Official Obituary of
Dion Trent Spotted Eagle
May 18, 1962 ~ March 2, 2026 (age 63) 63 Years Old
Dion Spotted Eagle Obituary
It is with great sadness that the family of Dion Trent Spotted Eagle (Pi’ksyiyanikapi) announces his sudden passing on March 2, 2026, at the tender age of 63 years old. Dion was born on May 18, 1962, and he was raised in the Cluny community of Siksika Nation, Alberta.
Dion was a son, father, grandfather, nephew, uncle, great uncle, cousin, and a friend to many.
At an early age, Dion experienced the profound influence of his grandmother, Lucy Crane Bear, who played a pivotal role in his upbringing until her passing in 1970. Dion and his mother had a close bond until her passing in 1976, which left a lasting impact on his life and values. In his young years, Dion resided with his aunty Marie & uncle Ed Calf Robe in Cluny, and with his late grandfather John William Spotted Eagle and family.
Later in Dion’s life, he moved to Regina, Saskatchewan, and attended the University of Regina for four years in Native Studies. When he returned to Siksika, he resided with his aunty Ruth Scalplock and at the Siksika Men’s Lodge. While he was in Siksika, he worked at the Gleichen bottle depot with his aunty Carla Spotted Eagle. In 2013, he moved to Calgary, Alberta, and he worked at Belfour restoration until his illness in 2021.
Dion and his family shared not only the joys of childhood but also the rich traditions and cultural heritage unique to their community, which helped shape him into the person he was.
Dion enjoyed listening to 1970s rock music and enjoyed cycling. His favorite sports teams were the Saskatchewan Rough Riders and the Winnipeg Jets.
Dion is survived by his only child, Dion Jr. Spotted Eagle, and his brother Brent Spotted Eagle; Special friend Kerry McMaster and Stuart Scout, Foster Dad Tim; uncles Leon Crane Bear, Jason, Adam (Carla), and Darcy Spotted Eagle, Randy (Caroline) and Colin Spring Chief; his aunts, Charlene Crane Bear, Mildred Broad Scalplock, Tina Healy, Shirley and Rosie (Malcolm) Spotted Eagle; his great aunt Ruth Scaplock & great uncle Francis Melting Tallow, Rachel Low Horn and Eileen Black; Special Cousins, Roberta, Noran and Edwin Calf Robe, Delbert Broad Scalplock, Danny, Jordan & Horton Stimson, Marisa (Danny) Black Kettle, Leonard Jr. (Rhoda) Black Horse, Clifford, Owen and Mark Crane Bear, Terrance Black Kettle, Nora Crane Bear, Anna and Alex Black Kettle.
Dion had various nieces and nephews which he had a close bond: Jessica Little Leaf, Autumn Spotted Eagle, Eldon Stanley, Nathan Spotted Eagle, Lanny Giroux, Barry Sr. Crane Bear, Dana, Chantel, Shawn, Trevor Scalplock, and Dion Wickberg.
Surviving relatives include Olds, Scalplock, Calf Robe, Black Kettle, Smith, Sleigh, Many Shots, McMaster, Wolf Leg, Eagle Speaker, Water Chief, Stimson, Bull Bear, Breaker, Boy Chief, Mildred Backfat/Steven family and Crane Bear family from Saskatchewan. If we missed anyone, we apologize, as Dion came from a large family from the Crane Bear and Spotted Eagle families.
Dion was predeceased by his mother Joan Spotted Eagle, his grand parents Lucy Crane Bear and John William Spotted Eagle, Paternal grandparents Tom & Florence Scalplock (Butterfly-Fleury), special nephew Paddie Scalplock, his children Brent Stabbed Last and Sara Spotted Eagle, his brother Ted Spotted Eagle, his uncles Gerald and Barry Crane Bear and Ashley Spotted Eagle, his aunties Geraldine, Colleen and Michelle Crane Bear, Claudia Spring Chief, Dale Hinves, great aunts, Marie (Ed) Calf Robe, Rose Marie and Maggy Crowfoot, great uncles, Glenter, Donald, Albert and Lawrence Scalplock, Jack & George Spotted Eagle.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Colonel Belcher Care Home for caring for our Dion.
