Hope Carlie Noel Manley-Hay, age 14 of Helena, passed away on November 8, 2021 after taking her own life.
Hope was born to Brittani Boese and Jerry “Turk” Manley on January 19, 2007, in Hermiston, Oregon. She lived in Coburg, Oregon and recently moved to Helena where she was attending 9th grade at Helena High School.
Hope was an aspiring artist. She enjoyed photography, horseback riding, hanging out with friends, and playing softball and volleyball.
Hope is preceded in death by her grandparents, Lloyd and Sherrie Estes.
Hope is survived by her parents, Brittani Boese and Jerry “Turk” Manley, siblings, McKenzie Boese, Chase Estes, Thea Hay and Ledger Hay, aunts, Kelsey Hoyt, Barb Lacey, Lexi Stork, Betty Shannon, Wendy Drake and Gina Culen, uncles, Larry Estes, James Lacey, Randy Lacey, Matthew Hay, and Chase Harris, and many cousins.
A memorial service celebrating Hope’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday November 16th at Retz Funeral Home, 315 E. 6th Ave.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
2:00 p.m.
Tuesday November 16, 2021
Retz Funeral Home
315 East 6th Avenue
Helena, Montana 59601
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
2:00 p.m.
Tuesday November 16, 2021
Retz Funeral Home
315 East 6th Avenue
Helena, Montana 59601
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Kristina Thompson says
Precious Luka came over on Friday night and helped Neveah babysit my precious grandchildren. She was the first one to ride a horse we got for our grandchildren. Precious beautiful girl, my heart is so sad🙏❤️
krysta moore says
I sat down for 2nd period on the first day of school and luka came in and sat next to me, within days they grew on me and we joked all period everyday. As I’m writing this I’m sitting in 2nd period without luka sitting next to me. Knowing the pain I feel can never amount to their families, my heart goes out to them and their healing through this ❤
Franklin says
Their name was Luka and they where so full of life and joy my child always talked about them, they where always most the time connected by the hip! Rip Luka, I hope you find peace.
Katelyn gonzalez says
Luka was so nice and amazing I met them in art and kinda just clicked and became friends with them they always lit up the room. Always put a smile on my face I miss them so much
Isaac loftis says
Luka was one of those people who enters your life and immediately become a part of it. They knew when I was sad, mad, or just in a bad mood. They were always their for me. They were sweet, caring, beautiful and knew how to make anyone happy. We love you so much luka. Thank you so much. We love you.
Kirha simoneau says
In 1st period I sat right next to luka everyday they kept complementing my outfits and started talking and laughing everytime we were in class then we started hanging out, their laugh and smile always made my day when we would hang out and talk. They became apart of my life, they knew when I was ready sad and helped me with my depression and made sure I didn’t do anything I wish I could have done that for them
Wendy Drake says
Hope my sweet niece, life will be so different now, ninnie will miss you so much your now forever 14. Fly so high and sing with the angels. I’ll take care of mom I promise. I love you hopers!!! Your beauty will always shine. Love aunt wendy aka ninnie
Max Hummel says
R.I.P. to Luka They were there for anyone who needed them. Luka was so kind and sweet and caring. If someone didn’t feel like talking they’d sit there with them until they felt better. I’m sorry for everyone’s loss. I love you man. I hope you’re happier in a better place.
Tarryn Royer says
Everyone knew Luka as an amazing, loving and caring person. I remember when I first met Luka, they were introduced to me by a few of my friends and then everytime then on, they would say hi to me in the halls and sometimes they would even come up to me and have a small convo. I and many other people will miss Luka and the school and life in general wont be the same withput them.
LorAnn Pigman says
Me and luka found out we were cousins, my aunt is about to marry their brother, they saw me as family right away, no questions or anything. They were very caring and nice, we talked all the time, I miss you. Fly high.<3
Cerenity Wheeler says
Luka! Was a beautiful kind soul.. she was one of my bestfriends:( a name I will never forget. I love you Luka:) fly high angel💞
Brittani Boese says
TO my very sweet beautiful daughter Hope Carlie. I dont have the words to tell you how I feel right now because I still cant believe you have left me. You were such a gentle soul and everyone loved you. You will be at peace now with your angles honey. I miss you I miss you I miss you. I love you forever. Until we meet again. Mom
Kelsey Estes Hoyt says
Oh miss Hope we are heart broken 💔 You my sweet girl will be missed beyond words and I just cannot believe you won’t be popping out of your room to show me your tic tack as I call it. Forever 14❤Chase and I will love you til the end of time..I love you Hope always & Forever❤ Aunt Kelsey
Kimberly says
i just wanted to say my heart feels for your family and friends. praying and have you in my thoughts. Kimberly
Dawn Knudson says
I may not have not known who she is a guardian angel watçhing over friends and her love ones. There are no words on lossing a child a friend but remember u will see her in heaven
Devin Hyden says
I will never for get you. You were always there for me even when I pushed you away and you aways cared about the people you loved. Love you always and for ever. You will be missed. Love Dev Hyden
Cody bettelyoun says
Hope I love you so much I’m sorry you hurt so bad I wish I could have helped you more in life 💔 you are in heaven with the angels watching over our family you will always live on through us R.I.P. luka🙏❤😭😭
Kaity salveson says
Luka was more then just a friend she was family and always made everyone feel welcome she had the kindest heart she would walk into a room and make you feel better with her laughter, her smile could light up a room. She made everyone smile even if they didn’t feel like smiling she was the best person to have around. She’ll be missed❤️
KayeD Redfield says
Luka never failed to put a smile on anyone’s face. she had the sweetest soul and was up for anything. the first day I walked into my third period class she stood out to me and immediately became a friend. we would always correct each other’s work and one day she gave me her coffee because I was having a hard time. nicest person in the world. the day I found out of her passing I didn’t believe it. i didn’t even want to believe it. I’m so glad she is in a better place now and that one day when I get to heaven she will have some new and incredible story’s to tell. miss you more and more every day sweet girl. ❤️
Layla says
Although me and Luka didn’t get along to well at some points they were always nice after the fact. The first thing they did when I introduced myself was hug me and I don’t think I’ve ever had anyone do that before. So yeah although we weren’t friends I still believe they were a great kind person and I so wish I could’ve stepped up and been the bigger person. Luka was such a nice person and I hope that right now their doing alot better.
