Obituary of Lawrence CHINIQUAY

February 8, 1944 – Morley, Alberta
October 13, 2019 – Calgary, Alberta

The family would like to take this time to acknowledge the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, brother and uncle, Lawrence Chiniquay Ûba tâ pen (Evening Star). He was 75 years old.

He was affectionately known as (Tâ pen) to the family. He was a quiet private person and humble about everything in his life. He showed unconditional love for his children and grandchildren. He maintained this loving connection with everybody that was blessed to share his life with him, especially with his grandson Trace and his great-grandson’s mother, Shelby Crowchild. He was a descendent of Chief John Cheneka, who was one of the signatories of Treaty 7 in 1877 and as such was part of his hereditary line of leadership.

He leaves behind his two daughters, Valerie and Pamela, six grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren; as well as his brothers, Paul and Frank (Marjory); sisters, Helene and Winnifred; his adopted sister Ruth Yellowface, and sister-in-law Helen Chiniquay. 

He was predeceased by his late wife Mildred, son Stewart, daughter Natalie, grandchildren, Savannah, Nicole, Brody, Jimmy, Tommy, and Joni, Jeremy; brothers, McDonald, Walter, Wilfred; sisters, Kathleen, Margaret, Josephine; sisters-in-law Georgie, Sharon, niece Debbie, brother-in-law Frank Kaquitts, and nephew Gerald. Family would like to apologize if we have missed anyone.

Relations include families from the Paul Band, Tsuut’ina, Simeon, Mark, Poucette, Powderface, Kaquitts, Wesley, Crawler, and Eden Valley. 

Wake Services will be held at the residence of the Late Lawrence Chiniquay (Morley, AB) on Thursday, October 17, 2019 and Friday, October 18, 2019.  Funeral Services will be held at Morley United Church (Morley, AB) on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Graveside Service to follow at Chiniki Cemetery (Morley, AB).  Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.

Special thank you to Dr. Catherine Heaton and the staff at Bow Crest Care Home in Bowness, Calgary for the compassionate care they provided.

A tree will be planted in living memory of Lawrence Chiniquay. McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot, 82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE NW, CALGARY, AB T3G 2T3,   Telephone: 403-241-0044.