Honouring those before us
Memorial Rodeo
Honouring cowboys and cowgirls whose lives, families, and legacies helped make the Kispiox Valley Rodeo what it is today.
We Are a Memorial Rodeo
The Kispiox Valley Rodeo has several memorial events to help remember and honour the fine cowboys and cowgirls who came before us — people who loved this rodeo and helped make it what it is today.
These are not just names on a trophy. Each person has touched lives and the community in meaningful ways.
Memorial Events & Honourees
Saddle Bronc — Marty Allen
A bronc rider, cattleman, WWII veteran, community representative, and one of the people whose life is woven into the history of the Kispiox Valley.
Team Roping — Gerrit Pelsma
A dedicated KVRC member, horseman, roper, racer, and believer in keeping old traditions alive through volunteering.
Bareback — Jack Lee
A rodeo founder, guide outfitter, conservationist, logger, surveyor, bronc rider, and part of a family with generations of community involvement.
Cowhide Race — Jimmy McRae
A longtime rodeo participant, pick-up man, entertainer, builder of the rodeo grounds, and supporter of the fun side of rodeo.
All Around Cowgirl — Helen Campbell
One of the people who helped start the rodeo, a tough and talented cowgirl, pickup rider, and lifelong lover of the Kispiox Valley Rodeo.
All Around Cowboy — John & Elsie Wookey
Kispiox Valley residents whose family legacy continues through generations of rodeo and community involvement.
Sportsmanship Cowboy — Wally Love
Known for kindness, hard work, family pride, community support, and helping build the valley’s community traditions.