Clayton Jay Sanchez
O’eheke (Little River)
In the early morning hour on August 5, 2016, Clayton Jay Sanchez, “O’eheke” (Little River), age 29 of Lame Deer, answered the call from the “other side camp” of the Ancient Relatives. There he will dwell in the everlasting love of Maheo. Clayton was born in Providence Center in Seattle, Washington on July 25, 1987 to Memory Calflooking and Charles Sanchez Jr.
Clayton was a member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe and a member of the Crazy Dog Society. His work history included working with his church group, and most recently was employed by the Northern Cheyenne Housing Authority and Indian National Finals Rodeo. Clayton worked behind the scenes on many of the big tour rodeos, always lending a helping hand.
He did extensive traveling with his church group, he loved to attend rodeos, pow wow’s, basketball games, and made regular visits to family homes and friends. He participated in the annual Fort Robinson Outbreak Spiritual Run for over twelve years, first as a youth runner, and then later as a volunteer, chaperone, and driver. Clayton loved this community and was committed to the youth. He was a devout Lame Deer Morning Stars fan and would travel many miles to support the teams. He also participated in many Yellow Bird Activities as a volunteer: Horse Camps, Rodeo Schools, the Christmas Toy Giveaway, Thanksgiving Food Giveaway and just helping out any way that he could.
Clayton is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Charles Sanchez Sr.; maternal grandmother Pauline Upham; cousins: Aaron, Martin John, and Amethyst Sanchez.
Clayton was survived by his parents: Chuck Sanchez and Memory Calflooking; siblings: Jesse and Xochitl Sanchez, A.J. Snell Sanchez, Carlos Calflooking, Darrell and Devan American Horse, and Lesley Takes The Enemy; grandmother Marie Sanchez; aunts: Consuelo Gingrich and Charlotte Sanchez; uncles: Darryl, Gregory, John, Anthony Sanchez and Charles Sanchez; 35 cousins; and 13 nieces and nephews. His family includes Brady and Calflooking. Please forgive us if we forgot anyone, our family is so large it is hard to list everyone.
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 p.m.
Wednesday August 10, 2016
Sanchez Residence
Lame Deer , MT 59043
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Thursday August 11, 2016
Boys and Girls Club
Lame Deer, MT 59043
Interment
Following Services
Thursday August 11, 2016
Sachez Family Cemetery
Ashland Divide,
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 p.m.
Wednesday August 10, 2016
Sanchez Residence
Lame Deer , MT 59043
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Thursday August 11, 2016
Boys and Girls Club
Lame Deer, MT 59043
Interment
Following Services
Thursday August 11, 2016
Sachez Family Cemetery
Ashland Divide,
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Paula Littlehead Wolf Black says
To Clayton’s parents, Marie, Uncles, Aunts and cousins: I have been praying and hurting for the family since Clayton’s passing. It is really unbelievable and hard to accept his death. This young man has made a lasting impression with the youth of Lame Deer. He gave his heart to our family with all of our young ones, encouraging them in basketball with his attendance to all the games for the Morning Stars. We will greatly miss his presence at their games and at the High School. Clayton especially touched the life of my granddaughter Tamia and Cross. After every game or at each cross-country event you could find Tamia sitting with Clayton and Nolan, hugging them both. I am so thankful that Clayton gave his heart to Tamia and supported her through cross-country, basketball and just being a father figure to her. May God grant your family strength, peace and comfort at this time. Rest in Peace Clayton- you will be greatly missed!
Tonya Littlebird says
Sending my deepest sympathy Rest In Peace Clayton Sanchez 🙁
Porter & Ann Knows His Gun says
Deepest Condolences to Chuckie & Memory, and the entire families of Clayton. Sorry I didn’t know of him personally Chuckie. You’re both in my thoughts in prayers as you mourn for your son. Prayers for you as you struggle with this difficult time in preparing your sons arrangements. Big (((Hugs))) Chuckie!
Clayton & Lisa Mason says
Our prayers are with Clayton’s loved ones. We had the honor of knowing “cletus”. He was a very big part in our sons time on the Ft. Robinson run. He will always be in our thoughts and prayers. Until we meet again RIP Clayton.
Dolores Shoulderblade says
Prayers and Condolences to the family of Clayton, from what I hear, Clayton was very special to many people. Our community will feel the void of his caring and loving ways. May Maheo take him in his arms and lead him to a great Kingdom he prepared himself for. Prayers for comfort.
Bertie Brown says
My condolences to Clayton’s family & relatives, may Maheo bless you all in your time of sorrow.
DorothySeminole&family says
sending my codolences to his parents and the rest of his family, he was a very great co-worker when i worked at Housing.
Spc. Darren Limberhand says
I’ll never forget our child hood memory bro, I’ll never forget you clayton
Juanita Brady and Family says
We give our deepest condolences to the parents and family, may the Lord hold you tight through this difficult time, And may you find peace knowing Clayton will be in everlasting love of Maheo.
