Aurelia Littlebird – Blackbear, Ma’ heono’see’e (Medicine Dancer Woman), was born December 23, 1947 to Harry Littlebird and Anna Joyce (King) Littlebird in Ashland, and passed away Wednesday February 1, 2017 in the Mercy Hospital In Oklahoma City, OK.
Aurelia was raised in Lame Deer and graduated from St. Labre Indian Mission in 1967. In 1968 and 1969 she served as a Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints Missionary while in Chinle, Arizona. She then moved to Dallas, Texas where she attended Baylor Medical Center and achieved her Licensed Practical Nursing Degree in 1971.
She married Eugene Blackbear on November 29, 1976 in Weatherford, Oklahoma and they have made their homes in Tulsa, Watonga, Lame Deer, and moved to Watonga in 1990. She has worked as a nurse in most of these locations and most recently had worked for the Indian Health Services in Clinton, El Reno, and Watonga.
She was a member of the Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints; a member of the NAC and she was a proud member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe; she enjoyed the traditional ceremonies, cooking traditional food , doing bead work, singing, and she was always smiling and happy.
She is preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Limona Littlebird.
She is survived by her husband, Eugene Blackbear, of the home, two sisters, Stella Redwolf Blackbear, and Wilma Joyce Blackbear, both of Watonga; she is also survived by numerous brothers, sisters and 10 grandchildren.
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Services are pending at this time or no services will be held. If available, please see obituary for more information.
Service Schedule
Services are pending at this time or no services will be held. If available, please see obituary for more information.
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Reginald Killsnight Family says
Prayers to the family during this difficult time.
JANET LASSEN says
So sorry to hear. Prayers and condolences for all.
Carrie Small says
Prayers for the Family
Diane White and Family says
My condolences and prayers for the BlackBear and Little Bird families. Aurelia, you will be missed greatly, HaHo for being the wonderful person you were. Always without hesitation, you and Eugene helped anyone in need. Aurelia, your wonderful spirit always made people feel welcome and safe. Again, Haho, for always helping our Native American families. RIP my friend.
Clara Harris says
Rest in Peace,Sister May God Be with Your husband and children, brothers,sisters and all your relative’s in OK and here at home. I’m going to miss your smile and soft personality. Love you.4
Geri Small says
Condolences to the family, RIP beautiful lady♡
Diana McLean says
Prayers for Eugene and family. I went to grade school with Aurelia in Lame Deer. Aurelia sat behind me during most of our classes. I will miss her smiling face whenever I saw her and Eugene at the pow wows.
Danetta F says
My thoughts and prayers are with you all…I loved Aurelia and Eugene. I am thinking of the time we spent toghether one summer traveling to pow wows in montana. It was so fun. Especially the Rocky Boy Pow wow!!!
Go With the Creator my dear friend., and be blessed on your journey over the milkyway..
Porter & Ann Knows His Gun says
Deepest Condolences to the entire Family. Mona will be waiting for her. Prayers
Roberta Bement says
Condolences to Steve, Clarice and all of Aurelia’s family…..prayers of healing and strength in their time of sorrow.
Williams Family says
Condolences to the family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your whole family. Psalms 147:3 says God, “heals the broken hearted, and binds up their wounds.” May God bring you comfort and peace.
Ruth Costilla & Family says
Prayers for the Blackbear and Littlebird families…Aurelia was a star that always shined bright because she was a loving and caring person. I will deeply miss her because she always had some words of wisdom for me in my difficult times.
RIP…my precious friend…
Georgia Ann Burns says
Prayers for the Little bird and Black bear
families. RIP Aurelia.
I have many fond memories of high school. See you…my friend!!!
Kurtis Wade King says
Auntie Aurelia always first question when We would meet is “how is the little one
Lottie doing”…
Pauline Billie says
I went to school with Aurelia in 1971 in Dallas and lived with her. Was too late to meet her again…condolences and love to her FAMILY💝