Hunt, Albert

HUNT Naatsikapo’tamissoo – (Two People Coming Over the Mountain) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of ALBERT HUNT. Albert passed away peacefully at St Michael’s Home Care on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend to many.
Albert was born November 9, 1947 on the Blood Reserve. He attended St Paul’s Residential School. After leaving residential school, he began working in numerous establishments. Albert was a Class 1 truck driver, National Salvage welder, security guard, medical transportation driver, mechanic with Marshall’s Auto Wreckers, contractor, a farmer and a rancher. He was a champion Pow-wow singer with Big Corner Post Singers and traditional dancer at many Pow-wows across Canada and USA. Albert and his wife Elizabeth won a trip to Schmitzen Pow-wow where he danced against the world’s best traditional dancers. Albert and Elizabeth were well known for their beadwork and arts and crafts. He also made bull ropes.
Albert enjoyed playing Bingo and visiting with his bingo friends. Another pastime he loved was Rodeos, where he participated in the saddle bronc and steer wrestling events, and was a wild horse racer as well. Albert rode a famous horse named Midnight in saddle bronc. In his younger years, he also enjoyed playing hockey, fastball, and football. Above all, his passion was always hockey. He enjoyed watching his son Calvert play goal, and was an avid fan of the Calgary Flames, Calgary Stampeders, Stampede Wrestling, NHL hockey, PBR, rodeo, chuckwagons, and football. His booming voice could be heard throughout the hockey arenas. So much so that his sons felt embarrassed at how loud he was. Albert was known for his contagious laughter and sense of humour. He loved to tease and joke, even laughing at his own jokes. Albert was with his wife Elizabeth for 47 years. They married in 1997 (25 years). Together they had three boys and 11 grandchildren. They also have numerous traditional adopted children and grandchildren.
Albert was a very loving and caring man. He would support his sons in their activities; Darren with his football, Andy with his singing and Calvert in hockey and Pow-wows. His sons followed their dad’s footsteps into the Pow-wow circle with their singing and dancing. He always loved having his grandchildren around as they brought him much joy.
Albert was a very dedicated society member of the Brave Dogs and Horn societies. He was also a singer for Siksika Horn Society. Elizabeth and Albert were the oldest Brave Dog members (since the 1970’s) and had a very strong spiritual connection and followed the traditional ways of life.
Albert is survived by his wife of 47 years Elizabeth, his sons: Darren, Andy, Calvert (Joni); grandchildren: Hillary, Savannah, Ryan, Kailie, Larissa, Canyon, Calvert Jr, Cyler, Ocean, Guy and Wyatt; adopted children: Gaylene Eagle Speaker, Cecilia Eagle Speaker, Jade McHugh, Michelle
Spear Chief, Clement Brave Rock, Willy Wolfchild, Cynthia No Chief, TJ Wadsworth, Albert Wolfchild, Everett Wolf Child John Oka, Warren Hunt, Cole Healy and Kenny Standing Rock. They were also foster parents to many children blessed with their love. Albert’s siblings are Della, Roger (Cathy), Regina, Darlene, Gabriel, Robert, and Wilbert, adopted brother Stewart (Marion) Weasel Moccasin, adopted sister Michelle Whiteman Left; extended families: Day Chiefs, Braverocks, Buckskins, Heavy Head, Beebes, Wadsworths and Wolf Childs.
The family apologizes for anyone they may have missed.
He was predeceased by his granddaughter Kira Wolfchild, his parents Alex and Suzie Hunt, siblings: Alex Hunt Jr, Patrick Hunt, Willy Hunt Sr, Veronica Hunt, Marina Hunt, Clara Zugo and Nora Hunt; nieces Lisa Day Chief, Irene Day Chief and Beverly Hunt; nephew Kelly Hunt and special dog Shiner.
Special thanks to the doctors, nursing staff at St Michael’s Home Care, Kainai Medical Transportation, Lethbridge Transit, and the nurses of Kainai Home Care, namely Paul Taylor and Jonathan.
A Wake will be held at OLD AGENCY HALL, Blood Reserve, AB, on Monday, February 6, 2023 from 5:00 P.M. to 12:00 A.M.
A Funeral Service will be held at OLD AGENCY HALL on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. with Martin Heavy Head officiating.
Following the Funeral Service, Albert will be laid to rest in St. Paul’s Cemetery.

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