Steven Barrios says
My nephew will be greatly missed. He used to stay with me here in Browning. Then he would come and work the rodeos every Indian Days. He was such a kind person love you my boy RIP. Your uncle Steven
Chris and Sherry Marcum says
We are so glad we got to know Clayton. He was so warm and friendly. We will miss him while we are still here but know we will see him when we go to meet our Lord and Savior. Prayers and hugs for all his family and friends. Chris and Sherry at Summerville Baptist.
Carrie Small says
Prayers n Condolences to the Family of Clayton.
Carrie N Ross
Georgia Ann Burns says
I am sorry for your loss: Prayers of comfort and strength, to his Grandma, Marie. Hisparent, Chuck Sanchez and Memory Calf Looking. And all his other family members. Also condolences to all the young people and people, who were impacted by Clayton.
Praying for everyone!?
Marjorie Bearing says
I hadn’t seen Clayton since he was just a little guy at Chuckie and Memory’s. I think he was about 4 or 5, but it was so cool when I met him as an adult because he still had the same face! I had the opportunity to work with this awesome young man here at the Northern Cheyenne Tribal Housing Authority. We went to Okebeh a couple of weeks ago and he was the driver of our pontoon boat, I was impressed because he was very cautious and knew what he was doing. I enjoyed his quiet sense of humor and his respectful manner. The most notable attribute was the connection he was able to make with our summer youth. My heart goes out to his family, especially his grandmother Marie. Prayers for the Sanchez family.
lavonda brady says
my memories of clayton, who was a wonderful and most caring human being. i loved seeing him with his grandmother my sister marie, just caring for her, taking time to go and play bingo with her, seeing him always trying meet her needs and just simply sharing time with her, he reminded me of old times when young ones always enjoyed attending to their grandparents. Clayton your journey may be hard because you left to soon, your kind and gentle heart will always be looking back, worrying about your loved ones because of your utmost caring, loving and gentle ways. i looked from afar always watching, admiring your kinda and gentle ways, like that of an old man with secrets and knowledge of true caring and loving gentle person. Grandson, don’t look back, now is your time to journey on, don’t worry, leave with prayers and blessing to your loved ones, leave with only goodness to all. look to where you will see all the loved ones that have gone before you, to be happy with and share you time with now. i will miss you dearly, you always gave me hope for a better tomorrow that many will look and follow your path of being kind, gentle, caring and loving ways that we as cheyennes should be. prayers and many blessings for your journey and my love, many prayers and blessings to those you love, your mother, father, siblings, grandmother, uncles, aunts, cousin, neices, nephews, all those who loved and cherished you. -will forever miss your loving smile and your gentle nature.
Auntie monica says
Clayton told me he wanted to spend time with his grandmother befor she died…he was going to bye a trailer in browning and live on his mothers land…unfortunately befor he could spead Gods word to his family members on the Cheyenne reservation and Blackfeet resevation the enemy took his life…Clayton Loved the Lord, his mother; who raised him all his life his dad,his brothers and sister. My prayer is that Claytons death is not in Vein! For those of you who knew Clayton, i kno He believed in the bible and studied the Word. He knew that you can not go to heaven without being, Born Again, (saved). I pray all those friends and even the family memeber back on the Cheyenne rez except Jesus as theirs Lord and savior, befor its too late, God is very proud of Clayton.. all those who have abused him or bullied him for rides, or stole his money Shame on You!! We will cast our cares upon God, for He cares for us who love Him
Auntie monica says
I love you my boy..and we are only here for a twinkling of an eye….this earth is not our Home.,God has u a huge mansion in the sky..and ur with Grandma and Jesus as ir nieghbors…come to ur mom in her dreams, u kno what is going on…comfert her….ur brothers and sister love you…i prayed for unity in this tragic time, that the families would come together..Lord help, In jesus name..amen
James and Dianna Redfox-Browning says
So sorry our friend had to leave, we will keep the family in our prayers.
Toby Hohmann says
I have known Clayton for years , he was always smiling and ready to laugh !! He was one of the most honest people that I knew . He loved to travel and explore new places from Montana , Washington , Texas and all the states in between . He was a very good friend and brother , I am saddened by his departure and he will be greatly missed , but I know his testimony and he is now in Heaven . My condolences and prayers go out to his family .
Yolanda Fraser says
Prayers for all the family…..
MARY ANN ALVARADO says
FROM YOUR AUNTIE MARY ANN ALVARADO AKA CALFLOOKING MY BOY I KNOW YOU ARE WITH GRANDMA PAULINE NOW! THEY HAD A BIG WELCOME PARTY FOR YOU, SEE YOU WHEN I GET THERE LOVE & YOUR GREATLY MISSED. YOU ARE THE BEST! LOVE YOU MY BOY AUNTIE MARY ANN (SEATTLE)
YOU WAS THE BIGGIEST HELP TO YOUR MOM, BROTHERS ANE SISTER AWSOME JOB, SORRY IT ENDED TOO SOON BUT WHEN JESUS CALLS US HOME ITS JOYFULL AMEN!