Stephen Lang, 76, passed away Saturday, November 17, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. Stephen was born to Ellsworth and Inez Lang on February 2, 1942 at the Klamath Agency near Chiloquin, Oregon. He grew up on the Ancestral home along the Williamson River spending countless hours with […]
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In Loving Memory, Lynn Schonchin, Sr. – Klamath Tribal Historian On November 27, 2018 Lynn Schonchin Sr. “Pops” began his journey to be with his Creator, with his family by his side. He was a lifelong resident in Klamath County, with the exception of a few school years in Lincoln […]
In Memory of A Very Special Loved One… The following obituary of tribal member Gordon Copeland, roll no. 393, has been prepared especially for the Klamath Tribes, submitted with a humble heart by his family and friends. Gordon Lee Copeland, (aka Walking Stick, Tall Bear, and Razor), passed from this life […]
In Loving Memory, Frances Marie “Rennie” Crain Frances Marie “Rennie” Crain passed away peacefully at her home in Chiloquin Or., May 31, 2018, surrounded by her loved ones. Rennie was born Frances Marie Brown September 11, 1936, in Klamath Falls, OR, to Aleway “Toy” Brown and the former Flora Aggie […]
Bill Tupper, 89, A Modoc Indian of the Klamath Tribes of Oregon, was born on February 9, 1929, at the Klamath Indian Agency, near Chiloquin Oregon. He was born to Edson Tupper and Josephine Jackson Tupper. He went home to be with his Lord and savior on May 30, […]
Nickey Roland Rich Jr., 31, went home to be with his Lord on May 12, 2018. Nick was born on April 24, 1987, to Nick and Kathy Rich. Nick graduated from Chiloquin High School in 2005 and later attended Klamath Community College. Nick worked for the Winema Hotshots until being […]
In Loving Memory, Paula Woods passed away unexpectedly on April 17th, 2018. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00am Monday, April 23rd, 2018 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church – 1150 Maxwell Rd. in Eugene, Oregon. She married Klamath Tribal Member, Lawrence (Beaver) Woods on July 20th, 1968 – The […]
In Memory Of Our Loved One… Kamiken Lee Spino passed away on Thursday, October 26th, 2017 in Warm Spring Oregon. He was born December 27th, 1998 to Betty Vera Spino and Danny McGraw Jr. He was an enrolled member of The Confederated Tribe of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon. […]
Known to many as “The Friendly Giant”, Rodolfo “Rudy” Escatel was born in Ashland, Oregon on November 28th 1951. He was welcomed into heaven’s gates on the evening of Dec. 5, 2017, after a courageous battle with cancer. He leaves his wife of 44 years, Carolyn Escatel; his sons, Eric […]
Francis “Frankie” Robert Crispen Jr., July 13, – November 17, 2017. Spartan at Heart, healthy body, healthy spirit, and don’t forget the tattoos. When you bumped into Frankie, you would have been welcomed with a warm handshake, smile and a hug. Always a friend and encourager, he strove to be […]
Mercedez Alexiz Rasdal gained her angel wings on Oct.22nd, 2017, after an eight month battle with DIPG (brain cancer) . Mercedez was gifted to this world in Klamath Falls on May 22nd, 2006 to Eric Rasdal and Tyra Moore. She attended Head Start, Mills Elementary, and Ponderosa Middle School while […]
In Loving Memory, Arnie Lee Eggsman Arnie Lee Whirlwind Eggsman, 32 went to be with his parents and loved ones on September 17, 2017 in Chiloquin, Oregon. Arnie graduated from Chiloquin High School and briefly attended Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon. Arnie worked various jobs, but most recently […]
Wednesday, November 30, 1932 – Tuesday, April 11, 2017 John “Jack” Harrison Ide, TSgt USAF (Ret.), PhD Edu, age 84, of Spokane, WA, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at Copper Leaf Village in Ripon, WI. John was born November 30, 1932, in the Klamath Agency in Oregon, the son of […]
JD was 73. Born on Fort Klamath reservation in Chiloquin, OR, on September 28th, 1943 to Robert and Clarisse Dumont. He lost his battle with cancer on February 19, 2017 in his home surrounded by his family. JD moved to Ely in 1977. He was a hard worker who worked […]
Mary Alice Looper, age 66, of Red Oak, Oklahoma, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at the McAlester Regional Hospital, McAlester, Oklahoma. Mary was born in Wilburton, Oklahoma on July 16, 1950, a daughter of the late Mary Frances (Anderson) and Hance Phillips. Mary was a homemaker. She was of […]
Celebration of Life Service Friday, April 21, 2017 11:00am Beatty Valley Gospel Mission Pastor Crayton Jackson Final Resting Place Paiute Cemetery *Thursday, April 20th – 9am – Tribal Administration Auditorium Per the request of his family, staff and Tribal Council are coordinating a small Honoring in the Tribal Administration Auditorium […]
Dorian Dea Lotches went home to be with her Lord and son, Aaron, on March 19, 2017.Dea was born on Nov. 7, 1973, to Doreen McNair, whom Dea joins in heaven.She graduated from College of Cosmetology and pursued her career. She was also employed by and King-Wah restaurants.She loved her […]
Grover Charles Clark Jr. “Bipper” left this earth to join his loved ones gone before him on Feb. 28, 2017, in Klamath Falls, Ore. Bipper was born on Aug. 22, 1966, in Klamath Falls to Grover Charles Clark and Ferol “Cutie” Jean McNair. He graduated from Sacred Heart High School […]
Services will be held: Monday, February 13 at the Big Gym Chiloquin, Oregon Time: 11:00am A potluck style lunch will be held following the service at the Community Center on Main Street in Chiloquin, OR.
