Claude Blackcloud of Churchville, NY, passed away on April 1, 2025.
He is survived by his wife, Kristine Blackcloud; children, Gordon (Jess) Blackcloud, Paul (Adam Koneman) Blackcloud; grandchildren, Alex, Alyssa, and Alyson Blackcloud; great-granddaughter Aurora Blackcloud; sister, Mary Monsees; brothers-in-law, Michael (Connie) Knights, Russell (Nancy) Knights; sister-in-law, Kathy Knights; and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his brother, Michael (Fay) Blackcloud and brother-in-law, Walter Monsees.
Claude was born on March 15, 1948 in Kenel, South Dakota, on the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation, to parents David and Josephine Blackcloud. He moved to Rochester at the age of 15 to join his sister Mary and his brother-in-law Walter. He attended Spencerport High School, where he played basketball and tennis, and ran track and cross country. After graduating in 1966, he enlisted in the army and served in the Vietnam War. He later went on to work for Kodak as an electrician, where he was employed for over 30 years.
He met his wife Kristine while in the military. They were married 54 years and raised their two children, Gordon and Paul. He was an avid golfer and long-time member of the Caledonia Country Club, and also enjoyed hunting and fishing. Claude was a kind and generous man with a strong faith in God. He will be truly missed by many.
Calling hours were held on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 from 4pm-7pm at Walker Brothers Funeral Home, 15 West Ave, Spencerport, NY 14559.
A funeral service was held on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at St. Christopher’s Church, 3350 Union St, North Chili, NY 14514 at 10:30am, followed by a graveside service at Western New York Cemetery, 1270 Indian Falls Road, Corfu, NY 14036 at 1pm.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Lakota Ministries, c/o: Church of Bernard, P.O. Box 539, McLaughlin, SD 57642.
