In loving & warm memory of Colten "Coco" Cale Boushie, born October 31, 1993 in Ronan, Montana. At the age of 22, Coco passed away on August 9, 2016 near Biggar, SK on the Treaty Six territory. Coco was the youngest of four siblings. When they were toddlers, his brothers were unable to fully pronounce "Colten" and instead would say "Coco". From then on, the entire family knew him as Coco. He was a proud member of the Red Pheasant Cree Nation of Saskatchewan and Rocky Boy Chippewa Cree of Montana. Coco was a spiritual member of the Native American Church and assisted with oskâpêwis (helper) duties for community ceremonies. He was a loyal friend to many and loved his family unconditionally. Coco's kind and silly nature will be deeply missed at family gatherings and community events. To cherish his memory are: Girlfriend, Kiora Wuttunee; Mother, Debbie Baptiste-Denny; Father, Pete Boushie; Sister, Satin (Lyman) Ferguson; Brothers, Jace Boushie and William Boushie; Maternal Grandmother, Verna Baptiste-Denny; Paternal grandparents, Robert and Roberta Werk; Numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends; and his buddy/best friend, Chico (dog). Predeceased by: Maternal grandfather, Victor "Partner/Pupa" Denny; Grandmother, Helen Bacon-Denny; Rocky Boy, MT grandparents, Richard Denny, Louis Denny, & Jeanette Stump; Red Pheasant, SK grandparents, Donald "Chuck" Baptiste, Ernest Baptiste, Isabelle Chakita, Katherine Crier, & Amy Baptiste; Cousins, Hunter Boushie, Swede Boushie, & Shalako St Marks; and numerous relatives & ancestors. A traditional wake took place on August 12, 2016 at the Chief Glen Keskotagan Community Center on the Red Pheasant Cree Nation. After prayers and protocol, Coco was laid to rest on August 13, 2016 in the Red Pheasant Cree Nation. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service.
