Jerome Louis O’Brien Sr. “Tatanga Chande Nagi,” Tatanka Chante Nagi,” “Buffalo Heart Spirit,” died Friday, May 6, 2022. He was born Aug. 30, 1981, in Williston, N.D., the middle son of Shannon O’Brien Murphy. He loved life but more than anything in this world he loved his children, Alliana Marie, Jerome “JJ” Jr. and Nevina RayAnne O’Brien and Christine “KeKe” Tenas. He also had a very strong bond with his brothers, Michael and Ryan O’Brien. He always had a strong love for his family, especially for his Papa Pat (Patrick James O’Brien) whom he always called “Dad” and for his Grandma Ann. His cousins were always considered his sisters and he loved the times that he spent with them. He especially loved spending time with them on the farm where they had the freedom to roam the plains, ride the horses and four-wheelers, and go hunting and fishing. He also loved his sisters, Hilary, Emily (Maggie) and Amanda and always wished he could spend more time with them. From the time, he was little he loved the O’Brien Farm and Ranch, which is north of Poplar. He loved riding horses, raising cattle and farming the land. Anything Papa could do, he wanted to be a part of it. He also excelled in sports from the time he was little. He played baseball for the Mount Sentinel and Mount Jumbo baseball teams in Missoula and was considered one the best catchers in the league. In high school, he participated in football, basketball and track for the Charlo Vikings. He played in the MHSA football playoffs three years in a row and made it to the semi-finals all three years. He was known as the utility player because no matter what position the coach had him play, he could do it and do it well. He favorite position was always on defense. He also loved basketball and played in the MHSA playoffs every year he was in high school and reached the semi-finals two years in a row. He loved playing basketball with the boys from the rez and they could often be found on the school basketball court across from where he grew up in Dixon. In the summer after his graduation in 2000, he was selected to participate in the All – West Native American Basketball Tournament in Denver, Colo., representing the Salish and Kootenai Reservation. He is survived by his children, Alliana and Jerome “JJ” (Jr.) O’Brien, Dylan Moore of Poplar and Nevina O’Brien and Christine “Keke” Tenas of Big Arm; mother, Shannon O’Brien Murphy of Poplar; brother, Michael O’Brien (Anny and Bubba and Mickey) of Sheridan, Wyo.; and sisters, Emily Gourneau of Billings, Hilary Gourneau of Poplar and Amanda Gourneau of Wolf Point. He was preceded in death by his brother, Ryan O’Brien. Funeral services were held Friday, May 13, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Poplar. Cremation has taken place. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with arrangements.

Robert Ben “Robby” Azure III, 29, of Wolf Point died May 4, 2022. He was born Dec. 7, 1992, to Denise Melbourne and Robert Azure, Sr. in Wolf Point. He was raised by his grandparents, Gloria and Tom War-Club. He attended school in Wolf Point. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, shooting guns, cooking, visiting with family and friends, cruising and listening to all kinds of music and watching TV. He is survived by his parents, Denise and Curtis Melbourne of Wolf Point and Robert Sr. and Crystal Azure of Poplar; brothers, Derrick FastHorse of Wolf Point, Devin Hall of Wolf Point, Alfred Longee of Wolf Point, Robert Azure Jr. of Poplar and Jason FastHorse of Wolf Point; adopted brother, Ezra Montclair Sr. of Poplar; sisters, Trisha Longee of Wolf Point, Kiahlee FastHorse of Browning, Deanna Azure of Ronan and Chasidie Azure of Wolf Point; adopted sister, Malleena FastHorse of Wolf Point; and grandparents, Nelson Philbrick of Brockton and Maggie FastHorse of Billings, Arlie Diserly of Poplar, Adbert Lone Bear Jr. of Poplar, Gordon Lonetree of Glasgow, Clifford Jerome of Poplar, Karen (Craig) Cain of Poplar, Henry (Noreen) Lone Bear of Brockton, Patricia Red Star Lone Bear of Wolf Point, Patricia (Travis BetsHisMedicine) Philbrick of Fort Kipp and Sandy Azure of Wolf Point. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 17 at the new Community Hall in Wolf Point with cremation to follow. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with arrangements.

Harold John Boyd III, 43, of Poplar died May 11, 2022. He was born on April 29, 1979, to Cheryl and Harold Boyd Jr. at the Poplar Hospital. He was known for his helping hand, smile and sense of humor. In his younger years, he was a traditional dancer. He loved dancing with his aunt Marcella (Johnny) Eagle Boy. He played basketball and joined boxing in his high school years at the Poplar Schools. He received his GED on June 8, 1998, at Clearfield Job Corps Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. He came home to Montana where he met back up with Armanda Monique Belt-Boyd. In that reunion came Alexis, Christian “Bright Eyes,” Bella, Angel, Monique, Azaleah (Caitlyn), Harold IV, Lailah and Majesty Boyd. He loved his only sister, Brandy Rose, and his baby brother, Merle Jeremiah Boyd. He always had a smile and an “I love you” for his extended family. He was preceded in death by Harry Iron Bear, Christian Boyd and Cayden Longtree. A wake was held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18, at the Poplar Cultural Center. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 19, at 1 p.m. at the Poplar Cultural Center. Interment was in the Poplar City Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with arrangements.