Official Obituary of
Maurice Junior Brass
October 16, 1969 ~ December 3, 2024 (age 55) 55 Years Old
Maurice Junior Brass Obituary
It is with sad hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Maurice Junior Brass of the Siksika Nation, on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.
Maurice Junior Brass was born in Calgary, Alberta on October 16, 1969. His Parents are Lydia Brass and the Late Morris Brass.
Maurice aka Fatts was raised in the Siksika Nation. He attended Arrowwood School for elementary school, then attended High School at the County Central High School in Vulcan, Alberta. He graduated from the Old Sun Community College with his Grade 12 earning his High School Diploma.
Maurice was raised on the Brass Farm aka “Across” with all his cousins from his Uncle Roberts and Aunts Ruth and Evelyns Children. As kids, they would play cops and robbers, ground hockey, football, wrestling build forts, and go to the river and coulees. Also, helps his dad with the farm by picking rocks in the fields, building fences, and working with cattle.
Fatts was known for being a huge sports fanatic and commentator, always commentating play-by-play with every sport he watched. He loved having company at his home, meeting new people, and talking their ears off about the latest sports debacles or the most current world and local news.
He was a loyal Edmonton Oilers Fan, he always cheered for them, winning or losing. Also, he was a NASCAR fan, and his favorite drivers were Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt S,R and JR. Fatts even traveled to North Carolina to watch a race on the Charlotte track. He stayed with the Clark/Crowfoot family, and we would like to thank them for caring for my brother.
His house was filled with his favorite Oilers Jerseys, NASCAR flags, sports equipment, and sports memorabilia and trinkets. He lived in the ultimate bachelor pad.
He was an avid golfer; he took the time to build and maintain his golf course known as Fatts Brass Golf Course; he hosted many tournaments and even had one of the school programs come over to learn how to golf on his course during the summer.
Fatts also loved to watch his nephews and nieces play hockey and encouraged all of them to try their best and if he would go to their games. Winter times he would go down to the canal and look for a smooth surface and scrap the ice for them to go skating.
Maurice is survived by his mother Lydia, Sisters: Sharon, and Candace (Ian), Traditional Brother and Sister: Eldon Weasel Child, Stacey (Glenn) Running Rabbit, Brother-in-law: Sam (Jackie) Red Old Man. Even though Maurice had no children of his own, he loved his nephews and nieces which he took as his own, and enjoyed watching them grow up. He would always keep an eye on all: Todd (Karalie), Sage, Samuel Jr (Kodee), Tristan (Rhianna), Connor, Jerica, Codi (Logan), Chelsea (Wyatt), Kiara, Lennon, Crosby, Jasmine, Drew (Edna) and Madden, Delvin Red Old Man, Theo Majoros
Great nephews and nieces: Charli, Reiko, Diana, Alexander, Myles, Zayn, Link, Kensley, Everlit, Annalise, Pita, Jasper, Caedus and Lola.
Uncles and Aunties: Winston Maguire, Noah Maguire, Judy (Robert) Running Rabbit, Elsie Maguire, Liz Scout, George Wright, Doreen (Pinky) Wright, Brian Wright, Karen (Mario) Waterchief, Lucille (Ted) Wright, Melvin (Juanita) Big Tobacco, Robert (Nikki) Big Tobacco, Gearld (Wanda) Big Tobacco, Joan Big Tobacco, Sandra Broad Scalplock, Maryann Big Tobacco.
As well as extended families: Maguires, Wrights, Big Old Mans, Many Guns, Rabbit Carriers, Red Guns, Bull Bears, Cutters, Turning Robes, Back Fats, Breakers.
He was predeceased by his father Morris Brass, Sister: Diana, Nephew: Kenzie Big Old Man.
Grandparents: Richard and Emma Brass, James Blackface, and Martha Big Tobacco.
Uncles and Aunts: Russell & Julia Wright, Micheal Wright, Irvin Brass, Robert & Rita Brass, Johnathon Brass and Ron Brass, Violet Brass, Evelyn & Gerald Weasel Head, Ruth & Balint (Wally) Majoros, Rosemarie Brass, Pauline Brass, Micheal & Constance Rabbit Carrier, Chris & Susan Strangling Wolf, Darryl Black Plume, James Big Tobacco, Calvin Big Tobacco,
Cousins: Gene Brass, Dale (Cisco) Brass, Keith (Hoss) Sitting Eagle, Andrew (Boobie) Majoros, Frank (Buffalo) Brass, Peter Brass, Linda Brass, Mardi Broad Scalplock, Robert (Black Joe) Peacemaker, Dallas Wright, Ted Ayoungman Jr, Robin Ryder, Toni Mills, Genevive Big Tobacco, Cory Scalplock, Billy Scout.
