Jacqueline Biggs

Jacqueline Ruth Biggs (nee Winnipeg) (August 18, 1968), Atowaki’sinskiyakii, Pretty Badger Face Woman lost her courageous battle with cancer on January 10, 2025, at the age of 56. She was surrounded by her family when she had taken her last breath. She is survived by her daughter Nichole (Norine), son Ronnie, granddaughter Aerial, grandsons Stryder and Johnnie, and special son Jerry. Her mother Elsie Winnipeg, siblings: Rebecca (Douglas) Many Heads, Carole Winnipeg, Hector (Rhonda) Winnipeg, Andrea White Eagle, Renwick (Laurie) White Eagle, Harry Winnipeg, Stephanie White Eagle and Ethel (Miles) Old Woman and special friend/sister: Nicolette Litun.
Jacqueline or as everyone knew her as Jack, life had begun in Siksika, AB which her and her younger sister Ethel were thought to be twin sons instead of daughters. Along with her brother Harry became the trio that walked and played everywhere near home and when time was so free and no danger.
In 1977, the family left Siksika to live in Edmonton, which eventually became her permanent residence until her illness developed then came home back to Siksika to live out the remainder of her time. Childhood was the same as life in Siksika as the trio still played and explored the city. Her teen years she had turbulence and chaos eventually she found AA/NA when she was 18 years old and has been an avid participant in the program. Prior to her illness, she worked at Lucky Supermarket where she enjoyed working for 10+ years and made many friends with her coworkers and the regular customers.
Jack had a profound love of life and living it on her own terms. She always touched people with her humor, laugh and dedication to her family. She had fierce outlook on life although you would never know by her humble manner.
She is now reunited with her husband, Al of 28 years, her dad Hector, nieces Dana, Angel, Amber, Dulce, Thora and Teisha, nephews Tyler, Trey and Julian. Her AA buddy Uncle Alex Janvier. Uncles: Francis Janvier, John Janvier, Peter Weasel Calf, Campbell Winnipeg, Francis Bear Chief, Clement Bear Chief, Ross Soosay. Aunties: Caroline Janvier, Scholastic Scanie, Rosie Yellow Horse, Noella Winnipeg, Delma Three Suns and Donna L’Hommecourt. Maternal grandparents: Harry and Mary Janvier, paternal grandparents Helen Mayfield and Walker Bear Chief.
Our extended family is vast combining two tribes – Siksika and Denesuline in Cold Lake, AB, and are Janviers, Scanies, Muskegos, Piches, Martials, Sotos, Winnipegs, Mayfields, Yellow Old Womans, Bear Chiefs, Turning Robes, apologies to our numerous relatives that may not be listed.
Jack’s family would like to thank the Siksika Home Care staff: Tessa, Darby and Leo, paramedic for taking care of Jacks medical needs and commitment of their time, knowledge and efforts. Uncle Vincent Yellow Old Woman and cousins Flora Royal and Herman Yellow Old Woman for their continuous prayers and visits in her last days.
Wake will be at her mother’s residence on the Siksika Nation – House SKR 510 East Siksika starting at 3 pm on January 17, 2025. Funeral services will be held at One Gun Center at 11 am, January 18, 2025 and burial at Paul Little Walker Cemetery. A feast at the One Gun Center following the burial, everyone welcome.

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