Viewing will be on March 7, 2026, at Gordon Piksapii Memorial Arbour in Siksika, Alberta, from 9 am to 11 am, followed by a traditional ceremony from 11 am to 12 pm. Burial will be at the Eagle’s Nest cemetery in Siksika. Family and friends are invited to a feast after the funeral at Siksika Piksapii Memorial Arbour.
Dion was a son, father, grandfather, nephew, uncle, great uncle, cousin, and a friend to many.
At an early age, Dion experienced the profound influence of his grandmother, Lucy Crane Bear, who played a pivotal role in his upbringing until her passing in 1970. Dion and his mother had a close bond until her passing in 1976, which left a lasting impact on his life and values. In his young years, Dion resided with his aunty Marie & uncle Ed Calf Robe in Cluny, and with his late grandfather John William Spotted Eagle and family.
Later in Dion’s life, he moved to Regina, Saskatchewan, and attended the University of Regina for four years in Native Studies. When he returned to Siksika, he resided with his aunty Ruth Scalplock and at the Siksika Men’s Lodge. While he was in Siksika, he worked at the Gleichen bottle depot with his aunty Carla Spotted Eagle. In 2013, he moved to Calgary, Alberta, and he worked at Belfour restoration until his illness in 2021.
Dion and his family shared not only the joys of childhood but also the rich traditions and cultural heritage unique to their community, which helped shape him into the person he was.
Dion enjoyed listening to 1970s rock music and enjoyed cycling. His favorite sports teams were the Saskatchewan Rough Riders and the Winnipeg Jets.
Dion is survived by his only child, Dion Jr. Spotted Eagle, and his brother Brent Spotted Eagle; Special friend Kerry McMaster and Stuart Scout, Foster Dad Tim; uncles Leon Crane Bear, Jason, Adam (Carla), and Darcy Spotted Eagle, Randy (Caroline) and Colin Spring Chief; his aunts, Charlene Crane Bear, Mildred Broad Scalplock, Tina Healy, Shirley and Rosie (Malcolm) Spotted Eagle; his great aunt Ruth Scaplock & great uncle Francis Melting Tallow, Rachel Low Horn and Eileen Black; Special Cousins, Roberta, Noran and Edwin Calf Robe, Delbert Broad Scalplock, Danny, Jordan & Horton Stimson, Marisa (Danny) Black Kettle, Leonard Jr. (Rhoda) Black Horse, Clifford, Owen and Mark Crane Bear, Terrance Black Kettle, Nora Crane Bear, Anna and Alex Black Kettle.
Dion had various nieces and nephews which he had a close bond: Jessica Little Leaf, Autumn Spotted Eagle, Eldon Stanley, Nathan Spotted Eagle, Lanny Giroux, Barry Sr. Crane Bear, Dana, Chantel, Shawn, Trevor Scalplock, and Dion Wickberg.
Surviving relatives include Olds, Scalplock, Calf Robe, Black Kettle, Smith, Sleigh, Many Shots, McMaster, Wolf Leg, Eagle Speaker, Water Chief, Stimson, Bull Bear, Breaker, Boy Chief, Mildred Backfat/Steven family and Crane Bear family from Saskatchewan. If we missed anyone, we apologize, as Dion came from a large family from the Crane Bear and Spotted Eagle families.
Dion was predeceased by his mother Joan Spotted Eagle, his grand parents Lucy Crane Bear and John William Spotted Eagle, Paternal grandparents Tom & Florence Scalplock (Butterfly-Fleury), special nephew Paddie Scalplock, his children Brent Stabbed Last and Sara Spotted Eagle, his brother Ted Spotted Eagle, his uncles Gerald and Barry Crane Bear and Ashley Spotted Eagle, his aunties Geraldine, Colleen and Michelle Crane Bear, Claudia Spring Chief, Dale Hinves, great aunts, Marie (Ed) Calf Robe, Rose Marie and Maggy Crowfoot, great uncles, Glenter, Donald, Albert and Lawrence Scalplock, Jack & George Spotted Eagle.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Colonel Belcher Care Home for caring for our Dion.
Viewing will be on March 7, 2026, at Gordon Piksapii Memorial Arbour in Siksika, Alberta, from 9 am to 11 am, followed by a traditional ceremony from 11 am to 12 pm. Burial will be at the Eagle’s Nest cemetery in Siksika. Family and friends are invited to a feast after the funeral at Siksika Piksapii Memorial Arbour.
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