) Goodstoney, Tisah Rollinmud, Melvina (Merlon) Ear, Francine (Kyle), Tracey (RJ) Chiniquay. Uncles Randy (Bryleen), Justin (Heather), Terry, Samuel Holloway, Andy, Colin, Nolan, Terry Daniels, Trennen (Chental) Kaquitts, Chad (Sonya) Daniels, Randie, Bruce Chiniquay. Cousins, Haven Big Plume, Nakoa, Mikaela, Brianna, Matt, Teresa Holloway, Harmony and Havana Ketchemonia. Great-Grandmothers Ruby Clara Snow, Sheila Labelle, Linda (Marty), Maxine Ear, Gina Labelle, Barbara Hunter, Gloria Rider. Beloved friends, Gavin Ear, Jayden House, Jordan Ear, and Jarelle House. He is also survived by the extended families of, Holloway, Labelle, Ear, Daniels, Chiniquay, Goodstoney, Smalleyes, Snow, Rider, Powderface, Bearspaw, Young, Wesley and Mark.

We apologize if we have missed anyone.

Theinen was predeceased by his special Grandma Ora Baptiste, Auntie Toni Holloway, Great- grandmother Arlene Holloway, Great Grandfather Ted Powderface, Grandfathers Tony, Ben, and Terry Holloway, Uncle Nathan Chief Calf-Wildman.

Wake Services will be held at the residence of Felicia Holloway (Morley, AB) on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. Funeral Services will be held at Morley Gymnasium (Morley, AB) on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 12:00 p.m.  Graveside Service will be at the residence of Felicia Holloway, Morley, Alberta. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed at www.MHFH.com.

In living memory of Theinen Qayden Waylon Holloway-Daniels, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Crowfoot, 82 Crowfoot Circle NW, Calgary, AB T3G 2T3, Telephone: 403-241-0044.