A Voice from the Eastern Door
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AKWESASNE – Winnifred Mitchell, 84 of River Road, Tsi Snaihne, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2021 at Cornwall Community Hospital. Winnifred was born on March 13, 1937 in Hogansburg, the daughter of the late James and Margaret (Thompson) Arquette. She attended schools in Hogansburg and Bombay. On July 5, 1954, she married Reginald Mitchell at St. Regis Catholic Church with Rev. Michael Jacobs officiating. He predeceased her on July 22, 2016. Winnie and Reggie owned and operated M...
May 25th, 1958 – September 8th, 2021 Billy died unexpectedly on September 8, 2021, in Toronto. In his early life Billy was a wandering spirit, traveling in the 70's with the White Roots of Peace. Through those travels Billy met many people from Indian Country. He was also present during some of our people's great struggles during that era (Alcatraz and Wounded Knee). His travels lead him to settle in Wisconsin for many years where he still has many friends and family. Billy is survived by his u...
AKWESASNE – Wanda J. Moore, 79, of St. Regis Road, unexpectedly passed away Monday evening, September 20, 2021 at Massena Hospital. Wanda is survived by her children, Theresa (Kevin) Saumier, Cindy (Robert) Burns, Barbara Lazore, John (Bonnie) Lazore, Timothy (Sharon) Lazore, Michelle Lazore, and Shawn Lazore; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; her sister, Peggy Sickles; her brothers, Wayne, Charles, and Milton Moore; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her p...
MASSENA – Daniel E. Loran Jr., 66, of Beach Street, unexpectedly passed away Saturday afternoon, September 11, 2021, in his home. Daniel was born September 19, 1954 in Syracuse, the son of the late Daniel E. Loran and Venita (Williams) Loran and was a graduate from Salmon River High School in 1972. On July 20, 1986, he married Susan M. Garcia in Hogansburg, NY. Daniel first worked for Y.A.C.C. with the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, and later worked as an ironworker. He then continued employment as a...
OAKES, Kenneth Thomas Tehronhiate – suddenly at the Barrie Memorial Hospital, Ormstown, Quebec on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at the age of 60 years. Predeceased by his parents, Thomas Oakes and Elizabeth Oakes (King), his Grandparents, Paul and Theresa King (Curry) and Mitchell and Theresa Oakes (Phillips). Beloved father of Casandra (Mat) Groulx and cherished grandfather of Connor, Emily, and Sara. Dear brother of JoAnn (Ronald) Swamp, Felicia (Robert) Sunday, Sheila Oakes, Michael (...
– Suddenly at Cornwall Community Hospital, McConnell site on Tuesday August 31, 2021, at the age of 50 years. Loving brother Anthony "Tony" Delormier (Sasha). Beloved son of the late Albert Delormier Sr. and the late Evelyn Ann Delormier. Albert is survived by his Goddaughter Emma Delormier, Godmother Marie Delormier, nieces and nephews, Delaney, Cheyenne, Aisha, Kalliope, Warren, Mackenzie and Scarlett, along with many aunts and uncles. He will be sadly missed by his chosen children, Jaida, C...
AKWESASNE – Allen Francis "Rosie" Bero, 72, of Christine Lane, Frogtown, passed away early Wednesday morning, September 1, 2021 at his home after a brief illness. Rosie was born on December 3, 1948 in Malone, the son of the late Angus and Mildred (Ransom) Bero and attended Mohawk School. Rosie worked at the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe in Janitorial Maintenance Department working in various buildings throughout the years, but for the longest time at the Senior Center. Rosie was a proud and longtime m...
AKWESASNE – Marie J. Ransom, 79, of Cook Road, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at her home. Marie was born on April 26, 1942 in Hogansburg, the daughter of the late Alexander and Margaret (Lazore) Ransom. She attended Mohawk and Salmon River Central School. Marie worked for various restaurants in Akwesasne and Onondaga. She was a strong believer in Traditional Medicine and Walks and was actively involved in promoting and educating people about Native American Culture and Rights. Marie is s...
