It is with heavy hearts that the family of Vernon Ronald Edward Leslie Bird, late of Little Red River Reserve, SK on May 28^th, 2026, at the age of 71 years. Vernon was born in Little Red River Reserve, SK on July 3^rd, 1954 to George and Charlotte Bird (nee Sanderson).Vernon will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 54 years Nancy Bird; his daughters Ida (Nina) Bird, Charmaine (Virgil) Ermine, Nicole Bird, Erica (Justin) Stieb, Katie (Ken) Bear, Frieda (Steven) Sasakamoose, Verna (Gerald) Ballantyne, Angel Halkett, Michelle Halkett, & Rolene Umperville; his sons Dakota Bird, Patrick (Precious) Bird, Jamie (Edith) Vandall, Edward Cook, Edward (Evelyn) Ballantyne, Tyson Mason-Bird; his grandchildren Kelly B, Tyra B, Olivia M, Travis B, Taylor B, Devin E, Brenton S, Tallica E, Damon B, Walker R, Cole R, Dylan R, Zach R, Shanan C, Shana C, Karah M, Arin M, Lily M, Kenzo B, Omri B, Jadda B, Nicolas O, Janessa O, Keegan O, Aliyah V, Jamie Jr V; his brother Clifford Bird; his sisters-in-law Eliza B, & Roseline B; his special grandson Dakota Bird; his godchildren Tracy K, Tracy H, Shirley B, Lillian W, Janelle M, Ben M; his nieces and nephews Albert girls, Mary M, Elizabeth D, Miranda C, Chuppy’s kids, Irma M, Louis L, Anthony B, & Merle O; as well as numerous grandchildren & chapans. Vernon was predeceased by his parents George & Charlotte Bird; his daughter Arlene Bird; his grandson Madison Bird Simaginis; his great-granddaughter Harriette Bird; his siblings: Angus, Roland, Ronnie, Harry, Ivan, Albert, Mary Louise, Flora, Wilma; his nephews Gordon Hercs-Bird, Teddy Bird, & Terry O; his special nieces & nephews Roy & Gail P, Ted B, Alec F; his sister in-laws Eva B, Frieda B, Josephine G; his brother in-laws Nazarie B, Joe G, Joe B, Ed; his nieces Lynn A, Busty A; his aunts & uncles Gladys (Frank) P, Joyce & Stewart C, Emma & Tony S, Viola P, Frieda, Silvia, Eric B, Crusher, Hector Tawpisin, Willard S.

A Wake Service will be held Saturday May 30^th, 2026 – 7PM & Sunday May 31^st, 2026 – 7PM at the Little Red School Gym in Little Red River Reserve, SK.

A Pipe Ceremony will be held on Monday June 1^st, 2026, at 2PM at the Little Red School Gym in Little Red River Reserve, SK.

The Officiants will be the Community Elders. The Honourary Pallbearers are Roy Daniels, Howard Halkett, Velmer Ermine, Edward Henderson, Del Herron, Lionel Bird, Don Naytowhow, Frank Bird, Charlie Goertzen, Allen Glen Halkett, Fred Halkett, Frank Roberts, Rick Bruce, and all those who shared in Vernon’s life. The Pallbearers are Edward B, Patrick B, Gerald B, Edward C, Dakota B, Cameron B, Jamie V, Devin E, Josha H, Shanan C, Justin S, Leslie B, Travis B, Virgil E, Tyson B, Kelly C, Brenton S, Barry R, Steven S, Mark O, Ian O, & Stan B. If you would like to send the family condolences, please go to https://www.mackenziechapel.ca/obituary/Vernon-Bird . Arrangements in care of MacKenzie Funeral Chapel & Crematorium.  Mark & Pedro Gyoerick, Mel & Troy Curle, & Jordyn Jacobson. 306.763.8488.

• Date : 2026-05-28
• Location : Little Red River Reserve, SK