Ernest Wendell Bradford Sr. Obituary

We bid farewell to Ernest Wendell Bradford Sr. of Belcourt, North Dakota, born in Chicago, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on August 7, 2025 at the age of 65. Ernest Wendell touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ernest Wendell Bradford Sr. to pay them a last tribute.

As Ernest Wendell departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Ernest Wendell may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Ernest Wendell leaves behind.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ernest Emil Bradford and Yvonne Claire Lindgren (Grant); his sister Joletta Shipman; and his stepfather James "Jim" Lindgren Sr.. He is survived by: his son Ernest "EJ" Bradford, Jr. of Belcourt; his siblings, JoAnne DeCoteau (Fabian) of Belcourt, Wanda Parisien (Ron) of Belcourt, Waylon Lindgren (Lorene) of Belcourt and James Lindgren (Bineeshi) of Belcourt; and his godchildren, Jen Davis of Belcourt and Veronica Lindgren of Grand Forks. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Thursday, August 14th 2025 from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the St. Ann's Catholic Church (1115 Louis Riel Dr, Belcourt, ND 58316). A rosary was held on Thursday, August 14th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial was held on Thursday, August 14th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.