Trena Rilla Ridge Bear Walker, Evemeona’e “Making Trails Woman”, age 34, of Lame Deer passed away on March 29th, 2015 in Nebraska after a long and hard battle with an illness.
Trena was born to Elvis Ridge Bear and Terri Bridgman on April 24, 1980 in Lame Deer and raised by her special auntie Olene Ridge Bear-New.
She grew up in and attended the school in Lame Deer, MT. Trena Graduated from Lame deer High School. After she graduated, she had her first child, Maykala Jean, and then moved to Aurora, Nebraska. While in Nebraska, she met and married Ron Walker. To this union 3 children were born: Carrie Lynn, Briana May, and Paige Shashanna. Trena was a devoted mother who loved helping the people of her community. She was a very giving and caring woman.
Trena was a big supporter of the Morning Stars and especially loved playing Volleyball and Basketball. She loved participating in the Jingle Dress Indian Dance.
She was preceded in death by her Grandmothers: Rilla Tall Bull, Carrie Ridge Bear, and Juanita Parker; her grandpa’s John Bridgman, Clare Cranston and Frank Bearchum, Jr.; and brother Jeremy Ridgebear. Trena is survived by her parents; 4 daughters: Maykala, Carrie, Briana, and Paige; brothers: Joseph and Sidale Ridgebear, Todd, Wayne, Pete, Tim Roundstone; and many grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends – you know who you are. It is a very difficult time, please forgive us if we failed to mention your name, we apologize.
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM to 12:00 PM
Monday April 6, 2015
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parish
600 Cheyenne Ave.
Lame Deer, MT 59043
Funeral Mass
11:00 am
Tuesday April 7, 2015
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parish
600 Cheyenne Ave
Lame Deer, MT 59043
Rite of Committal
Following the Funeral
Tuesday April 7, 2015
Family Cemetery
North of
Lame Deer,
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM to 12:00 PM
Monday April 6, 2015
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parish
600 Cheyenne Ave.
Lame Deer, MT 59043
Funeral Mass
11:00 am
Tuesday April 7, 2015
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parish
600 Cheyenne Ave
Lame Deer, MT 59043
Rite of Committal
Following the Funeral
Tuesday April 7, 2015
Family Cemetery
North of
Lame Deer,
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Tonya Littlebird says
Sending the family prayers in your time of sorrow.
Pamela Sooktis says
Sending my Regards and condolenses to your family in this time of sorrow. Sorry for the loss of such a nice young lady whom I met as a young girl. Please let me know if I can be of assistance at this time.
Tiffanie Jones says
It was an honor to call you friend. So many experiences I remember so well though so long ago. Your Mom and brothers and girls are all in my heart as you will remain. Thinking of all of you.
Sandy Barngrover says
Terri, Sidale, Joe and girls. I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace Trena
eve reimers says
My prayers are with you terri joe sidale maykala carrie bre and paige during this time. Please if you need something call terri you have my number love ya all god bless
Porter & Ann Knows His Gun says
Condolences Elvis, Terri & her children & rest of the family. Last time I saw her was when I lived in Othello in ’82
Andersen Killsnight Parker says
My Prayers and Condolences to the Family.
Mary and Jolyn Dillon says
My sincerest sympathy Elvis and to all of Trenas family.. May you find comfort knowing that we will see our loved ones again–and may your faith in God and support from your family and friends see you through this difficult time. Your family will be in our prayers. We are so sorry.
Mary and Jolyn Dillon
Bucky&LaToya:(Spang) Standing Rock says
My deepest condolences and prayers to the family, Trena was one of my dearest friends, R.I.P.
Mitchell Family says
To the Ridgebear and Bridgman families; our thoughts and prayers for comfort are with you all.