Richard A. Laffin, 80, of 162 St. Regis Road, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at home while under the care of Hospice. Richard was born March 3, 1941 in Akwesasne, the son of the late Joseph and Madeline (Morris) Laffin. He attended school at Salmon River School and later married Alese McQuade on April 22, 1978 at the Assembly of God Church in Hogansburg. He worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator at Dutcher Equipment in Massena and later at Mohawk International Raceway as Security as...
WHITE, Harold – at the Cornwall Community Hospital on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at the age of 76. Beloved husband of Theresa (née Delormier) for 53 years. Loving father of Marion White - Kawehnoke, Nancy Lazore (Leonard) - Tsi Snaihne, Jeffrey White (Julie) - Kawehnoke, Samantha White-Tenasco (Albert) - Kanatakon and chosen son Bobby Marquis-Kahnawake. Cherished grandfather of Bret, Mason, Tyler, Thomas, Rarihwenhawi and Sapphire. Great grandfather to Emerald and Sage. Dear brother of Carl Wh...
HOGANSBURG- Annette A. Armstrong, 80, of 430 St. Regis Road passed away on Sunday morning, August 15, 2021 at the Massena Hospital. Annette was born on March 2, 1941 in Syracuse, daughter of the late Noah and Agnes (Casey) Armstrong. She worked as a seamstress for Orange County Coat Factory in Newburgh, NY, and later as a caretaker and cook for Akwesasne Schools. She was a member of the Akwesasne Homemakers, Akwesasne Death Benefits Group, the American Legion in Hogansburg, and the Akwesasne...
Maxinne Jacobs Benitez of Tucson, Arizona died on August 14, 2021 at the Oro Valley Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona. Maxinne was born March 21, 1956 in Massena, New York. Daughter of the late Richard "Big Dick" Jacobs and Margaret Jacobs (Tarbell), Maxinne graduated from Salmon River Central School in 1974. She graduated from the Desert Institute of the Healing Arts in Tucson and practiced massage therapy in Arizona and Colorado. She later studied at the Institute of Integrated Nutrition and...
AKWESASNE - Charles J. Jacobs, 88, of State Route 37, passed away on Monday August 16, 2021 at University of Vermont Medical Center. Charles was born on November 22, 1932 in Hogansburg, NY, the son of the late Michael and Sarah (Ransom) Jacobs. He attended St. Regis Mohawk School and later served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Charlie married Alberta "Linda" Arquette on July 20, 1957 at St. Regis Catholic Church with Rev. Michael Jacobs officiating. She later predeceased him on...
AKWESASNE – Jordan E. Reese "Aténha", 15, of Helena Road, sadly and unexpectedly passed away late Saturday evening, August 7, 2021 in the emergency room at Samaritan Medical Center. Jordan was born on January 12, 2006 in Syracuse, the daughter of Pamela Ann Pierce and Scott Robert Reese. She was currently a high honor student at Salmon River Central School, where she was an excelling athlete in 3 sports – lacrosse, basketball, soccer and also played volleyball. Her exceptional skills in both...
A mother holds her children's hands for a little while, but their hearts forever. It broke my heart to lose you, you did not go alone, for part of me went with you, the day God called you home. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one the chain will link again. Rest in peace with your Father and Brother, love you forever. Mom Our brother A.J. Adams. We thought of you today with love, but that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday and the day...
William "Bill Henry" Reidy, III aged 51, of Akwesasne, and Arkansas, died of the COVID virus on August 1, 2021 in Clarksville, Arkansas. He was born in Syracuse, August 24, 1969, and grew up in Akwesasne. He has been married for 17 years to Norma (Brunswick) Reidy of Arkansas Survived by: Wife Norma, Daughter Gabrielle Reidy of Georgia. Randy Jock-Reidy (brother) Akwesasne. Sally (sister) Conway-Youngman of Florida. Adopted family in Arkansas: daughter and sons Amanda and Matthew, David,...
Henry E. Lazore, age 85 of Corning, New York passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Guthrie Corning Hospital. He was born on August 7, 1935 in Hogansburg, NY to Albert and Margaret (Tarbell) Lazore. He married Shirley Wheeler and together they enjoyed 47 years of marriage. He served this country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Henry worked as an Iron Worker for Local #440 for 27 years. He worked on many structures in the Southern Tier and would often point out that he built "that...
