George Magpie Jr., Hotoame’ehnestse, Buffalo Appearing, went to the next camp on October 6th, 2021 after a short illness. George was known to all who loved him as Ohno, the fourth son of George and Rachel Magpie. After three boys, his parents were expecting a girl. When George arrived everyone exclaimed Oh no! and he was forever nicknamed.
George’s grandparents were David and Grace Redneck Strangeowl and Don Magpie and Lois Crookedlegs.
Ohno was born April 21st, 1978 in Crow Agency, Montana. He grew up on the family cattle ranch working cows and haying with his siblings. He was a talented roper, and his favorite cow dog was Scoot. He attended high school first at St. Labre, where he played football as a left tackle and he later transferred to Colstrip High school where he graduated in 1997. After high school he moved to Denver and worked with his brother Darren Chapa Magpie for his company, Magpie Earthworks. Ohno eventually returned to Montana and attended Salish Kootenai College in Ronan, MT where he earned a certification as a CNA. He lived for a couple of years in Sun River, MT on the Brad Hamlet ranch where he helped raise Leachman bulls.
Ohno was raised by traditional Cheyenne parents and he powwow danced when he was young, and he was a Doorman in the Bowstring Society.
Later in life Ohno had several different jobs, he worked for the Indian Health Service as a transportation driver, for the Northern Cheyenne Natural Resources program as a Buffalo Tech, and most recently he worked at Food Distribution and he worked with his brother Quanah at Lynch Coulee Lube.
Ohno was the workhorse of our family, he was a mechanic who could often be found working in the shop at the ranch on his many cars. He helped his dad, George Sr. rebuild many vehicles over the years.
He was the protector of all of us, our big brother who always had everyone’s back. He was a special uncle who was loved by all of his nieces and nephews.
Ohno was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Rachel Magpie and his older brother Darren Chapa Magpie, his special cousins Barbara Braidedhair and Halona Shoulderblade.
Ohno is survived by his daughters, Chelcie Rose Backer (Daniel Harding) and Zoey Magpie, his father, George Magpie Sr. Brothers, James (Melissa) Magpie, Bob (Jennifer) Magpie, Santee (Aleda) Magpie, Kahyo (Alice) Magpie, Quanah Magpie and Charlie Magpie, his sisters Malena (Mike Pine) Magpie, Mia (Dan) Magpie-Sweeney, Lisa (Jon) Magpie, and Winona Love, his special cousins Anthony Runningwolf and Gabriel Strangeowl, his nephews, James, Austin, Shane, Teton, Dakota, Nahko, Robert Jr, Cody, Damien, Tennyson, Decimus, Brody, Sovone and Lakota, his nieces, Jessica, Feather, Madison, Maren, Laine, Shelly, Essence, Sietta, and Grace, and his aunts Florence (Mike) Runningwolf, Charlotte (Tom) Rockroads, Eva (Jim) Lee and Ruthie Shoulderblade.
Ohno was related to the Strangeowl, Beartusk, Littlebird, Rounstone, Rock Above, Blessing Game, Eastman, Wolftooth, Redneck, Medicinebulls, Bellymules, Pines, Nightwalkers, Bents, Standingelks, Elkshoulder’s and Chapman families. We have a very large family, we apologize if we forgot anybody.
Traditional wake services will be at the Magpie Ranch on Sunday, October 10th at 5:00 pm and funeral services will be October 11th, at the Magpie ranch at 1:00. Burial will follow on the ranch. We will honor Ohno’s society commitments by wearing Bowstring Society colors, red and yellow.
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
5:00 PM
Sunday October 10, 2021
Magpie Family Ranch
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Funeral Service
1:00 PM
Monday October 11, 2021
Magpie Family Ranch
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Monday October 11, 2021
Magpie Family Cemetery
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
5:00 PM
Sunday October 10, 2021
Magpie Family Ranch
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Funeral Service
1:00 PM
Monday October 11, 2021
Magpie Family Ranch
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Monday October 11, 2021
Magpie Family Cemetery
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
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ROBERT LITTLE WOLF says
THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE CHIEF COUNCIL EXTEND THEIR CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF GEORGE MAGPIE, JR., AND PRAYERS FOR STRENGTH DURING THIS MOST SAD, SORROWFUL MOURNFUL TIME FOR THE LOSS OF A BELOVED LOVE ONE.
Ron Harris says
Norene and I send our love and condolences to you and your family . We will keep you in our prayers George .
Carrie Littlebird says
My Condolences n Prayers.
Sally Whiteman says
I’m so grateful that I had the privilege to know you. You were always a great friend, protector, friendly & kind to me. Thank you for all that you ever did for me, thank you for friendship.
James D Jr & Ann King says
Condolences to the Magpie family. Our son, JB, spent many memorable times, hopping on bike at age 5 or 6, and visiting “down the road” at the Magpie Ranch on Jintown Cut Across. Our deepest sympathy…..
Melissa Magpie (James Magpie) says
My love, thoughts, and prayers are with the Magpie family. Ohno was one in a million and could always guarantee us with lots of laughs! He will forever be missed! Xoxo
Aaron Read says
James, my deepest condolences to you and your family.
Carlene Old Elk says
Our sincere condolences to the Magpie family from Carlene and Isabella Old Elk. Especially to our dear friends Jennifer and Robert and the boys. You are in our thoughts and prayers .
JB King says
Prayers for the family in this continuing difficult time. George was a good guy. I’m proud to have been his friend.
Danielle Ray says
My thoughts and prayers are with the Magpie family. I remember George and his brothers being protective of me at St. Labre. I always appreciated how they looked out for me and George was a great guy. There was always fun and lots of laughs during my visits to see Malena at the Magpie ranch. You are such a special and tight-knit family and my heart breaks for you all in this difficult time.
Cindra Standing Elk says
Seidel and I are saddened by the loss of such a honorable man… we wish his family strength… peace… and prayers at this difficult time 🙏❤️