Calvin “RC” Bruce Brady Jr., 41, of Busby MT returned home to heaven August 16, 2022. He passed away from natural causes. Mokesa’e “Calf” was born on September 3, 1981 to Calvin Brady Sr. and the late Marie Bigback Brady.
Calvin’s “RC” earlier years he enjoyed martial arts which he became very good at, he was 13 years old and won State in Kamiah Idaho. RC enjoyed fishing, karate, hunting, basketball, football, cooking and spending time and helping our dad and others who needed his help. RC had a very big heart and always putting others before his own. In his later years Calvin “RC” joined the Dog Soldier Society need by his dad, Calvin Brady Sr. He was proud of his Native American heritage having Indian blood from the Northern Cheyenne, Sioux, Kiowa and Apache Nations. He was a direct descendent of Geronimo, an Apache War Chief, Risingsun a warrior who fought Custer and Red Sleeve Panther a warrior who fought at Sand Creek.
Calvin “RC” attended high school at Lame Deer and graduated from Northern Cheyenne Tribal Schools. RC loved his family very much and had a very close connection with his siblings, nieces and nephews. He loved spending time and doing things with his nieces and nephews, watching them play xbox or just when they were around him watching him cook. He loved the laughter of his family when we were all together. RC was always assisting our dad and helping him out with ceremonial ways. RC lived a good and happy life and will be greatly missed. Growing up he had a lot of friends where ever he went. We cannot say enough about the beautiful life of our son, brother, uncle. He was kind and generous. He would always find ways to help those around him. It is not good bye, we will see him again someday until then we will remember him everyday and carry him in our hearts. He is now one of the angels that will watch over us.
Calvin Brady Jr., was preceded in death by his mother, Marie Bigback Brady. His paternal grandparents, Raymond Brady Sr and Fern Shoulderblade. His maternal grandparents, Robert and Gladys Mae Bigback, Gilbert and Marie Littewolf, Lee and Gladys Oldmouse, and Roger Oldmouse. His uncle, Raymond Brady Jr., His aunts, Geraldine Bigback, Christine Bigback. His uncle Larry Bigback Sr. Survivors include his father, Calvin Brady Sr., sisters: Wilburta Bigback, Ethel Brady, Jenny (Laymond) Brien and Irena (Caleb) Cummins Sr. Brothers: Byron (Rebekah) Brady, Leslie Bigback Jr, Tyler Medicine Horse Sr. Nieces and Nephews: Patrick Whitedirt III, Alan Janis Jr., Nyleena, Nariah, and his special nephew, Winter Brady. Lanaya, Lathias, Laymond Jr., Laesyn, Laeyonna Brien, Liah and Caleb Cummins Jr., Tianna, Teesa Twomoons, Kenny Crazymule Jr. Grandson: XaneJessiah Kal Brady.
Paternal aunts: Shirley and Esther Brady, Annette Standingwater, Irene Flying and Serena (Wayne) Wetherelt, Wilma Twomoons, Marecelline Littleoldman, Phyllis (Cowboy) Fisher, Maryann Russell, Thomasine Hardground. Uncles: Larry Sioux, Charles Bearcomesout, Micheal (Vicki) Bearcomesout, Peter Bearcomesout. Sisters/Counsins: Bevery Limpy, Monica Norse, Sereda Littelbird, Tiffany Badbear and Misty Flying. Brothers/Cousins: Alvin and Gabe Strangeowl, Denny Standingwater, Drew Oldman, Larry Flying Jr., Frank Flying Sr, Derek Knowshisgun and Peyton Badbear.
Maternal aunts: Roberta, Gail and Jenny Bigback. Doris Littlewolf, Esther Littlewolf and Donna Bearcomesout. Uncles: Ronald (Cynthia) Bigback, Robert (Michelle) Jr., Gordon (Ruth), Leslie (Tammy) Sr Bigback and James Bigback, Sisters/Cousins: Serena Shoulderblade, LaRonna Sue Bigback, Ann Bigback, Gladys, Robia, Kristen and Elizabeth Bigback. Nicole (Matt) Pine, Heidi Bigback, Robyn (Ulises) Ruiz, Jeri (Eric) Ramirez, Bethany Redwoman, Kimberly Bigback, Sherri Bement, Rosalyn Bigback, Krystal (Van) Foursouls, Leyonda Bedonie, Mariah Brady and Abigail Pettit. Brothers/Cousins: Ronald Bigback Jr,. Robert III, Marty Bigback, Bernadine Shoulderblade Jr., Isiah, Caleb, Robert John Bigback, Hadley (Corrie) and Kyle Bigback. His friends/Bro’s: Andre and Seth Brady, Trevor, Travis and Whitebird Limpy, Sheldon Dawes, Laramie Holdstheenemy, Jeremy Tushka, Kellen Backbone, Joel Spieser. Stoney and George Elkshoulder Jr. and Philip Risingsun. Our families are large, if we forget anyone please forgive us in our time of grief, it is not our intention to forget you.
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Thursday September 1, 2022
Jenna Brady's Home
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Funeral Service
10:00 AM
Friday September 2, 2022
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Friday September 2, 2022
Brady Family Cemetery
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Thursday September 1, 2022
Jenna Brady's Home
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Funeral Service
10:00 AM
Friday September 2, 2022
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Friday September 2, 2022
Brady Family Cemetery
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
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Marty&Cora Bigback says
RIP brother going to miss checking on you everytime I would come back to Montana. My wife’s family sends condolences they they took you in like family when you were down here. I’ll see you again little brother.
Wilburta Bigback says
Rest in love my brother/uncle rc! We will all see each other again, I know you’re happy with mom. Our “protector”, continue to watch over us brother. Especially your nephews and nieces and our newest grandson. Love Willi, Patrick and baby al💙
Marlin Whitedirt & family says
Prayers to the family sorry for your loss.
Anonymous says
Rest easy arcee!
Jim & Sheri Bement says
Nėstaévȧhósevóomȧtse brother thank you for helping with my dad. Prayers for a safe journey and rest in peace.
Candace ElkShoulder says
RC…gonna miss you nephew. I’ll always remember when you called to Jenna’s & the visit over the phone. I’ll cherish that memory always. You’re Home now nephew, say hello to all our loved ones & plz give hugs to my boys. Love you RC…Rest In Paradise. NESTAEVAHOSEVOOMATSE!
Reena says
Love u cee wee!glad god blessed me w a bro like u….I’m sorry I haven’t talk to u ina while…give mom a hug for me!love u guys I’ll see u all again!😊 💙
Kyle. says
Going to miss you Rc. Was sad when I heard. I will always remember the many memories of growing up with you in Busby. Are last visit at uncle Bennos when I stopped by. Rest in peace brother.
ROBERT LITTLE WOLF says
TO THE FAMILY OF CALVIN BRADY, JR., NORTHERN CHEYENNE CHIEF COUNCIL EXTEND THEIR CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS FOR STRENGTH DURING THIS MOST SAD, SORROWFUL AND MOURNFUL TIME FOR THE LOSS OF A BELOVED LOVE ONE.
Gina Badhorse says
My condolences to RC’s family and friends. Gone much too soon