MASSENA – Betty V. Lamendola, 86, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 18, 2021 at Massena Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Betty and her twin sister, Janet, were born on January 10, 1935 in Massena, the daughter of the late Andrew and Charlotte (Lazore) Lamendola. She grew up in Massena and attended St. Mary's Parochial Schools and later schools in the Pine Grove community of Massena. Betty lived in Massena for many years with her family but lived for a time with her sister Janet in P...
James, aka Jimmy, was born on November 23, 1984 in Syracuse, NY. He spent the majority of his childhood in Akwesasne before moving to the Montreal area as a teenager. James passed away at the young age of 20 in September 2005 under tragic circumstances. James is survived by his mother, Joleen Rose Marie Bigtree, his grandmother, Sandra Jean Lazore of Syracuse, and his 4 siblings, Brandon Joseph Bigtree, Christopher Ryan Schultz, Joseph Eugene Coffey (Desirae Lavare), and Julie Elizabeth Ladue...
OGDENSBURG- With heavy hearts the family of Irl D. Hasty, 62, of Lee Drive Private mourn his tragic death on June 27, 2021 from injuries he sustained in a motorcycle accident. Irl was born on April 1, 1959 in Syracuse, the son of the late Irl and Yolanda (Mariano) Hasty. He attended Blodgett Elementary School, and later went on to graduate from George Fowler High School. He married Barbara Lazore of Akwesasne, and the couple was blessed with three children and six grandchildren. After ending...
AKWESASNE – Ida M. Forbes, 97, a longtime resident of Second Street, Kanatakon, passed away Sunday evening, July 4, 2021 at IA KHIH SOH THA Lodge. Ida was born on May 13, 1924 in Raquette Point, the daughter of the late Mitchell and Emma (Lazore) Oakes. She attended St. Regis Mohawk School and Bombay High School. She married Robert L. Forbes in August 1968 in Syracuse. He predeceased her on July 8, 1986. Ida worked as a waitress at various restaurants in many different communities. She later w...
AKWESASNE-Peter "Pete" J. Martin, "Shakoroniahtahkhwa Rohskarewake Kwe," Sr., age 71, of 20 Martin Road, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at the Ottawa General Hospital after a long-fought battle with his health. Peter was born August 28, 1949 in Cornwall, Ontario, the son of Richard and Anne Marie (née Thompson) Martin. He attended schools on Kawehno:ke and was a fluent Kanieńkehá speaker. In his younger years, Pete followed the fearless career path of his Mohawk ancestors and became a sk...
AKWESASNE – Pastor Wendell D. "Willie" "WillJay" Jock, 75, of State Route 37, was welcomed back into the loving arms of his Savior unexpectedly Friday afternoon, July 2, 2021 at Massena Hospital. Willie was born on February 11, 1946 in Akwesasne, the son of the late Raymond J. and Christina (Brown) Jock. He attended school in Akwesasne and graduated from Salmon River Central School. He attended Springfield College and he continued his education at Portland Bible College. He fell in love with a...
BRASHER FALLS- Stephen D. Ingle, 73, of Smith Road, Brasher Falls, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 5, 2021 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital with his family by his side. Stephen was born on January 4, 1948 in Elmira, New York, son of the late Edwin D. and Catherine I. (Dailey) Ingle. He attended school in the Catskills until he drafted into the US Army in 1967 and served until his honorable discharge in 1970. Stephen was a farmer and loved it. He also worked for the Town of Brasher Highway...
Linda Mustaffa passed away at the age of 81, on Sunday, June 20, 2021, in Hemet, California. She was born to John Cooke and Josephine (Herne) Cooke, on Wednesday, November 29, 1939, in Akwesasne, New York, and was one of twelve children. While Linda balanced her career as a school bus driver, she was also an amazing and dedicated mother. She was blessed with six children that would later make Linda a grandmother as well. In her spare time, she enjoyed the beach, gardening, and puzzles. Linda's...