Maurice Junior Brass was born in Calgary, Alberta on October 16, 1969. His Parents are Lydia Brass and the Late Morris Brass.
Maurice aka Fatts was raised in the Siksika Nation. He attended Arrowwood School for elementary school, then attended High School at the County Central High School in Vulcan, Alberta. He graduated from the Old Sun Community College with his Grade 12 earning his High School Diploma.
Maurice was raised on the Brass Farm aka “Across” with all his cousins from his Uncle Roberts and Aunts Ruth and Evelyns Children. As kids, they would play cops and robbers, ground hockey, football, wrestling build forts, and go to the river and coulees. Also, helps his dad with the farm by picking rocks in the fields, building fences, and working with cattle.
Fatts was known for being a huge sports fanatic and commentator, always commentating play-by-play with every sport he watched. He loved having company at his home, meeting new people, and talking their ears off about the latest sports debacles or the most current world and local news.
He was a loyal Edmonton Oilers Fan, he always cheered for them, winning or losing. Also, he was a NASCAR fan, and his favorite drivers were Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt S,R and JR. Fatts even traveled to North Carolina to watch a race on the Charlotte track. He stayed with the Clark/Crowfoot family, and we would like to thank them for caring for my brother.
His house was filled with his favorite Oilers Jerseys, NASCAR flags, sports equipment, and sports memorabilia and trinkets. He lived in the ultimate bachelor pad.
He was an avid golfer; he took the time to build and maintain his golf course known as Fatts Brass Golf Course; he hosted many tournaments and even had one of the school programs come over to learn how to golf on his course during the summer.
Fatts also loved to watch his nephews and nieces play hockey and encouraged all of them to try their best and if he would go to their games. Winter times he would go down to the canal and look for a smooth surface and scrap the ice for them to go skating.
Maurice is survived by his mother Lydia, Sisters: Sharon, and Candace (Ian), Traditional Brother and Sister: Eldon Weasel Child, Stacey (Glenn) Running Rabbit, Brother-in-law: Sam (Jackie) Red Old Man. Even though Maurice had no children of his own, he loved his nephews and nieces which he took as his own, and enjoyed watching them grow up. He would always keep an eye on all: Todd (Karalie), Sage, Samuel Jr (Kodee), Tristan (Rhianna), Connor, Jerica, Codi (Logan), Chelsea (Wyatt), Kiara, Lennon, Crosby, Jasmine, Drew (Edna) and Madden, Delvin Red Old Man, Theo Majoros
Great nephews and nieces: Charli, Reiko, Diana, Alexander, Myles, Zayn, Link, Kensley, Everlit, Annalise, Pita, Jasper, Caedus and Lola.
Uncles and Aunties: Winston Maguire, Noah Maguire, Judy (Robert) Running Rabbit, Elsie Maguire, Liz Scout, George Wright, Doreen (Pinky) Wright, Brian Wright, Karen (Mario) Waterchief, Lucille (Ted) Wright, Melvin (Juanita) Big Tobacco, Robert (Nikki) Big Tobacco, Gearld (Wanda) Big Tobacco, Joan Big Tobacco, Sandra Broad Scalplock, Maryann Big Tobacco.
As well as extended families: Maguires, Wrights, Big Old Mans, Many Guns, Rabbit Carriers, Red Guns, Bull Bears, Cutters, Turning Robes, Back Fats, Breakers.
He was predeceased by his father Morris Brass, Sister: Diana, Nephew: Kenzie Big Old Man.
Grandparents: Richard and Emma Brass, James Blackface, and Martha Big Tobacco.
Uncles and Aunts: Russell & Julia Wright, Micheal Wright, Irvin Brass, Robert & Rita Brass, Johnathon Brass and Ron Brass, Violet Brass, Evelyn & Gerald Weasel Head, Ruth & Balint (Wally) Majoros, Rosemarie Brass, Pauline Brass, Micheal & Constance Rabbit Carrier, Chris & Susan Strangling Wolf, Darryl Black Plume, James Big Tobacco, Calvin Big Tobacco,
Cousins: Gene Brass, Dale (Cisco) Brass, Keith (Hoss) Sitting Eagle, Andrew (Boobie) Majoros, Frank (Buffalo) Brass, Peter Brass, Linda Brass, Mardi Broad Scalplock, Robert (Black Joe) Peacemaker, Dallas Wright, Ted Ayoungman Jr, Robin Ryder, Toni Mills, Genevive Big Tobacco, Cory Scalplock, Billy Scout.
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