Obituary: Andrew "jr" Small

Andrew Small Jr., 50, of Rocky Boy passed away Sunday, May 29, surrounded by family. Vigil began at 3 p.m. on Monday, May 3, and funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 30, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Rocky Boy. Arrangements have been entrusted to Holland & Bånine Funeral Home. Please visit Andrew’s online memoriaål and leave a message of condolence for his family at http://www.hollandbonine.com.

Jr was born on Sept. 12, 1965, in Havre, Montana, to the late Andrew Small Sr. and Dorothy Sunchild-Small. Jr always had a smile on his face and liked to joke around. Jr was best known for his love for the Rocky Boy Stars, he enjoyed watching and supporting the teams especially when his relatives played. Jr enjoyed attending community and cultural events, he loved going to the annual powwow and listening to and recording powwow music. Jr spent many evenings visiting at the gambling hall. He enjoyed arts and crafts and spent many hours drawing and coloring. His favorite times were spent with his family, enjoying his many nieces, nephews and grandchildren, especially during family dinners and outings.  He was active and believed in the traditional ways of our Cree culture. Jr had a generous heart, and he was always helping those in need.

He was preceded in death by his father, Andrew Small Sr;. mother, Dorothy Small-Sunchild;  grandparents, Pete Sunchild, Fannie Oats-Sunchild, Joseph S. and Little Girl Small; brother, Robert “Bobby” Small; adopted sister, Debbie St. Pierre; and nephew, Ryan Small.

Jr is survived by sisters, Delphine (Mike) Sangrey and Cindy Small; adopted brothers, Kenny (Patsy) Gopher, Mick Fedullo and Mike (Lisa) Lamebull; aunties, Irene Mitchell, Zellah Nault, Helen Parker and Florence Sunchild; uncle,  Bruce (Valerie) Sunchild; nieces and nephews, Jennifer (Steve) Parker, Cory (Cameron) Billy, Ashley Small, Michael Sangrey Jr., Todd, Kollie, Kordell, Kiera Small, Shana (Steve) Henry and Chelsea Bharadwa; grandchildren, Kirsten and Brayden LaMere, Payson and Presleigh Billy, Kellcyn Thomas-Sangrey, Trevor Myers, Aleece Meek, Mason Henry, Avryll St. Pierre and Ahsha Bharadwa; special cousins, Laurie and Lisa Sunchild; and longtime friend, Manny Duran Sr., all of Rocky Boy.

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