Anthony Wolfname

Wake Service: Thursday, July 31, 2008 at 7:00pm at Lenora Wolfname's residence

Funeral Service: Friday, August 1, 2008 at 10:00 at the Busby Gymnasium

Burial: will follow in the Wolfname Cemetery

Anthony Tony Wolfname, Sr. (Lone Elk), Tony was a proud 5th generation descendant of Chief Dull Knife, Northern Cheyenne Tribe. He began his journey to the Creator on July 26th, 2008. He passed away peacefully in Busby. He was born December 16, 1951 to Wilbur Wolfname, Sr. (deceased) and survived by his mother, Martha Yellowrobe Wolfname.

He married Esther Littlewolf and was later divorced. To this union 6 children were born, Shawn (deceased), Tony Jr. (deceased), and survived by James (Leslie), of South Dakota; Shannon (Emo), of New Mexico; Cicely (Joe), of South Dakota; Tristan of Lame Deer. Tony later remarried to Stella Wallowing. In this union 2 children were born: Tyson Scott and Asa both of Busby.

He then married Terra Bearquiver, who preceded him in death on December 04, 2005. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, sisters, uncles/aunts, son: Daniel, Wilbur, Jr., Byron, Elwood Evans, Archie, Ralph, Herman, Lillian Weaselbear, Robert Bailey, Otis Bailey, Waldo Yellowrobe, Ruth Hisbadhorse, Wamblee Spottedelk, Chase Yellowrobe, Larry Sonny Bigback, Jr.

He is also survived by sisters and brothers, Lenora Wolfname of Busby; Linda (Steve) Brady of Lame Deer; Ernestine (Matthew) Two Moons, Sharlene and Farrel Evans of Busby; Lloyd (Helen) of Busby, Hank of Seattle, Rick (Janet) and Gary Wolfname of Busby, Rutherford Evans of Spokane, Charles/Duane Evans of Billings and Auntie Berniece Bailey Mast of Winnebago, Aunt Rosie Eaglefeathers, and his mother-in-law Irene Bearquiver. He is survived by seven grandchildren.

Tony belonged to the Christ the King Catholic Church in Busby. He was also great friends with Reverend Harry Turner and would often do errands to assist him. He attended and graduated from Busby High School. He was involved in the schools sports program. His White Corrals Team took the volleyball title in Busby in the 1980s. According to his friend and classmate Jake Tallbull he recalls how he and Tony played the B squad team before they advanced to the A squad team. He was the Toughman Champion in Billings. He enjoyed seasonal elk hunting. He accompanied his uncles and brothers to the mountains and valleys across the state seeking elk. He often stayed with Carmen, his niece, in Billings. She was one of his many nieces and nephews that he was fond of. Just a few other excerpts from his relationship with his other nephews. When he was ready to leave Billings, he called Corry to transport him back home. Tony would often ask about Jordans well-being and showed genuine concern for him. He stenciled signs for him on his welcome home party. He would tell his nephew, Lil Steve, Jr., I love you, nephew, I love all of you. He enjoyed walking down to bonoe to visit with Martha his mom and Lenora his sister. He eventually would end his visiting rounds with his brothers. He confided in Lloyd, his other brother. He would ask if Hank or any of his nephews/nieces called from Seattle. Horses were a major influence in his life and was involved in Indian Relay races. For his sake and love of horses, the family is inviting horseman to ride alongside Tony in the procession to the family burial site for a last ride in his journey to the Milky Way Heavens. His passion was painting and artistry. He often gave away his paintings which can be seen in homes across the reservation. His employment experience was something he was proud of. This included general maintenance work, security guard services, plumbing, welder, transportation director/bus driver and operating various types of machinery. He was a member of the Laborers Local Union 98. One of his many friends and former co-worker wrote:
Time will tell. There is always a reason for things to happen. I know you loved Tony and what happened isnt fair. You know he was a caring person and would Never hurt anyone. People will remember him for the kind man he was.His children and other family members will take part at the awake and funeral services with poems and songs.His relatives include: Seminoles, Weaselbears, Blackwolfs, Evans, Two Moons, Whitewolfs, Eaglefeathers, Shoulderblades, Walksalongs, Whitemans and Onebears. The Wolfnames have many other relatives and apologize for any inadvertent omissions of any other proud Cheyenne family names.

As Tony would say N-mhottse ~Mom.