Arland Steve Porter
Arland Steve “White Cloud” Porter, 70, of Six Nations, Canada, passed away on Saturday, February, 25, 2023 at Buffalo General with his loving family at his side.
Born on September 10, 1952 in Ohsweken, Ontario, he was the son of the late Arland R. and Elizabeth Ann (Johnson) Porter.
On April 28, 1973, Arland married the late, former Catharine Pinson. He was employed as a Supervisor at Brunner International Inc., retiring in 2019. He enjoyed listening and playing music and was the lead singer for the Indian Brotherhood Band and Mystic Warrior. He was a sports enthusiast and an avid Buffalo Bills fan. Steve had a love for reading and had an extensive library and enjoyed collecting stamps. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family.
He is survived by his children, Brandon Jonathan of Fort Erie, Canada, Joshua “Jake” Porter of Medina, NY, Shawn Porter of Six Nations, Canada, Patrick Porter of Medina, NY, Ten grandchildren and Five great-grandchildren. Also surviving are three siblings, Joe Porter of Mobert, Ontario, Mark (Kristen) Porter of Grand Island, NY, and Berylann (Don) Keyes of Medina, NY and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Most of all, he cherished being cared for by his devoted grand-daughters, Poodie and Peeparoonie.
Besides his parents and wife, Steve is predeceased by his sister, Ellie Schoolcraft and sister-in-law, Helen Porter.
Relatives and friends may call on Friday, March 3, 2023 from 4 PM-7 PM at the Bogan & Tuttle Funeral Home, 226 Pearl St. Medina, NY 14103. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM at Six Nations Pentecostal Church, 1527 Fourth Line, Ohsweken. Burial to follow at cemetery. www.rhbanderson.com
Please light a candle or share a memory of White Cloud at: www.bogantuttlefunerals.com