Category Obituaries

Isaac Ford

Isaac Xavier Ford was born on April 13, 2000, in Burley, Idaho, to Samantha Ford and was a member of the Navajo Nation. Isaac spent his early years in Fruitland, N.M., attending Ojo Elementary before moving to Burley to live…

Bob Sobotta, Sr. 

Robert “Bob” Jude Sobotta Sr., 88, of Lapwai, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, leaving behind a legacy rooted in faith, community and service. Born on Sept. 12, 1937, in Lapwai to George and Anne…

Ilapayktma Pinkham Bourgeau

Ilapayktma (Red Northern Lights) Pinkham Bourgeau, fondly known as Ila, was born in Spokane, Washington, on September 10, 1999, to Kenny Bourgeau Jr. and Tisa Pinkham. Ilapayktma passed away in the arms of his mother in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, on…

George White Eagle

George White Eagle was born April 1, 1954, in Seattle, Washington, and passed away October 9, 2025 at Clearwater Valley Hospital in Orofino, Idaho.  George grew up in the Seattle area and attended school at White Center Heights, Cascade Junior…

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…

Virginia Scott

Virginia “Gin” Scott, a member of the Nez Perce Tribe, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her children and family. Virginia was born July 23, 1977 at Lewiston, Idaho to David “Di Di” Scott and Ronda Spaulding. Virginia…

Jared “Jerry” Wade Clapp (Shippentower)

Jared “Jerry” Wade Clapp (Shippentower) June 8th, 1964 – August 8th, 2025 Jerry, 61, passed away in his home in Salt Lake City Utah on August 8, 2025. Jerry was born in Lewiston Idaho, and was a Nez Perce Tribal…

Regina White Eagle

Regina S. White Eagle passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 in Kamiah, ID. Regina, “Gina” as she was fondly called, was born on October 21, 1954 in Orofino, Idaho, to Thomas and Adeline Samuels. Gina attended school in…

Ronald Wohlert

Ronald August Wohlert, 83, former resident of Lapwai, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025, and was welcomed into the arms of his Savior. Born on Sept. 3, 1941, in La Crosse, Wis., Ron grew up on his family’s farm…

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