phoenix griego says
i remember playing with you when we were kids and the room we would call the toy room geez i still rembember that room, i wish i could go back and play with you like that just one more time, i love you luka
Betty says
Miss Hope, you will be missed..💔 your beautiful little face.we all love you.fly high princess💖
Brooke Weimer says
Oh hope I can’t explain how much I miss you, your laugh , and your smile. I still remember my first day At coburg you kept looking at me and I came up to you and said “ do you have a promblem ? And you said no I don’t and I said okay then we’ll what is it you wanna be friend or something and then boom! you became my reason to actually come to school you understood me like no one really did and I can’t explain much that meant, you meant so much to me and the rest of my life is gonna be hard but knowing you are dancing in the sky makes me so happy I hope you play all the pianos in heaven.as well as riding your horse gosh you loved horses. As I sit here and knowing I can’t hug you I always remember you watching over me and gosh I can’t explain how lucky I am to have such a gorgeous angel like you to watch over me. I can’t stop looking at our little pictures and videos together I just keep rewatching them to look at your smile and hear yourself precious laugh I would do anything just to get one more little play fight on the bus or just one more little video with you and a hug I love you my gorgeous angel 🕊🤍
Moe says
Oh sweet sweet hopers. Im so sorry you were so sad inside. I know you are dancing in that sky with so much happiness in your heart now. You were such a beautiful soul. And omg were such a happy baby. You would sit in that walker while chase jammed out to nickelback and smiled so big and danced to. I would make those tickly farts on your belly and you just laugh and laugh. Love you to the moon and back hopers.
Brenda Milbradt says
Sunflowers
for Hope…
we plopped the seeds into soil
we poked them deep, damp, in the ground
it was simple, not a toil
and in a few days we had found
that when the heart beat from above
would spring to life without a sound
just sun and warmth and rain and love
our plants, like us, will thrive home bound
April 4, 2020
Caroline says
I remember about hope (luka) as a fun, funny, kind, and caring person. She was a real good friend of mine at couburg community charter school or CCCS. I will miss her very much
Ellie Clancy says
Luka. They were such an amazing friend and someone I wanted to be around all the time. They had the best smile and always knew what to do when I was upset or at my worst. They always put others first and made sure everyone they cared about was happy. I loved getting to know them and spend time with them over the summer and into the school year and I still can’t believe they’re gone. I will never forget you Luka, I love you so much and thank you for all you did for me.
-Ellie <3
kaelani L fury says
hope / luka was my best friend i would always get complamented by her and she brought light and shine to my day im rly sad that shes gone now but sometimes i wish heaven hade vivisting hour so i can hang with luka i love u luka youll be miss forever
Danielle Nyholm says
I remember you as a lil girl such a sweet soul you were so beutiful inside and out i wish i would have known you your teenage years i wish i could have been there for you. I will never forget you Hope fly high with the angels and rest in sweet peace all my love . Aunt Danielle
Jake says
My name is Jake. I don’t even know this girl, I can tell you after reading the memorial there is a sad truth that is consistently overlooked and that truth is defined by the story that this girl held. The story of this aspiring artists will never be known because she gave me her chance to tell the story too soon. My heart goes to the family of this child and May the soul of another unheard angel rest in peace
Jake says
Sorry…not “gave me” but “gave away”
Scarlet Carpenter says
I remember the first time we met at kellys, I was so nervous to meet you but when I saw you I couldn’t have been more excited to have a new friend. You were so welcoming, and sweet. I loved that you were always there for me, you always knew how I was feeling even if I bottled it up inside. you knew how to calm me down and cheer me up. and that’s just the type of amazing person you were. I love you and miss you more than words can say