Today we have lost a Beautiful Lady, but Heaven has gained an Angel… Services for Modoc- Klamath Tribal Elder, Linda David will be: Tuesday, February 7, 2017 Chiloquin Community Center Chiloquin, Oregon 1:00pm Don Gentry will Officiate *Graveside service and luncheon will follow
Victor Leonardo Cruz of Klamath Falls, OR, passed away in Portland, OR on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017. He was born in Salem, OR on Jan. 5 1992 to Leta Unive and Margarito Cruz. A father, son, brother, cousin, uncle and nephew he brought smiles to many. His infectious positive […]
Darrold “J.U.” Unive Born October 2, 1934 to John Unive and Mildred Crain Unive. Went home on October 26, 2016 with loved ones by his side. A Memorial Dinner will be held Saturday, November 5th at the goos oLgi gowa (Gathering Place) in Chiloquin, Oregon off Hwy 62 at […]
Leon Mickinnley “Boo” Weeks, Jr was born to Leon Weeks, Sr. and Marcella Harrington on July 20, 1966. He passed away in Klamath Falls, Ore., on Oct. 6, 2016. He was raised in Chiloquin, Ore., and went to school in Chiloquin and Klamath Falls. Leon worked as a construction […]
Richard C. Sconchin passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 26, 2016, at the age of 65. Richard was born in Klamath Falls, Ore., on June 26, 1951, to Raymond R. and Darlene J. (Hayes) Sconchin. A great-great-grandson of John Schonchin, Richard was proud of his Modoc ancestry and was enrolled in […]
klamath-tribe-list FYI for Members. We are seeking information for the attached whereabouts of those listed. Attached is a current list of Klamath Tribal members whose whereabouts are unknown or whose records do not otherwise contain mailing addresses. These members may have a settlement due them from the Indian Trust Settlement […]
Chalayne Rae Treetop, 40, passed away on Sept. 15, 2016, in Chiloquin, Ore. She was born on Oct. 14, 1975, in Klamath Falls, Ore., to Michael Raymond Treetop, Jr. and Rose Mary (Jackson) Treetop. She attended Chiloquin High School. She enjoyed doing bead-work, Indian dance, traveling, cooking and spending time […]
Went to Creator on Aug. 17, 2016. The family is hosting a memorial dinner in his honor Sept. 4, 2016, at noon in the Beatty Community Center. Friends and family are encouraged to share their memories.
