STANDING ALONE, Lorraine

STANDING ALONE It is with profound sadness and regret to inform you of the passing of our mother, our gem, our granny our “Lorraine” Standing Alone (Lawrence). Born February 21, 1936.
Mom had started writing her own life story and goes as follows: “I was born in Hillcrest on February 21, 1936. No hospitals then but at a lady’s house, her name was Mrs. Crieghton. My father, James Lawrence passed away at the age of 21, after a short illness. My mother, Bella Lawrence (Porteous), passed away at the age of 22. That left me an orphan to be raised by my grandparents, George and Delia Porteous. I thought that they were my parents until I was about 14. I went to school in Hillcrest and Twin Butte, but it got too cold in the winter because I had to ride my horse Pronto. At Twin Butte I carried my lunch in an old maple leaf bucket. So, then we moved to Cardston. My grandfather got a job at the Indian Hospital as engineer or as they called him “Ottolaw”. From Cardston, I then went to Brigham City Utah for school, but I missed the horses and dogs and wanted to come back, but I never did. I got a job at the Holy Cross Hospital in Salt Lake City. So, I stayed down in the states for 7 years. I then got married to Gus Calf Robe. We had been going out when I was in Cardston for about 4 years. We lived in Sugar House. It’s at the outskirts of Salt Lake City. Elsie Bull Shields lived with us. Gus couldn’t find work so went back to Washington. I was pregnant with Pamela and decided to come home. Gus and I broke up after a long time. After he left, I got married to Guy Russell in the Catholic Church (St. Mary’s). We had 2 children, Delia and Gregory (Buck). Guy was killed in the States by Star School. I worked in Lethbridge for a while then came back to Cardston. In the early 60’s I married Henry Standing Alone in the Anglican Church, had 4 children: Richard (died at birth) Natalie, Tina, and Natasha. I finally got a job at the New West Side School and then also drove a bus from 1967 to 2004. I retired from teaching in 1999 as I had cancer. Henry and I got divorced after being married for 20 years. After he passed away, I then met Joe Bruised Head and started to rodeo with him for many years. We have been married for 36 years, raising cows, horses, and kids. They were very good years.
Lorraine (Porteous) Standing Alone “Tso’waakii” (Pretty Woman) passed away on Monday morning February 3, 2025, at the age of 88 yrs, just 18 days short of her 89th birthday surrounded by family. She leaves to mourn numerous children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, whom she cherished very much. And many adopted children, as well as many, many friends. Mother was a proud member of Kainai, who lived the life of Kimmipipistan, showed her strength and resilience in leading by example as shown in her children and those who were influenced by her life.
A wake service will be held at the Senator Gladstone Hall, Blood Reserve, Alberta on Monday, February 10, 2025 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. A funeral service will immediately follow at 2:00 pm. Cremation will take place after the service.
To send a condolence please visit www.legacyfuneralhome.ca.