Melodee “Wapakwani” Duckchief

July 17, 1989 ~ March 2, 2026

On March 2, 2026, Melodee “Wapakwani” Duckchief of Saddle Lake, Alberta, passed away at the age of 36 years. She is survived by her loving husband, Reed Cardinal; children, Phoebe, Kiefer, Elijah, Kinsley, special babies, Tristen, Miyasoo & Baby Jules; grandson, Creedence; loving parents, Mary & Jason Whiskeyjack; siblings, Albert, Tyler (Jo), Rachelle (Aaron), Mason (Jada), Allison, Alyssa, Kobe, Dre, Amethyst, Moses, Kevieny & Brandon; biological father, Kevin Duckchief; adopted mom, Janet Whitstone; auntie mamas, Sandra & Judy; uncles, Leo (Priscilla), Jules (Shalynne), John, Richard, Lonnie, Dory (Terri), LD (Andrea), Garrett (Jocelin); auntie, Becky; numerous other aunts & uncles; Godmother, Lucy; Goddaughters, Alexis & Rylyn; Godsisters, Holly-Rae, Kayla & Julia; Godbrother, Lance; special kokoms, Helen Whiskeyjack & Rhoda Cardinal; mosom, Dennis Cardinal; special nieces, Rae & Cas. Melodee was predeceased by her angel baby, Emma Lynn; sisters, Angel & Lillian; brother, Seth; cousins, Nigel, Callon, Shawn, Dustin & Bugsy; aunt, Jennifer; uncles, Charles, Roy & Ashley; Godfather, Lester; Godson, Isaih; Grandson, Charles Conrad; grandparents, Julia & Mike Cardinal, Lorna & Richard Duckchief, Alex Whiskeyjack; great-grandparents, Emma & Christie Redgun; special friend, Ricci Youngchief. A Wake will be held on Sunday, March 8 (leaving Grace Gardens at 11:00 p.m.) & Monday, March 9 at Ayiwakes Cultural Centre, Saddle Lake. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, March 10 at 11:00 a.m. at Ayiwakes Cultural Centre. Reverend Father Raldy Jhack Diaz will be officiating with interment in Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Cemetery, Saddle Lake. To send condolences online, please visit www.gracegardensfuneralchapel.com