Obituary of Michael Wayne Fox

It is with great sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of our beloved son and brother, Michael Wayne Dickson-Fox onTuesday, February 21, 2023 at the age of 49 years. As a youth, Michael lived in various countries around the world with his adopted family including Papua New Guinea, Mozambique, Portugal and Hawaii. He enjoyed playing sports but his true passion was his music, especially the guitar. Over the years, Michael would spearhead many musical groups alongside his brothers, most notably the bands Furtherdown and Brown Man’s Burden. He was a talented songwriter with an eclectic taste for many musical genres. Michael was never afraid to say he loved you and wore his heart on his sleeve. He was a kind, humorous, and generous individual who had an infectious smile, one that will not soon be forgotten. Michael will be deeply missed by all who loved him.

Michael was predeceased by his daughter, Tianna Lonechild; father Earl Cappo; sister Cindy; and brothers Dwight, Francis, Gregory, and Cyril. Mike is survived by his children Michayla and Andrea; mother Gloria Fox; sisters Brenda, Elizabeth, Claudia, and Bonnie; brothers Darrel, Julian, and JD; as well as numerous special nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. On his adopted side, Mike was predeceased by his mom, Gerri Dickson; and grandmother Grace Pine. He is survived by his father Murray; and brother, Brennan.

Wake will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Piapot Community Center, Piapot First Nation, SK. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023 at the same location with interment to follow at the Fox Family Cemetery, Piapot First Nation, SK.