“Happy” Keith Harvey Baptiste was born June 7, 1951 and died June 29, 2021 in his home at
the Little PIne First Nation . He is survived by his brother in law Enos Willett, his siblings
Clarence Baptiste, Leon Baptiste, Elvis Baptiste, Noreen Baptiste, Pearleen Kanewopasikot,
Paulette Zoerb, Sharon Gladue-Paskimin, Davina Fehr and his children Carl Thunderchild,
Cecilia Thunderchild and his grandchildren Chenoa, Deklyn, Kariya, Aviah, Lily and numerous
nieces and nephews. Harvey was predeceased by his maternal grandparents Adam and Lydia
Tootoosis, paternal grandparents Baptiste Kamahkowatew and Maggie Opwam, parents David
Baptiste and Kate Tootoosis, his elder brothers Jehu Baptiste, and Bernard Baptiste, and elder
sisters Velma Baptiste Willett, Violet Fiddler and baby sister Virginia Baptiste.
Our late mother had asked him to go and take care of her new house on the reserve when she
was given a home. He remained there steadfastly taking care of the little house that was
situated on the land we all grew up on. Our original house had been located within its proximity.
Harvey had attended the Onion Lake Residential School and moved home to Little PIne after he
was done with his schooling. Haps was involved in community events and activities. He was
part of the Little Pine Justice Committee at one time which took him to other events around the
province. He was also part of the Elders trips that were organized by leadership. Harvey was a
very humble man who lived a simple life but still managed to travel and see other places.
The family would like to sincerely acknowledge all his close friends who supported him in many
ways by taking him for rides, checking in on him, providing ceremonial support and in various
other ways; Late Randall Bear, Gavin Baptiste, Big Bird, Edgar Bear, John Glen Starr, and
Josephine and Alex Kennedy. He also spoke fondly of Curtis Bear whose support he greatly
appreciated.
The Wake will be held at the Little Pine Elders Hall on Friday July 2nd, 2021 6:00 pm ~ and                                                                                                                        Funeral Service Saturday July 3rd, 2021 at 1:00 pm at Little Pine Elders Band Hall with Interment in Little Pine Cemetery, Paynton, SK.                                        Sallows & McDonald – Wilson & Zehner Funeral Home, Wally Markewich in care of arrangements. 306-445-2418

• Date : 2021-06-29
• Location : Little Pine First Nation, SK.