Bernadine Carl Lone Elk, Sr. (Vovoehnėstse, Walksfirst) took his final journey to see the Creator on November 30, 2018 in Billings, Montana. Wake services will be Monday December 10, 2018 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Lame Deer, Montana. Funeral services will be held Tuesday December 11, 2018 with Deacon Joe Kristrifek officiating and with interment to follow at the Allison Bixby Cemetery, Lame Deer Montana.
He began his journey on August 17 1961 in Crow Agency, Montana the son of George Sr and Margaret (nee’ Medicine Elk) Lone Elk. He was a descendant of Chiefs High Backed Wolf, Frog, White Antelope and Little Wolf. He grew up in Lame Deer and attended local schools. He was a gentle man who enjoyed his time with his family and numerous friends. In his younger days he was a firefighter with the Northern Cheyenne Fire Fighting crews and was called to many fires.
He is survived by his wife Jennifer Contreraz, their four children, Carl, Christopher, Bernadine Jr., Alicia, eleven grandchildren and his niece Natecia who he raised as his daughter. His surviving siblings are Alvera(Tim) Cook, Elvis Lone Elk, Leroy Mass and Robert(Lisa) Mass. He is survived by his Aunts Jennie Parker, Irene Bearquiver, Bertha Freeman and uncle Matthew Two Moons Sr. He has many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles who will mourn him. His related families include Medicine Elk, Red Robe, Bearquiver and Wolf Name
Preceding him in death were his parents, grandparents and sisters Geneva and Cleo Medicine Elk and brothers George Sr. John and Lloyd Lone Elk, Sr.
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth have been entrusted with the arrangements.
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Monday December 10, 2018
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Funeral Service
10:00 AM
Tuesday December 11, 2018
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Tuesday December 11, 2018
Alison Bixby Memorial Gardens
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Monday December 10, 2018
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Funeral Service
10:00 AM
Tuesday December 11, 2018
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Tuesday December 11, 2018
Alison Bixby Memorial Gardens
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
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Ann Knows His Gun says
Man brother, heartbroken here. Always felt you were invincible. Remember my younger years when I was a runaway lol … you introduced me to snuff Haha, and the time I ran away and hid out at your moms, where she paddle locked me up in that room, you, Elvis & Baby Lloyd helped me crawl out that window cause Auntie Margaret was trying to wait for my mom to pick me up. RIP big brother
Kristin krank Richars says
Hey brother well it was good to know you, knowing you long,long time me and Sioux boy David miss you turtle r I p see you again. Always a sister Krispy and David
Crystal says
Our Prayers and Condolences are with your Family and I am glad I went to visit and prayed for you at the Hospital a while back. “May our Lord , Jesus Christ bring ” peace and comfort” to your Family’ Friends. Crystal “Willow” Stanfield & Family
Geri Small says
Rest in Paradise Bernadine. LOVE, HUGS and PRAYERS to the FAMILY
Victoria says
I am very sorry for your loss . May the God of all Comfort sustain you in your time of great sadness. 2 Corinthians 1:3, 4 ; Revelation 21: 3, 4.
Diane White and Family says
Sending condolences and our prayers to our relatives Lone Elks, Mass family. So sorry to hear about Bernadine he will be missed. Our apologies we are unable to attend but you will be in our thoughts and prayers and may Maheo bless you with the peace and comfort needed during this difficult loss.
Diane White and Family
Samantha Killsnight & Family says
Our Thoughts and prayers to the family
ROBERT LITTLE WOLF says
THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE CHIEF COUNCIL EXTEND THEIR MOST SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF BERNADINE LONE ELK AND PRAYERS FOR STRENGTH DURING THIS MOST SAD, SORROWFUL AND MOURNFUL TIME FOR THE LOST OF BELOVED LOVE ONE.
Bob. Bragg says
My prayers go out to each of the family members in this great loss. Special prayers to my guide in life “Beaver” Matthew Two Moons Sr. Too many losses my dear friend. May Mahro comforts you in the loss of your nephew. Bob. Bragg.
Elvis LoneElkloo says
Miss you deeply brother, I will see you again soon. I love you always Bernadine. Miss you.