Alfred Short Jr., age 39, of Belcourt, ND passed away on Wednesday Friday September 17,2021 at Sanford in Fargo ND.

Alfred Short Jr. was born on August 4,1982 to Alfred Short Sr. and Barbara Elaine Houle. He was raised in Belcourt, ND and lived there his whole life.  Alfred was married to Alexis (Dionne) Short; they have three children Alfred Short IV, Alex Short and Aleigha Short. Alfred loved being a father and his kids were his pride and joy. He attended Turtle Mountain Schools. His favorite things to do were hunting, fishing, and swimming at the lakes. He loved going to derby's, breaking horses, going to the horse races and the casino. Alfred was always laughing, joking, and smiling wherever you seen him. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He was a great uncle who would do anything to see his nieces and nephews smile or be happy. He will be lovingly remembered by his family members and many friends.

Alfred is survived by his mother, Barbara Elaine Houle of Belcourt; his sons, Alfred Short IV of Belcourt, Alex Short of Belcourt and his daughter Aleigha Short of Belcourt; Siblings, Jason Houle of Belcourt, Priscilla Storbakken of Belcourt and Alicia Houle of Belcourt; and many nieces and nephews.

Ashley was preceded in death by his grandparents Alfred & Cecelia (Bruce) Short; Benedict & Anna (Lafountain) Houle; his father Alfred A. "Puck" Short; his uncle Maynard Short Sr and his brother Ashley Short Sr.

Casket Bearers- Kirt Houle, Christopher Storbakken Jr., Rodney Peltier, Matthew Peltier, Johnny Corrales and Darryl Scott.  Honorary Casket Bearers- Ryan Houle, Ronald Houle Sr., Ernest Houle, and Dennis Houle Sr. And all family and friends.  Rosary- Lynette Turcotte and Debra McCanna.  Readers- Latera Houle, Lynette Turcotte.  Gift Bearers- Shanti Storbakken, Amanda Walking Elk.  Music-Joe Parisien.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, September 24, 2021 at 1:00 PM at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Belcourt, ND with a visitation beginning at Noon and Rosary Service at 12:30 p.m. prior to the funeral mass.  Burial will follow in St. Ann's Catholic Cemetery, Belcourt, ND.

Elick Funeral Home, Rolla, ND.