DAY CHIEF, Elissa

DAY CHIEF

It is with great sorrow that we the families announce the sudden passing of our beloved Elissa Jade “EJ” Day Chief “Kaina’akii” “Matsikamosakii” who has gone on to join our Creator at the age of 34 years on June 27, 2021, in Cardston, AB. EJ leaves to mourn her pride and joys, her sons, Trontay (Margie) and Sootaa Bronc, as well as her spouse, Jonathan Shot Both Sides, lil Jon, Jonelle and Liam. Her loving parents, Trina Eagle Tailfeathers and Andrew (Wanda) Day Chief. Siblings, Tashina (Nikki) Soup, Michelle (Andrew) ETFeathers, Angie, Andrew Jr., Chad, Mason & Nora Day Chief, Thea; Nephews & Nieces, Wade (Zenna), Cason, Zander, Joran, Jaya, Zarah, Champ, Avaya, Anthony, Kylie, Xavier, McKenna, and Christina. Great-niece, Luna. Grandmother Loretta ETFeathers. Aunties, Toni (George) ETFeathers, Cher (Alan) Collar, Shelly & Elois Day Chief. Numerous cousins. Parents in-laws, Roy & Christine Bare Shin Bone. In-laws: Charlene (Sam), Marissa, Anne, and Vaughn. Adopted mom Sherri Day Chief. Adopted siblings, John, Tyrel & Orrin Day Chief, Aidence, Ryder, and O’Shea Bear Hat. EJ was a wonderfully caring mother to her sons; her love for them was beyond measure. She admired her nieces and nephews and had a special bond with each and every one of them. She adored babies and children and always had to be holding them ever since her young years. She loved visiting and surrounding herself with family and her numerous friends. She loved family events and gatherings and was always laughing and joking around. Her smile and her incredible sense of humor captivated everyone. EJ grew up on the Blood reserve where she spent a majority of her teenage years in the Bull horn and Levern area, as well as Standoff. She had lived at Fort Macleod, Lac La Biche, and Brocket. EJ moved to Calgary in 2006 where she resided until 2012. Her time in Calgary was where she flourished and enjoyed living the city life. She has met so many people along her journey here and made many friends along the way. EJ’s educational journey began at Fort Macleod, Kainai and continued at; Lac La Biche, Brocket and Kainai high school. She later completed her upgrading and graduated from Red Crow Community College. Elissa had recently been accepted into the Arts and Science program for September 2021 where she planned to further her post-secondary education. Her places of employment include Bouvry Exports, Prince of Wales, Bayshore, Waterton Lodge & Resorts, and Zellers. Her most recent place of employment was working in eCommerce and Marketing with It Works as an avid Sales Rep for the past year. She was very passionate and good at her position with the online company, and happy with being able to work from home providing for her family. EJ was predeceased by her niece Kaley Wells, cousin Cobin Young Pine, aunt Lorelie Medicine Crane, grandmother Nora Day Chief, grandfathers: Anthony “Tony” Eagle Tail Feathers and Calvin Day Chief. Great grandparents; Elizabeth and Issac Crow Chief, Adeline and William ‘Bill’ Singer, Margaret and Frank Good Rider, Annie and Richard “Dick” Day Chief. Other relatives and family, Allen, Tara, Fredrick and Ethan Bare Shin Bone, Tara, Lyle, and Gage Good Rider. EJ was a once in a lifetime person she had an amazing positive personality. She was always there for her loved ones, her family, and her friends. EJ’s ability to always be happy and excited about life was something to be admired. No matter the adversities she was strong-willed and always persevered. She will be sadly missed by all her family and all who loved her. A Candlelight Vigil will take place on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at 7:00 pm in Cardston, AB (87 – 7th Ave. West). The Wake will be held at The Tanner Seniors Center, Cardston (260 1 St W.) on Monday, July 5, 2021 from 6:00 pm to Midnight. A Viewing will be held at Legacy Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 6 from 9:00 – 11:00 am with a Funeral Service to follow at 11:00 am. Interment to follow in the St. Paul’s Cemetery.

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