Kathleen Sansaver, 85, passed Nov. 21, 2020. A prayer service is scheduled at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Friday, June 18, at 5 p.m. A funeral service is scheduled at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Saturday, June 19, at 11 a.m.

Curtis Dean “Curt” Standing, 62, died May 28, 2021, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born on April 2, 1959, in Wolf Point, the fourth child of Arlene and Gifford Standing. In his early years, he grew up on the family homestead in Oswego. He was raised surrounded by family, usually visiting his cousins, aunts and uncles. He loved riding horses across the fields around the homestead with his siblings. When he was 12 years old, the family moved to Frazer, where he continued to go to school, until he graduated in 1978. During his time in Frazer, he enjoyed many things, including playing sports and hanging out with his many friends, especially the Jackson boys. They would go and participate in rodeos, riding broncs and junior bulls. He played basketball for the Frazer Bearcubs, playing all four years on the varsity team. After graduating high school, he joined the Army. After completing basic training, he decided to be a paratrooper, completing a total of 29 jumps. He would always recall many stories of his time in service. He was stationed in Europe and enjoyed the many friends he made while overseas. After returning home from the service, he worked various jobs, from being a farmhand to working at A& S Industries. He then went to work for Fort Peck Housing as a carpenter, working there nearly 20 years. He enjoyed many activities outside of work, such as going fishing, throwing horseshoes and spending time with family. His real passion was rodeo. He started off riding bareback horses for a few years until being asked to ride for a wild horse race team. After that, he was hooked. In the 1980s, he rode with his brothers, the Jacksons, winning numerous times. He then rode with multiple teams in the ‘90s and early 2000s, winning all along the way. He won many buckles, jackets and trophies. He was always an outgoing and hardworking man. He always had a story or anecdote to tell. He enjoyed life and his family. He was most proud of his children and grandchildren. He was always ready to help any family member or friend that needed it. He was preceded in death by his brother, Bernard Standing; sister, Sheila Standing; and son, TelRay Standing. He is survived by his sons, Brockie Standing of Frazer and Chans Standing of Oswego; daughter, Cyrenna Standing of Wolf Point; three grandchildren; and brother, Lowell Standing. His funeral was held Monday, June 14, at the Oswego Community Hall. Interment was at the Oswego Presbyterian Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Laurelle Lyn Green, 34, of Fort Kipp died May 28, 2021, in Brockton. The daughter of Dani Green, she was born Sept. 8, 1986, at the Poplar Hospital. She was given the Indian name “Holy Breath Woman” which was passed down to her by her grandmother Rozelda (Blackdog) Loans Arrow. She grew up mostly with her cousins, Thena Epps, Reannon BlackDogBear, Roger Running Bear Jr. and Edith Youpee in the Fort Kipp and Culbertson area. She attended school and graduated from the Brockton High School in Brockton. She worked various jobs, which included working as a clerk in the prosecutor’s office and at Tribal Express for the Fort Peck Tribes. She worked at Walmart in Williston, N.D., and at Albertsons in Wolf Point. She also worked at the Poplar Hospital as a CNA and dietary aide in the kitchen. Her most favorite place of employment was Sidney Sugars where she also received her CDL license. She was a very fun and loving person who enjoyed spending time with her daughters, Devyn, Daija, DeMya, Rosslyn and Royal and her son, Roman. Some of her favorite things to do were cruising around and hanging out with her friends and family. She had a smile that would light up the room when she walked in with a bright, loving personality. She is survived by her mother, Dani Green of Fort Kipp; children, Devyn Lizotte, Daija Lizotte, DeMya Lizotte, Rosslyn Russell, Roman Russell and Royal Russell; brother, Landis Green, of Brockton; and grandmother, Loretta Bearcub of Fort Kipp. She was preceded in death by her step-father, Eric Red-Bull. Her funeral was held Tuesday, June 15, at the James Black Dog Center in Fort Kipp. Interment was at Fort Kipp Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.

James “Jimmy” Welch, 70, of Wolf Point died June 6, 2021. He was born in Poplar on July 23, 1950, to Robert F. and Beatrice E. Welch. He loved to ride bulls and bronc ride and was an all-around cowboy. He took first place in many competitions and had numerous #1 belt buckles to show for it. He loved to make floats during Stampede with his family and placed first many times and had many ribbons. After his educational endeavors, he earned his degree in “doctor of motors.” He started working for the Ford automotive dealership in Wolf Point as auto mechanic for several years. He then started picking weeds for Fort Peck Housing Authority, working his way up to west end supervisor from Tule to Wiota. He most recently retired due to medical reasons after 33 years with FPHA. He married Cheryl Brunelle and, from that union, James, Eric and Robert John Welch were born. He then married Cindy Azure and was married for many years. They had one son, Chad, and one daughter, Jami. He also raised several grandsons as his own. He is married to Daphne Welch and they have two children, Aliyana and Gary. He immediately fell in love with them, which helped rejuvenate his spirit of life. He was unconditionally kind, loving, had a generous heart and never expected anything back from anyone. He was a father figure to many. He loved spending time visiting with his family. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He spent his free time hunting and cruising the countryside with his wife, Daphne; children; and grandchildren. He loved being outdoors in the presence of Mother Nature, listening to ole country music. He was preceded in death by his sons, Eric Welch and Robert John Welch; and siblings, Rose Welch Harden, Sarah Welch and Dennis Welch. He is survived by his wife, Daphne; siblings, Robert Welch, Edith Welch Bigleggins, Clara Welch, Louise Welch Strickland, Roxanne Welch and Carol Welch; children, James Welch, Chad Welch, Jami Walker, Aliyana Welch and Gary Welch; and six grandchildren. His funeral was held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 16, at the Wolf Point Community Hall. Interment was at Greenwood Cemetery. (Paid Obituary)