Lois Magpie, age 74, of Ashland passed away of natural causes at St. Vincent HealthCare in Billings on April 27, 2015.
Lois was born to Louie and Elaine (Readbreath) Magpie on June 2, 1945 in Ashland, MT. Throughout most of her life, Lois lived in Ashland. She also attended school there at the St. Labre School. After school she began working as a cook at the school, where she served the students and staff for many years. In the early 1960’s, Lois married Trinidad Quiroz, Sr. in Sheridan, Wyoming. Together Lois and Trinidad had 6 children. After some time they were divorced.
Lois enjoyed spending her time sewing and embroidering. She also had a love for reading, playing cards and hand games with her family. Over the years, Lois attended many Pow Wows. Above all other things, Lois loved raising her children & grandchildren, especially Louie Jr. and Eric Littlecalf.
Lois is survived by her children Louie Quiroz, Sr., Lavonne Quiroz, and Marlene Flyinghorse; her sisters Genieve Seminole; her Aunts Amy and Inez Foote and Nellie Speelman; her special nephew Gus Yellowhair; her special granddaughter Claudette (Shirley) Parker; numerous other grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her adopted sons Bobby Yellowfox and Gilbert Brady adopted daughters Easther LaRance, Nancy Fightingbear, and Elizabeth Medicinetop.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Louie and Elaine Magpie; Grandmother Julie (Yellownose) Redbreath; siblings Clarice Seminole Cox and Delbert Littlebird; husband Trinidad Quiroz, Sr.; her children Marlene Quiroz, Cliffos Quiroz, and Trinidad Quiroz Jr.
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Friday May 1, 2015
St. Labre Mission
1000 Tongue River Rd
Ashland, MT 59003
Funeral Service
10:00 am
Saturday May 2, 2015
St. Labre Mission
1000 Tongue River Rd.
Ashland, MT 59003
Graveside Service
Saturday May 2, 2015
St. Labre Cemetery
1000 Tongue River Rd.
Ashland, MT 59003
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Friday May 1, 2015
St. Labre Mission
1000 Tongue River Rd
Ashland, MT 59003
Funeral Service
10:00 am
Saturday May 2, 2015
St. Labre Mission
1000 Tongue River Rd.
Ashland, MT 59003
Graveside Service
Saturday May 2, 2015
St. Labre Cemetery
1000 Tongue River Rd.
Ashland, MT 59003
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Rachelle Walker says
Loved this little lady. She always had a wise words for me after losing my son. Dance away my dear.
John/Julie Maldonado says
My prayers go out to the family of Lois. She will be missed.
Tia Fighting Bear says
My thoughts and prayers are with the family…I enjoyed working with Lois she was very loving and caring I also cared deeply for her…I’m going to miss her dearly she will remain in a very special place in my heart. God Bless
Roberta Bement says
Thoughts and prayers for her family….loved working with her at HLC….enjoyed shopping for her at the Clothing Room…she was always thankful and never picky….she is no longer in pain….REST IN PEACE LOIS….You will be missed….
Stan and LaDonna Eagle says
Prayers for the family, Lois was a great lady, I would go and visit her in her room when she was a resident at HLC, We’d sit and talk Cheyenne and laugh, She’d tell me ole story from long ago, I sure miss talking to her and will sure miss her! Our Family sends our Condolences to the family.
Rosario (Twin) Klar says
It was wonderful getting to know Lois. Lois had a wonderful sense of humor, she also loved to tease us. She had a beautiful smile. Lois will be missed dearly. To the Family my deepest Condolences, thank you for sharing her life with us.
Carrie Small says
Our condolences and prayers.
Michael & Kristi Speelman says
Lavonne, and Family.
Sorry about your mom she was a Great funny mom.
we will keep you in our Prayers
Georgia Ann Burns says
My condolences to the family of your loss!
Helena Littlebird says
My condolences go out to her children. I’m so sorry for your loss. You all b strong and get through this together. God bless you all.