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In Memory Of

Melanie Poitra, age 52, of Lame Deer

June 18, 1972 – January 1, 2025

Melanie Rose Poitra, age 52, of Lame Deer passed away on January 1, 2025, at St. Vincent Healthcare Center in Billings, Montana.

Melanie was born on June 18, 1972, in Crow Agency, MT to LeRoy Poitra and Linda Freeman.  Melanie was a homemaker for most of her life, she loved taking care of her children. When time allowed, she pursued college at Chief Dull Knife in Lame Deer.

Melanie is survived by her mother, Linda Freeman; children Don Allen Lonebear Jr., Tyson Lonebear, Shanda Lafranier, and Torilee Poitra; siblings Dale Roundstone, Dexter Poitra Sr., Desiree TwoCrow, Princess TwoCrow; grandchildren: Memphis Ray, Aliyana, LeJo Henry, Dominik Reigh, Heaven Lei, O’Shaun, Rajon, Drejon, Taezha, Ta’Shawn, Tammy Jo, Shantal, Talon Jr., Iverson Tate, Tylen James, and Tyleia Rose.

She is preceded in death by LeRoy Poitra, Francine Burgess, Larry Eastman, Evalee Foote, Bertha Freeman, Bernard Littlehead, and Phoenix Reign.

Service Schedule

Traditional Wake

7:00 pm

Monday January 6, 2025

Lame Deer Mennonite Church

Lame Deer, Montana 59043

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Funeral Service

11:00 am

Tuesday January 7, 2025

Lame Deer Mennonite Church

Lame Deer, Montana 59043

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Interment

Following the Funeral Service

Tuesday January 7, 2025

Allison Bixby Memorial Gardens

Lame Deer, Montana 59043

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Service Schedule

Traditional Wake

7:00 pm

Monday January 6, 2025

Lame Deer Mennonite Church

Lame Deer, Montana 59043

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Funeral Service

11:00 am

Tuesday January 7, 2025

Lame Deer Mennonite Church

Lame Deer, Montana 59043

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Interment

Following the Funeral Service

Tuesday January 7, 2025

Allison Bixby Memorial Gardens

Lame Deer, Montana 59043

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  1. Elizabeth says

    January 6, 2025 at 10:21 am

    You Were Missed At The Annual Eastside New Years Eve Fireworks Show and Early Morning Dinner.
    Journey Well My Fren – Cya Later!
    Sincere Condolences To Your Childern, To All Your Granchildern, Mother, Siblings & Extended Family.

  2. Janice Little Whiteman says

    January 6, 2025 at 11:42 am

    Travel home safe my friend thank you for being part of our journey here on earth you was an cool friend got lots of memories of us going to school your no longer in pain my friend Forever Rest In Paradise Peacefully 🙏

  3. Julianne Spang Weasel Bear says

    January 6, 2025 at 11:54 am

    Rest in Peace my beautiful friend, thank you for being my daughter Andrea Haugens GOD MOTHER ❤️🙏🌻 Thanks for the friendship as well❤️🙏🌻 Tell my Son Dave I love him and miss him alot ❤️

  4. Cindra and Seidel Standing Elk says

    January 7, 2025 at 1:22 pm

    Seidel and I send our condolences and prayers to your children and grandchildren. May maheo bless all your family with comfort and peace neice…

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Service Schedule

Traditional Wake

7:00 pm

Monday January 6, 2025

Lame Deer Mennonite Church

Lame Deer, Montana 59043

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Funeral Service

11:00 am

Tuesday January 7, 2025

Lame Deer Mennonite Church

Lame Deer, Montana 59043

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Interment

Following the Funeral Service

Tuesday January 7, 2025

Allison Bixby Memorial Gardens

Lame Deer, Montana 59043

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