Nora Ellen (McAuliffe) Hawkins, 82, passed away on Sept. 4, 2016, at her residence in Dairy, Ore. Funeral services will be held in St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church in Bonanza, Ore., on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, beginning with recitation of the holy rosary at 10:30 a.m. followed by a mass of […]
Martin Richard Ochoa Bettles (Himiin timiniim) Painted Wolf January 26, 1991 – September 3, 2016 Martin Richard Ochoa Bettles, 25, resident of Portland and former Mission resident, died Saturday, September 3, 2016, in Portland, Oregon. Dressing Ceremony will be held at 2:00pm Thursday, September 8, 2016, at Burns Mortuary of […]
Eloise passed away on August 22, 2016 in Chiloquin, OR. She was born on February 10, 1934 in , OK to Sherman Buddy Moppin, Sr. and Mildred George. She loved all her family, friends, and tribal people. The many prayers she said over her land, animals, and tribal people still […]
In Loving Memory of a Very Special Indian Cowboy … Vincent “Buttons” Bodner, Jr. Vincent “Buttons” Bodner Jr. was born on March 25, 1929, at the Klamath Agency in Chiloquin, Ore. He went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Aug. 11, 2016, in Klamath Falls, Ore. Poppy […]
Ila Ann Miller, beloved wife, mother, grandma, sister and aunt, passed away on July 21, 2016, in Sky Lakes Medical Center while surrounded by family and friends. She was the wife of Erwin Miller Sr. and they shared 39 years of marriage together. Ila was born in Klamath Falls […]
Raymond “Running Bear” T. Barkley Jr. passed away on Feb. 12, 2016, in Klamath Falls, Ore., with family by his side. He was born on Sept. 26, 1964, in Klamath Falls to Raymond T. Barkley Sr. and Claudette R. Miller. He was primarily raised in Klamath Falls and Chiloquin and […]
Melanie LaJean “Buzz” Jackson was born in Klamath Falls, Ore., on Sept. 19, 1965, to Carroll F. “Skip” Jackson and Loyette L. “Lucy” Moppin Jackson. Buzz was the youngest of five daughters. She loved camping, hunting and being in the woods. Buzz was a cultural resource technician for the Winema […]
Lewis “Corky” Gibbons, 83, passed away on Feb. 25, 2016. He was born at Klamath Agency on July 5, 1932, the fourth youngest of nine children. He was a member of the Klamath Tribes. He leaves one sister Patty Dumont, 36 of his 55 nieces and nephews, and many cousins. […]
Betty Rose Brown, 74, “Went home to meet her Maker,” Monday, July 18, 2011, at her Beatty, Ore. residence with her husband of nearly 50 years and her husband’s sister, Renie, at her side. Betty was born March 22, 1937, in Belle Fourche, S.D. to her parents, Jake Mauch and […]
In Loving Memory, A Celebration of Life Lunch/Potluck will be held for, Charles E. (Chaz) Kimbol Jr. All Friends and Family Invited When: Monday, February 15, 2016 Where: Chiloquin Christian Center, Chiloquin, Oregon (Former Assembly of God Church) Time: 11:00am- 1:30pm Note: At his request, there will be no formal […]
In Loving Memory of Robert Vaughn, Sr Robert Harold Vaughn, Sr. died in Klamath Falls, OR on December 26, 2015. A service of Tribute & Love will be held at Chiloquin Christian Center on Friday, January 1, 2016 at 1 PM. Cremation and inurnment will be held at Eternal Hills. […]
Dustin “Dutch” Townsend Sr. arrived on April 28, 1968, and flew home with the eagles on Dec. 1, 2015. Dutch loved the woods/outdoors, whether he was firefighting, hunting, fishing or just “because.” He was a member of the Klamath Tribes and most proud of his “Paiute” ancestry. When he was […]
Phyllis Mae Walker (1928 – 2015) Phyllis was born on April 28, 1928, in Oakland, Calif. She went safely home with the Lord on Nov. 25, 2015, in Klamath Falls, Ore. Phyllis was a member of the Klamath Tribes. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willy Burns Sr. […]
Richard Lee Barney (1940 – 2015) Richard Lee Barney, 75, passed away peacefully at Hospice House in Bend, Ore., on Nov. 22, 2015, after a fight with cancer. He was born in Chiloquin on Sept. 16, 1940, to Levi and Nora Barney. He attended Chiloquin High School and Oregon Institute […]
It is with great sadness that the Klamath Tribal Council shares the information below from our Yurok friends and tribe. Our Council and his friends in this area are still in shock to hear of the sudden loss of such a great man and leader of the Yurok people. We […]
Marylyn H. Sheppard-Blair passed away on Monday, Sept. 27, 2010, at the young age of 47. The wake will begin at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, 2010. A service of tribute and love will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010. Both will take place in Chiloquin, Ore., at […]
Tommy went on to be with our Creator on Oct. 1, 2015. Tommy grew up in Cave Junction and graduated from Illinois High School. He then went on to graduate from Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls, OR, with a major in mechanics. Tom then joined the U.S. Army […]
Roy Hill Obituary – Klamath Falls, OR | Herald And News Roy Milton Hill, a resident of Bonanza, died Sept. 8, 2015, at the age of 79. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, at Triad School, 2450 Summers Lane. O’Hair Funeral Chapel is in […]
Merris Collins Obituary – Klamath Falls, OR | Herald And News Entered into Heaven Sept. 22, 2015. Born Nov. 1, 1953, to the late Skip and Lucy Jackson. She fell head over heels for Jim Collins and married in 1977. She is survived by children, Twyla and Schmoo Miller, Wylee […]