nučii William Hamilton Little

Born:  April 26, 1959

Left Us:  July 11, 2024

Predeceased by:

Dad Harold Little Sr

Mom Caroline Anna Little (nee Johnson)

Sisters Myrtle Samuel and Hannah Mary Mark

Brothers David Little & Harold Little Jr.

Uncle Wilson Little, Aunties Elsie Robinson, Jean Charleson, Hannah White

Son Terence Ryan

Grandson Jude

And many other extended family members

Survived by:

Spouse Doreen (Dee) Little (nee Ryan)

Sons Charlie Gillis and Cayle Osborne

Daughter Chelsey-Marie Osborne

Granddaughter Tehya Gillis

Brothers Ken Little, Eugene Atleo, George Atleo (Marie), Hector Little (Joyce), Howard Little (Margaret), Peter Little (Trish)

Sisters Kathy Fraser and Anna Masso (Alex)

And our other siblings (nephews and niece who grew up like our siblings):  Richard Little, Jack Little (Rosie), Ruth Little and Alphonse Little

He is survived by MANY nieces, nephews, grandchildren from all his brothers and sisters, extended family and his many, many, friendships.

Yum spent many years as an auto mechanic.  Working for many, many years repairing vehicles, and working off and on at Midas Mufflers, and other auto businesses…. And then disassembling vehicles at his current job at Sherwoods Auto Parts.  Many of our people knew to find him there!!  Yum was a relative and friend to MANY.  He was very outgoing and known very well in the Alberni Valley.  He grew up with the Tseshaht and Hupacasath members – and has many friends throughout these communities.  He never lost his roots of Ahousaht, with MANY connections throughout the Nuu-chah-nulth Territories.  

In the late 1980s, he was diagnosed with Leukemia – receiving a successful bone marrow transplant from bro Howard.  He fought this disease and was in remission for many years.  Earlier this year, he suffered a stroke, while at work, and was off work for a couple months.  Just recently, he found out he had other medical issues that needed attention; and, therefore, went in for exploratory surgery on Tuesday July 9th.   He fought the battle!  Our brother was nothing but strong, always!

Service:  Thursday July 18, 2024 at 11:00, at Maht Mahs, Port Alberni

Burial:  Tseshaht Cemetery

Luncheon:  Maht Mahs, Port Alberni

Donations to:  Doreen Little c/o Anna Masso [email protected]