Dennis Pard (Brocket)

Dennis Pard Aakapotsima (Runs Among the Buffalo) October 6, 1934 – September 25, 2020 Proud Member of Piikani Nation Grandpa Dennis quietly saddled up his white mare and rode off peacefully to the mountains on Friday, September 25, 2020 to meet his late beloved wife Rosemary Pard. Our most valuable treasure has begun his journey to be with Creator on Friday. Left to mourn are his loving children: Carolyn (Gordon) Little Mustache, Pam (Clayton) Small Legs, Glenda (Kevin) Crowshoe, Fabian Pard, Danny Pard, and Tricia Pard (Pat Bad Eagle). He also leaves his legacy of 18 grandchildren, and 45 great-grandchildren. Also, left to mourn are his sisters: Martha Smith, Mary Pard, Diana Weasel Fat, Charlene Wolfe-Pard and Louise English. Sister-in-laws: Beatrice Little Mustache, Margaret Devine, Gertrude Smith and brother-In-law Merle Smith. Dennis was a dedicated and active member in all aspects to Piikani Nation and our surrounding communities. Dennis touched the lives of many people through his hard work, humbleness, faith, kindness, generosity, humour, and wit. Dennis was strongly devoted to his family, his home, the church and the many companies he worked for such as Johnson Sawmill, Canadian Pacific Railway, Peigan Board of Education, and our Black Horse Society. Dennis will be forever missed and loved by all. A Celebration of Life for Dennis Pard will commence with a Piikani Traditional departure service at Snodgrass on Friday, October 2, 2020 at 1:00 p.m followed by a wake service at Dennis and Rose Pard’s residence. Funeral service will be on Saturday, October 3, 2020, at 1:00 p.m.at the Pard Residence. Feast to follow at the home of Dennis and Rose Pard. Snodgrass Funeral Home assisting the Pard family with the funeral arrangements (403) 627-4864