Monte Cato Little Coyote Medicine, “Winged Horse Owner” (Votoneve’hamehe), age 52 of Lame Deer, was greeted by his relatives at Sunset on July 4, 2015 on the Pine Ridge Reservation. He was there helping bring back his niece and her 3 children. They got hit by a drunk driver while returning home.
Sunrise for Monte was on August 7, 1962 in Crow Agency, MT. Monte is the son of Chief Perry Little Coyote and Emma Jean Biglefthand Little Bear. He came from a long line of Chief’s from both of his parent’s families.
Monte was baptized in the Catholic Church, which he attended weekly. He attended school in Ashland at St. Labre Catholic School, where he graduated in May 1981. Later on, he attended college at Chief Dull Knife Memorial College in Lame Deer. He also went to Custom Diesel Truck Driver Training in Omaha, Nebraska, to which one of his occupations was attributed. In Chicago, Illinois, he was trained in Accident Investigations for his career in Law Enforcement. He had many jobs including a truck driver, bus driver, tribal policeman, helicopter jet-fuel transporter, security guard, a seismograph troubleshooter, and many other things throughout his years.
Monte married Kimberly Hiwalker and to this union 2 children were born, Desarae and Monte, Jr. They later divorced and he was later married again to Donna Littlewolf. This union brought twin daughters: Harmony and Hailey, who both preceded him in death in 1987.
Monte enjoyed visiting with his friends and his family. He was a family man and loved spending time with his grandsons, Destind Tron, Champion Max and Nicholas Gavin. He especially loved watching cartoons with his grandsons. His dogs, Trucker and Domino, were like his children. He would take them with on the road when he drove truck. He was also a part of the Chief Society and participated in Gourd Dancing and was a Swift Hawk Sundancer.
Monte is preceded in death by his parents: Perry Little Coyote and Emma Biglefthand Little Bear; paternal grandparents: Chief Hailman and Martha Little Coyote of Oklahoma; maternal grandparents: Raypheal and Ruth Biglefthand of Lame Deer, Montana; and his two daughters Harmony and Hailey.
Monte is survived by his children: Monte, Jr., and Desarae Little Coyote; his grandchildren: Makenzie Sophia, Nicholas Gavin, and Ally Dawn Little Coyote; Destind Tron, and Champion Max Marquez; one brother, Allen Ray (Elizabeth) Little Coyote; niece Allarie Little Coyote; grandson Tylen James Poitra; one sister Judy Tall Bull of Lame Deer; grandson Chris Tall Bull and children. He is also survived by his grandmother Maretha Charette of Busby; aunties: Nancy Fighting Bear of Birney, Myrna Burgess and Ruby Sooktis of Lame Deer, and Karen Little Coyote and Racheal Cole of Oklahoma; his uncles: Clifton Sooktis of Billings, Vernon Sooktis and Silas (Alice) Biglefthand of Lame Deer, Perry (Ella) Fighting Bear of Ashland; extended family and friends that he took as his brothers and sisters; also numerous nieces and nephews throughout all of Montana, Wyoming, and Oklahoma.
A Traditional Wake will be held at 7:00 pm on Thursday July 9, 2015 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parish in Lame Deer. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 am on Friday July 10, 2015 at the same location with Rite of Committal to follow in the Alison Bixby Memorial Gardens in Lame Deer.
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth is assisting the family with these arrangements and condolences may be sent by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Thursday July 9, 2015
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parish
630 Cheyenne Ave.
Lame Deer, MT 59043
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 AM
Friday July 10, 2015
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parish
630 Cheyenne Ave.
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Rite of Committal
Following the Mass
Friday July 10, 2015
Alison Bixby Memorial Gardens
Lame Deer, MT 59043
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Thursday July 9, 2015
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parish
630 Cheyenne Ave.
Lame Deer, MT 59043
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 AM
Friday July 10, 2015
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parish
630 Cheyenne Ave.
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Rite of Committal
Following the Mass
Friday July 10, 2015
Alison Bixby Memorial Gardens
Lame Deer, MT 59043
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Michael and Cindy Burns says
Our prayers are with the family during this most difficult of times. Monte was one if the nicest guys I’ve had the privilege of knowing, he always had a smile for everyone and he will be truly missed. Travel well my friend,,,,,,,,,
Setovaatse Medicine Bull says
Condolences to Monte’s family. Praying for strength for all of you.
William E Rowland says
Monte, was a good friend of mine…always liked a good joke and had a really good sense of humor.
You will be missed my friend.
R.I.P.
Bruce Spang says
Sorry to hear of Monte’s passing, condolences to the family.
James Francis says
My Condolences to the Family.
LaVada Howling water-Gould says
Prayers of comfort for the entire family!
George C Nightwalker Sr says
RIP my friend. I will miss your smile & sense of humor. Good to have known you as a childhood friend and relative. From me and my sons and daughters. Travel well…
Rynalea "Rennie" Pena says
My condolences to the family, I pray for strength during this time. May God be with you all.
Georgia Ann Burns says
I am so sorry for your loss of Monte. May you be comforted I your time of grief!
Peppers/Leider Family says
My condolences to the family. Monte was a great friend, He will be missed dearly. God Bless
linda voorhees says
my condolences to the family.. Sending prayers
Bernadette Johnson says
rip my cousin, will miss your jokes and smile. condolences to the family
Donna Small says
RIP my dear friend. You are ‘whole’ once again!
Cyndi Yelloweyes says
My condolences to the family and pray for a good journey…
john robinson says
Monte, last time we visited was at the post office. We laughed, told some good stories, and I left feeling good. Never knew that visit would be our last, but I am glad it was a good one. My condolences to your family, all your relatives, and all your loved ones.
Michael Speelman says
“Bull Winkle” was a funny man we always had a good laugh when we seen one anther. I am glad we got to visit for a while on Friday the 3rd.
Monte my Friend till we see one another again.
Prayers to your family ..
Mary and Jolyn Dillon says
Our sincerest sympathy to all of you. Monte always had a smile and liked to visit. It is comforting to know that we will see our loved ones again. Your family will be in our prayers.
Mary and Jolyn Dillon
Christine Valentine says
So sad to think he is gone. My sympathy to all his relatives
Georgia and Josh says
our condolences to BIg Al and Family and Montes childrens