Category Obituaries

Michael “Mike” James Adams

Dear NPT Staff and Nez Perce Tribal Community, From the Mike & Ann McCormack-Adams family, we greatly appreciate the generous love, friendship, and support provided to us during Mike’s illness. Mike passed peacefully on September 18, 2025. We will never…

Melvin “Crow” Paul Williamson Jr.

Melvin “Crow” Paul Williamson Jr. was born on Jan. 15, 1966, in Crow Agency, Mont., to the late Melvin Paul Williamson Sr., of Crow Agency, and Vicki Smith-Johnson, of Lapwai. He passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Crow grew…

Brian L. Holt, 60, Lapwai

Brian L. (Buffalo/Buff) Holt, Nez Perce Tribal Member, passed away on May 15, 2025, surrounded by his family.   He was born on August 23, 1964, in Lewiston, Idaho.  Brian was born to Loretta Scott and Maynard Holt. Brian had four…

Darnai Leon Vaile

On April 19, 2025 Darnai Leon Vaile climbed into the ring of life for his final bout and after 29 compelling rounds he was declared the Unified Undisputed Champion! He secured his title belt and took his Victory walk ascending…

Allen Pinkham Sr.

The Nez Perce Tribe will formally close all government offices on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in recognition of the passing of former Chairman Allen Pinkham Sr., a respected tribal leader, cultural historian, and veteran of the United States Marine Corps.…

Timothy “Al” Robert Wheeler Jr.

Ah-la-lim-yah-ta-ka-nin, Timothy “Al” Robert Wheeler Jr., 78, of Lapwai, Idaho passed away March 6, 2025 at Cascadia of Lewiston, of natural causes surrounded by loving family.Al was a member of the Nez Perce Tribe and a direct descendant of Chief…

Raquel Bullock

Raquel Bullock, an enrolled tribal member of the Colville Tribe and direct descendant of the Joseph Band, was taken from us on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. She was 21 years old. Raquel was born in Lewiston on Dec. 13, 2003,…

Mary Jane Galbreath

Mary Jane Galbreath, 75, of Kamiah, passed away suddenly at SJRMC in Lewiston on February 21, 2025, surrounded by her daughters. Many other friends and family gathered in her honor. She battled ovarian cancer for the second time and was…

Verified by MonsterInsights