Montoya Shirelle Bryant, Pavena’hane’e (Killsnice Woman) was born April 18, 1990 in Crow Agency, MT to Kenneth Bordeaoux and Suzette Bryant. She grew up in Birney MT with siblings Amber N. Clubfoot, Shelby L. Bryant, Phillip J. Bryant, and Brandon T. Bryant. She attended St. Labre Indian School. She received her certification as a home health care worker, she also worked at the Northern Cheyenne Tribal Office and Board of Health.
Montoya was active in the Cheyenne ways; she participated in pow-wows especially the Birney Veterans Pow wow, She started dancing when she was little and becoming a traditional dancer in her young adult years. She was a member of the Native American Church, attending peyote meetings with her grandparents. Montoya was very caring, helping people that were in need. She loved being around her nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by her grandmother Susie Clubfoot, grandfathers, Kenneth Bordeaoux Sr. and Michael Bryant Sr., Terri New Holy, Rodney Littlemouth.
Montoya is survived by her two children Taylor A. Whiteshield, Ianna Marie Whiteshield, her mother Suzette Bryant, siblings Amber N. Clubfoot, Shelby L. Bryant, Phillip J. Bryant, Brandon T. Bryant, her husband James D. Littlewhiteman of Busby. Nieces and nephews Kaydence, Trinita, Trishelle, Mikiah, Traith, Dominic, McKinnley. A very special friend Michalene BearComesOut. She has numerus cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles along with many friends. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Service Schedule
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Tuesday June 15, 2021
Birney Cemetery
Birney, Montana 59012
Service Schedule
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Tuesday June 15, 2021
Birney Cemetery
Birney, Montana 59012
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ROBERT LITTLE WOLF says
TO THE FAMILY OF MONTOYA LITTLEWHITEMAN, THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE CHIEF COUNCIL EXTEND THEIR CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS FOR STRENGTH DURING THIS MOST SAD, SORROWFUL AND MOURNFUL TIME FOR THE LOSS OF A BELOVED LOVE ONE.
Dean says
Montoya
Sure going to miss you or crazy laughs.
Always a Cheyenne woman you knew our customs an traditions. I pulled up to your sundance camp an you fed me right away an you an JD showed me your lodge, good laughs that would ll be with me forever 💙. I miss you already, see you again some day.
Tricia Bighead says
Montoya it’s been a year since I last seen you which is very sad. You was like a sister growing up together me, you, and shuggs. Thanks for being their when my grandma passed you was always so caring and thoughtful. My condolences to your family. R.I.P. cousin fly high.
Julie Maldonado says
Damn Montoya its so hard to believe ur no longer on this earth. U always been cool with me. Imma miss seen ur krazieness cruising and stopping by the house. See you when we meet again.
Pam Ash says
I will miss Montoya more than I can say.
Geri Small says
I will miss seeing your Beautiful smile and infectious laugh💔you will be missed by so many. Fly high to the ANGELS my BEAUTIFUL little Friend🖤❤💛
DorothySeminole says
Montoya …(Tears) … really? I can’t believe you girls left me sooner then expected, you and Deanna …my heart is heavy and loss for words to express my thoughts by the sadden news ,I am so sad …heaven gained beautiful angels so fly high and soar like eagles, until I meet up with you in the kingdoms. Sending condolences prayers and hugs to the family. Sorry for the sadden loss for your loved one.
Sandy Benson says
Montoya will always be in my heart. I was blessed to have shared a few months with her when she was very young. Rest in peace.