LEIA MAY "NIISH MIGIZI KWE" MIX's Obituary
LEIA MAY “NIISH MIGIZI KWE” MIX, age 26, of Zeba, MI. passed away Thursday, October 7, 2010 at Marquette General Hospital following injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born in Temple, TX. on December 1, 1983 the daughter of Otis Renfro and Victoria Shalifoe. Leia was deeply committed in the KBIC Evenstart Program. She was a member of Keweenaw Bay Indian Community.
Leia is survived by her loving family; children, Jaycell Eoff at home, Kaden Allen Mix of Zeba, Kenya Mix at home, and Keonna Mix of Zeba, father Otis Renfro of Arkansas, mother Victoria Shalifoe of Zeba, brother Johnny (Tara) Renfro of Rogers, Arkansas, and grandparents Richard and Gloria Shalifoe of Zeba.
Traditional ceremonies for Leia were held at 12 noon on Monday, October 11, 2010 at the Tribal Ceremonial Room, located at the Ojibwa Senior Center, Baraga, with the guidance of Paul Halverson. Visitation began at 6 p.m. on Sunday, October 10, 2010 in the Tribal Ceremonial Room. Interment took place in the Assinins Cemetery.
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