Raymond Jonathon Joseph Smoke

~ Wambdi Cante Wa’ste Wicasa ~

“Eagle Good Heart Man”

 With sadness, we announce the sudden passing of Raymond Smoke on January 18, 2024 at his residence in Dakota Tipi First Nation at the age of 35 years.

Left to cherish his memory are his parents Denise Smoke and Rick Richards, grandma Diane Smoke, aunts Geneva and Miranda, uncle Terrence, girlfriend Amanda Rose, cousins Brandy, Sancia and Cassidy, and  his cats Ginger, Mary and Junky, as well a many family members and friends.

Raymond was predeceased by his Pops Michael Stewart, cousin Elissa Smoke, and great great grandpa and grandma Raymond Hepan and Victoria Smoke.

Traditional Wake will take place at the family home, 380 Spirit Rd., Dakota Tipi on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 4:00 pm.  Traditional Feast and Settings will be held at the family home on Friday, February 9, 2024 beginning at noon followed by burial at the Old Sioux Village Cemetery.

A tree will be planted in memory and cared for by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel.  www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com