Date of Birth: December 5, 1961
Date of Death: January 28, 2026
Alpha James “Jimmy” Shingoose passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026 in Yorkton, SK. He was 64 years of age.
Jimmy is survived by his son Festus and later called Crazyhorse (cat); his
special Girls who he called his daughters, Rae Shingoose (John) and Danielle Shingoose. His mother, Jennie “Jane” Shingoose; his brothers, Wilfred Shingoose; Raymond Shingoose (Trudy); his sisters, Elaine “Nono Girls” Shingoose (Kyle), Winnifred “Winnie” Shingoose, Angeline Shingoose; his special grandchildren, Sky-Lynn Shingoose, Darius Shingoose, Shirleen Lorraine Reanne Shingoose, Rylan Prettyshield, Mackenzee Prettyshield, Jonathon Norton “JJ”, Traizdin Shingoose, Raquel Shingoose, Jenaci Pelly, Victoria Pelly; his nieces, Rena Prettyshield, Paige Shingoose, Raven Shingoose, Shanna Shingoose, Kyra Pelly, Jada Shingoose; his nephews, Kelsey Shingoose, Kelly Shingoose, Danny Shingoose, Dustin Shingoose, Wilfred Shingoose Jr., Elijah Starr, Jarrad Starr, Glen Starr Miranda Starr; His uncles, Leonard Keshane, Ernie Keshane and lots and lots of Keshane cousins too many to name. His friend Picha who helped him out.
Jimmy is predeceased by his father, George Shingoose (Bear); his sister’s, Earlene Shingoose, Edna Shingoose; his niece, Sharee Shingoose; his grandparents, Henry & Agnes Keshane; and his grandparents, James & Miranda Shingoose. His fav cousin, Tony “Stoney” Keshane and his best friend Big Russel.
Jimmy was born on Dec. 5, 1961 at Invermay, SK. Growing up Jimmy is remembered to be the smartest one in the class, he did not have to study. Jimmy was an accountant by trade, didn’t need a calculator. He enjoyed reading, and loved his Buffalo Sabers. He lived a quiet lifestyle. Jimmy became a homeowner and was so proud of this accomplishment; his most prized possession was his truck. Jimmy loved his cat Festus later said his Indian Name was Crazyhorse. Jimmy had a great sense of humor. He will be missed.
A visitation for family and friends was held on Saturday, Jan. 31st and Funeral Services were held on Sunday, Feb. 1st, 2026 all from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre. Interment followed in the Yorkton City Cemetery with Kevin Shingoose, Jarrod Starr, Norman “Pitcha” Straightnose, Kelsey Shingoose, John Pelly and Henry “Lil Guy” Keshane serving as the casketbearers.
Honorary Casketbearers were Ronald “Gub” Whitehawk,
Andy Keshane, Bryden Shingoose, Eddy Cote, Clifford Quewezance, Lawrence Quewezance and all of his family and friends that he loved and loved him.
Condolences can be sent to the family on Jimmy’s tribute page at baileysfuneralhome.com
Arrangements were entrusted to Bailey’s Funeral Home.
