Kyrel Saul Lavallee

Blue Thunderbird Man aka Kyrel Saul Lavallee “come as you are” age 27 from Winnipeg, Manitoba, suddenly passed away on November 2, 2024, at 5:27 pm in Edmonton, Alberta at the Royal Alexander Hospital. His final moments on earth were spent in the arms of his mother Angela Lavallee and father Danny Kirkness. Kyrel took his last breath surrounded by his aunties Natasha Lavallee, Shelly Lavallee, Leeah Lavallee, Shirley Olson, cousin Ethan Lavallee and Lorraine Crowe.

Kyrel will always be remembered and loved by his mother Angela Lavallee, father Danny Kirkness and siblings Season Lavallee, Kiana Lavallee, Tashanne Young, Katelyn Hart, Sky Hart, Roxy Kirkness, Kayne Kirkness and niece Jay Lavallee-Constant. Kyrel is survived by his grandmothers Dorothy Lavallee and Dinah Rowe. He has many aunties, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, blood relatives, community family and close friends who will ensure his stories are passed on and who will honour his Thunder Being spirit. Blue Thunderbird Man is predeceased by his maternal and paternal great grandparents, niece Zaylynn Lavallee, cousin Shavonne “Slip” Flett, soul brother Larry Constant and many friends.

Kyrel was born in February of 1997 and spent most of his life in Winnipeg and The Pas, Manitoba. He had a passion for writing lyrics and sharing his voice by freestyling. Kyrel was known for carrying many conversations that had a focus on ancient Egypt mythology, aliens, marvel movies, documentaries, multi-dimensions and the mysterious paranormal powers of the world. Kyrel had a generous energy, and he would often give his clothes, money and food to those in need. Blue Thunderbird Man was a sacred fire keeper for his mother and ceremony relatives who were in protected fasting and full moon ceremonies. Kyrel had an adventurous life that took him across turtle island where he filled space sharing stories about humour, survival, hope, healing, love and making memorable connections.

The family would like to acknowledge the following pallbearers and honorary pallbearers:

Danny Kirkness                       Ethan Lavallee

Darin Kirkness                        Jaden Gaumond

Dennis Kirkness                       Evan Gaumond

Kayne Kirkness                       Hunter Prieston

Harlen Lavallee                       George Prieston

Liam Keating                           Levi Kirkness

Steven Cook                            Adrian Olson

Draven Kirkness                      Leon Flett

Chad Kirkness                         Brennan Bercier

Davis Kirkness                        Linden Mayer

Kyrel’s celebration of life will commence on November 12th and 13th, 2024, in Winnipeg, Manitoba at Eternal Grace Funerals and will be officiated by his spirit auntie Kathy Daniels. Blue Thunderbird Man’s family would like to thank the Daniels Family Singers who will honour his spirit with the sacred drum and songs. His mother and siblings would like to send a special thank you to Ronald Chartrand and his children for holding space for Blue Thunderbird Man’s four-day sacred fire.

In lieu of flowers Kyrel’s family invite you to donate to any Indigenous-led organization that is servicing Indigenous people who need trauma-informed healing, advocacy, detoxing, treatment and/or trying to secure safe housing.

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