Wayne Brian First was born to Reno First and Gladys Mazakahomani Feather December 26, 1967 in Poplar, Montana. Wayne went to school in Brockton and received his GED from Job Corps in Butte, Montana. Wayne was Baptized and a joined the Red Eagle Memorial Presbyterian Church in Fort Kipp, Montana. Wayne was a direct Descendent of Pa’baksa Yanktonia Chief Medicine Bear.
He enjoyed doing word finds, listening to music, visiting his friends telling a good joke and watching a good movie. Wayne was a general laborer and did various jobs. He was willing to lend a hand to anyone who needed help. Wayne passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2018 in Wolf Point, he was 50 years old.
He is survived by brothers, Del and Tuffy First of Fort Kipp, Eugene (Sylvia) Hale of Saint Michaels, ND, Douglas Siviney of Fort Totten ND, Merval “Bobo” (Audrey) Sherman of Parshall, ND, and Joe (Elaine) Sherman of Fort Totten, ND; sister, Ruth Wyasket of Fort Duchesne, UT; daughter, Sunshine Big Leggins and 2 grandchildren of Wolf Point; aunts, Karen First Lizotte of Poplar, Ethelene White Hawk of Brockton, Merle and Flora Hapa; uncles, Jerome (Florence) First Jr. of Poplar, Leland (Doris) Spotted Bird of Brockton, Raymond Hapa of Sioux Valley, Canada; cousins who were like brothers & sisters to Wayne, Sheri Demarrias, Paul & Jeff Azure, Rena Ostby of Wolf Point, Denise DeMarrias of Denver Co, Nan and Thomasine Hamilton of Poplar; a Da’kota way Hu’ka sister, Sharon Yellow Owl of Poplar; adopted family of Sadie Adams of Wolf Point, and Carson Buck Elk who Wayne resided with at the time of his passing; 2 special cousins, who cared deeply for him and were first to offer help Pricilla Carpenter and Sissy Chopper; nephew, Corey Schindler of Wolf Point, Brett First of Fort Duchsene, UT, Kendell First of Brandon, Manitoba, Canada; and nieces, Deunan First of Fort Duchesne, UT, and Kristy Sherman of New Town ND.
He is preceded in death by his parents; paternal grandparents, Nina and Jerome First Sr.; maternal grandparents, Henry Mazakahomani Feather and Jessie Demarrias; sister, Lois Ann Mazakahomani Feather; great kunsi, Sarah White; uncles, Dean First, Calvin First Sr., Abe Demarrias Sr., Casper DeMarrias; an uncle who he was named after, Wayne DeMarrias; aunts, Wilma First, Christine First, Winfred First Greybull, Mildred DeMarrias, and Vicky Spotted Bull Azure.
The families of the Perry, Black Dog, Four Bear, and White Eagles were his close relatives. He also had many relatives in Sioux Valley, Canumpa Wakpa, Canada, and Fort Totten, ND. If we forgot anyone please forgive us.
A prayer service will be held 7 p.m. Friday, January 19 at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, January 20 at the James Black Dog Center in Fort Kipp. Interment will follow at the Fort Kipp Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Condolences for the family may be left using the form below.
Service Schedule
Prayer Service
7:00 p.m.
Friday January 19, 2018
Clayton Stevenson Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday January 20, 2018
James Black Dog Center
Fort Kipp, Montana
Service Schedule
Prayer Service
7:00 p.m.
Friday January 19, 2018
Clayton Stevenson Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday January 20, 2018
James Black Dog Center
Fort Kipp, Montana
Pauline Azure-Feuvray says
Del and family we are sorry to hear of your brother’s passing but now his relatives in heaven will be rejoicing to see him and welcome him home.
Patt Iron Cloud and Matt Runs Through says
May our Creator bless you Tuffy and Del and your Tiwahe. It’s a very difficult path for you to travel. My husband knew Wayne and he said he was one good man. We are praying for his beautiful journey to heavens, Your beautiful Momma is happy today. hugs to you all, love from Matt and Patt.
Tara Douglas says
I am sorry for your loss. I knew wayney since I was 14 yrs. he was my bro, chris Douglas’s good friend. He was always polite, had a smile, said hi, and he would hold the door open when I would see him. Ladies first he would say. Always a gentleman, hard to know he gone.
Wayney, I’m glad I got met and know you a little Im going to miss seeing around. Have a good journey my friend til we met again.
Donna J. Reum says
Del,we are so sorry for your loss;for our loss too.Ad you know our family,(Sadie Hamilton,Donna Reum)were his neighbors & took as family members.If there’s anything we can do,plz let us know.653-3466.
Shannon Headdress Gonzalez says
My husband and I send our sincere condolences to Wayne’s family. He helped us move just a month ago and helped shovel snow out of our driveway. Always willing to lend a hand. And always polite and respectful. Hurts my heart to know he’s gone but grateful to have known him. God bless you Wayney.
Louella Douglas-Contreras says
Condolences to Wayne’s family. I knew Wayne from working as a counselor in Wolf Point. he would come in to pay his rent and would play the piano that was there. He was a nice, quiet, friendly man. Always respectful. Rest well Wayne…prayers for his journey.
Carlos J Buck Elk Dallas TX says
Losing two of my past Fort Kipp neighbors in one week, very sad, for the families of Pat Demarrias and Wayne First. Fort Kipp is such a small community where everyone knew each other. My condolences from across the miles and miles, I may not be living in Fort Kipp but I still remember everyone.
Patrice Ironbear says
Waynie you are home now. We are same age and I can remember playing at Grama Jessie’s and her geeses lol those were some mean birds. The ponies I never rode unless it was doubles lol. You are now in a place where we will all meet again? RIP cuz ??
Buddy and LeEtta Waldhausen says
Prayers for all. Our sympathy is with your family.
Blossom Longee says
My condolences to The First Family for the loss pf Wayne. I’m sending my prayers for comfort and strength at this time. R.I.P. Wayne. and may you fly high with the rest of the Angels.
Doreen says
All my heart felt condolences go out to the First family, Wayne was a very kind soul may he rest in peace.
Jonny B Stiffarm says
Thoughts of comfort and prayers for strength are sent your way. May the journey to the other side be one of joy for Wayne and when he arrives at that camp and the feasting begins, he shall share stories of all the folks left behind.
brenda Red Horn says
Condolences to the family