Aldred 'Alley' Longclaws

~Makade Mishtidim~

“Black Horse”

Peacefully, on Sunday, March 9, 2025, Aldred Longclaws began his journey to the Spirit World in Long Plain First Nation at the age of 67 years.

Left to mourn his passing are his children Jamie Longclaws and Genevieve Longclaws (mother Laura Langlois), children Stoane (Saydee) Campbell, Cole Campbell and Tyson Campbell (mother Belinda Sutherland), son Nathan (Nadine) Walters (mother Darlene Walters), and his many grandchildren as well as siblings Christopher Longclaws, Arnold (Kim) Longclaws, Mildred Longclaws, Glen (Maureen) Longclaws, Albert (Kathy) Longclaws and Maxine Longclaws, Aunts Ivy, Sandra, Ruby and Vicky, Uncle Edward, and lifelong buddies Jackie, Rita Jo, and Irvin, as well as numerous relatives and friends.

Aldred was predeceased by his son Jeremy Longclaws, parents Alfred and Florence (nee Peters) Longclaws, Violet and Herbert Peters and Clara and Jerry Longclaws, brother Gerald Longclaws in infancy, nephew Vincent Longclaws, niece Melanie Longclaws and daughter-in-law Lisa Guimond.

Born in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Aldred was the first-born grandchild of Violet and Herbie Peters, in which he became a big brother to all the cousins. He was raised in Oakville, Manitoba. He worked in farming for 45 years with Huey Ronald and with Lourens Arendse at LA Quality. As a young child he grew up practicing the traditional Ojibway culture, he would lead the horses into the Sundance with his grandpa Herbie. He was a man of very strong character and unwavering integrity, and was so kind and respectful to everyone. He was a good friend and great listener, always sharing knowledge and truth. He would always talk about his life experiences and had many stories to share. He was a very proud father of all his children and was blessed with all of his grandchildren. He was outgoing and had a passion for music and going to concerts. There were many trips camping and fishing with his family. He loved travelling, from trips to the mountains and to Europe, as well as driving around the country roads he enjoyed being outdoors and truly appreciating nature. Alley had a special bond with his brother Chris, they went on many outings and fishing trips sharing stories and laughter creating lifelong memories. In his last few years he has been able to be surrounded by his grandchildren he loved spending time with them, he was always happy they were around. Alley would want everyone to share memories and to keep smiling and to be grateful for all the time he was able to enjoy with family and friends.

The family wishes to express their appreciation to all friends and family for their support. Thank you to the Portage Dialysis Unit nurses, doctors and staff. Long Plain Chief and Council. Long Plain NIHB and transport drivers Sylvia, Adam and Joe, Public Works, Fire Keepers, Sweetgrass Ojibway Singers, Cooks and Gravediggers.

Wake will begin at 4:00pm on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at the Long Plain Spirit Lodge, Feast & Ceremony will be held on Thursday, March 27, 2024 at 12:00 noon at the Long Plain Spirit Lodge. Burial will follow at Short Bear Cemetery.

A tree will be planted and cared for by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel. www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com 204-857-4021.