Claudine Ryan, Mokeh’e “Little Woman”, age 52, went to her heavenly home on December 1, 2020 at Billings Clinic after her long illness. She was born on May 5, 1968 at Fort Arsenal Army Base in Redstone, Alabama to Vann Ryan Sr., and Anna Mae Ryan.
She married Stacy Trujillo at Laramie, Wyoming to this union, they were blessed with four daughters: twins, Stacy and Tracy Trugello, Leila and Angela Trujello, and one son, Anthony Moore.
Claudine loved to play the traditional handgame. She was a good hider and guesser. Her favorite past time was going to the local Changing House Casino. Claudine challenged anyone to a game of cards. She was resilient, her strength in any type of situation gave hope and faith to family. She had many friendships. She often opened up her home to anyone who needed a place to stay. She had a caring heart, she gave and shared her last meal.
Claudine was a member of the Native American church. She learned this way of life. She fasted and sacrificed for healing and good health.
Survivors include her husband, Richard Littlebird; mother, Anna Mae Ryan; aunts, Holda Roundstone, Imelda Barney, Joyce Woundedeye; uncles, Davis and Melvin Woundedeye; sisters, Vanessa (Johnson) James, Gaylene Ryan; brothers, Brent Ryan, Paul (Cassie) Ryan, Quentin Ryan and Vann Ryan Sr, and the Bearchum Family.
She was preceded in death by her father, Vann Ryan Sr.; and sister, Julia Ryan.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
11:00 AM
Saturday December 5, 2020
Allison Bixby Memorial Garden
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
11:00 AM
Saturday December 5, 2020
Allison Bixby Memorial Garden
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
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ROBERT LITTLE WOLF says
TO THE FAMILY OF CLAUDINE RYAN LITTLEBIRD, THE 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.
Priscilla Freeman says
I am posting for my mother Priscilla Freeman, she says… Claudine was my only true friend, we were always there for each other. We had some of the best laughs together. I will miss her deeply. Love you Claudine.
Charleen Luttrell says
I’m so sorry my friend. May God help you in your time of need. Your in our thoughts and prayers
Dean Sr &Julia BlackWolf & Family says
Condolences to The Ryan and Little Bird Families.
Michelle Running Wolf says
I haven’t seen Claudine since Lame Deer junior high. We used to walk around during recess with a boom box with a cassette player. At the time, she like the song , Freeze Frame, from J. Geils Band. I always hoped to see her, again. Condolences to her family and friends.
Natasha Sailer says
Thoughts and prayers to Claudine’s family. I was blessed to know her and see her shining smile often.
Tony says
Would be nice to know my mom