Barry passed away on June 16, 2025, in Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation, SK. He was born July 20, 1953.

Barry is lovingly remembered by his children Kishey Pisim Ahenakew from Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation, SK, Sekwun Achak Ahenakew (Reilly Checkosis) from Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation, SK, Utin Awasis Ahenakew, Kimowan Kisik Ahenakew (Gabrial Poorman) from Saskatoon, SK, Mahekan Awasis Ahenakew (Colby Calliou) from Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation, SK, Anna Masuskapoe from Cold Lake, AB; Grandchildren Sakihikawa Pīsim Ahenakew-Baker, Katipiskaw Wotahk Baker, Ahasiw Piyesiwin Baker, Okichitaw Kimaw Ahenakew, Lance Nipaweew Okemaysim, Mikwaskwaw Ahenakew, Yotin, Arlyn Ahenakew, Mikisiw Ahenakew, Kisikaw Piyesiw Ahenakew, Kahkishew Waticiwkamik Ahenakew, Okimaw Kehkek Ahenakew, Kikayasewew, Kikisepa Nimitawastew, Miko Pisim, Osaw-Pisim, Paspiwi Ahenakew, Kihew Ahenakew, Osa Ahenakew, Nipin Ahenakew, Sohki Ahenakew, Silver; Siblings Garvin Bird (Leatha Bird) from Regina, SK, Peter Bird (Laura Bird) from Ifle, SK, Edward Bird (Patricia Bird) from Cochin, SK, Randy Bird (Dianne Bird) from Cochin, SK, Glenda Bird from North Battleford, SK, Freda Bird from North Battleford, SK, Lynden Bird from Saskatoon, SK, Wanita Bird from Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation, SK.

He was predeceased by Alice & Andew Ahenakew, Della Delorme, Gustave Bird, Arthur Ahenakew, Aunt Hazel Ahenakew, Linda Ahenakew, Shane Bird, daughter Wapan Atahk, adopted Sons: Isadore Poorman and Dustin Whitford.

Barry loved his special friend, Gloria Littlebear-Lewis, who was by his side for his last few years.

Wake Service will commence at 1:00PM on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, June 19, 2025, with both services being held at Barry’s Residence on Ahtahkakoop First Nation, Ahtahkakoop First Nation, SK. Interment will follow in the Chiefs Ridge Cemetery, Ahtahkakoop First Nation, SK.

Memorial donations may be directed to the Ahenakew Family to start the Chief Barry L. Ahenakew Archive & Traditional Medicine Space C/O 306-930-2702.

Friends and family wishing to send messages of condolence are welcome to visit www.beaulacfuneralhome.com . Arrangements have been entrusted to Beau “Lac” Funeral Home and Crematorium, Lynn Anderson, Funeral Director, Shellbrook, SK – 306-747-2828.

• Date : 2025-06-16
• Location : Ahtahkakoop First Nation, SK