Wambdi hu’pahu A’waste
“Eagle Pretty Wings”
With a heavy heart we announce the sudden passing of Albert known to many as Abby on March 20, 2021.
Predeceased by his Ina Irene Jacques (Yuzicapi), Ate` James Jacques, Cinye Douglas, Cinye Gary Holybull, Toska Michael, Toska Carlos, Toska Douglas Jr.
Beloved daddy to his loving son’s Albert Jr (Leanne, Conley), (Jennifer mother to), Jackson and Jeremiah. His loyal fur baby “Sawkers” who was his travel companion. Brothers, Robert (Pat), Rick (Bernice), Sisters, Margaret, Beverly, Patricia, Maxine, Candace, Colette, Bett. Numerous nieces and nephews from the Jacques, Yuzicapi, Dragani, Epp, Benegas, Blacksmith and Haywahe families. His Uncle Bert (Albert) Yuzicappi, Aunt Vivien Yuzicappi. Adopted brothers, Harold (Shelley) Blacksmith, Jr (Vida) McArthur, Claude (Marla) Desnomie. Tahansi’s, Timothy, Gutzi, Lowell, Chops, Errol, Lance, Rising Sun, Travis, Kevin S., Bronson and many more too numerous to mention. Along with Albert’s many friends in the pow wow, hockey, fastball, and trucking community.
Albert was born July 23, 1971, and had many passions in his life, with his children being the greatest. He lived a truckers’ life. His truck, the open highway and the stories from shift to shift. Abby was a fan’s favorite on the ice or in the field, he was a bro’s bro, an all-around crazy guy who lived his life like the roads he drove. Smooth, straight and ‘slow buggers in the right lane’. Albert took great pride in his semi, his aspiring trucking company “ALJ Chiefs Trucking”. His great passion for sports including hockey, fastball and golf. Fond memories of hockey, to coaching, to being a referee. Albert’s highlight was his sons and their great achievements in hockey. Through sport, teammates became friends that shared laughter in his humorous ways.
The family would like to thank Tatanka Najin Chief and Council, Brockie Donovan Funeral Home in Brandon, MB and Tubman Funeral Home in Fort Qu’Appelle.
Covid rules will be in place, a private viewing was held in Tubman Funeral Home, Fort Qu’Appelle on Monday, March 29th, 2021 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. A private funeral service at the same location, Tuesday, March 30th at 11a.m. Interment followed in Lakeview Cemetery, Fort Qu’Appelle, SK.
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