Obituary of Brandon Alpine

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brandon Alpine.  Brandon passed away in Cranbrook BC on Feb 5^th, 2023 at the age of 39.

He leaves behind a loving Son Brandon; Brothers Nigel Warden, Sheldon Hunter, Adam Hunter (Dawn Mahseelah) his Father Allan Hunter (Marge Jimmy), his Mother Janice Alpine.  He will always be forever in the memories of Grandmothers Gloria Hunter and Dorothy Alpine (Birdstone), many Aunts, Uncles, Grand Uncles and Grand Aunts, Nieces, Nephews and Cousins. 

 

He was predeceased by Uncle Albert Alpine Jr· Grandfathers Roy Hunter and Albert Alpine; Great Grandparents Aloysius Birdstone and Lucy Birdstone (Stanley); Ben Walkley and Angeline Morigeau (Whitehead); Gabe Alpine and Lucy Alpine (White); Great Great Grandparents Moses Birdstone and Agnes Birdstone (Luke), Joe Morigeau and Madeline Morigeau (Williams); Hulpan and ʔa·n; Cousin Dillon Birdstone

 

Brandon was born in Cranbrook BC, to Mother Janice Alpine and Father Allan Hunter. He attended ʔaq̓amnik Elementary, Steeples Elementary, Windermere Elementary and on to Laurie Jr High. He  gained formal training and certification to work on the Oil Rigs in Fort McMurray.  He then chose a career in Construction and became a hard working experienced 3rd year carpenter who worked on may projects with the CMAW Local 2300.  Jobs took him all over BC.   The last job took him to Golden which he loved but it was short lived.  Regardless he enjoyed the work he did.

 

The Family is holding Funeral Services at the Dan Joe Memorial Centre, ʔaq̓am Community 7470 Mission Rd.  The Ktunaxa have a Wake which will be held Thurs Feb 9^th, 2023 at 5:00 pm with Rosary at 6:00pm, the Funeral Service will commence on Friday,  Feb 10th 2023 at 11:00 am.