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 to Glory.

Darnai was born August 14, 1996 in Lewiston ID to Yvette Jones and Alvin Vaile. He was a proud descendant of the Nez Perce and Blackfeet Tribes. He attended Elementary and Middle School in Lapwai and Lewiston ID. In 2012 he moved to Spokane WA with his parents and siblings. He graduated in 2014 from Lewis & Clark High School. During High School Darnai excelled in wrestling making it to State his Senior Year. He was previously employed by the Northern Quest and 12 Tribes Omak Casinos in various positions. Darnai’s hobbies included long boarding, karaoke, watching Star Wars and Futurama, reading books, attending Pow Wows, going out clubbing and listening to Hip Hop music. He would often share funny memes and had many followers on Face Book.

He cherished Family time with his parents and siblings, going to the movies, local casinos (once winning over $2000), playing Call of Duty, cooking meals together, and taking Simba on walks to the park. He would often catch rides and randomly show up at family members door in Lapwai for little visits. Darnai was very generous and genuinely cared for his family & friends. He never met a stranger, he only met friends. He used to bring home stray kids, feed them, let them shower and sleep in his bed while he took the couch or floor.

He was an Awesome storyteller often leaving us speechless or in tears with a side ache from laughing so hard. He also proclaimed to be a ladies man forever working on his pickup lines.

He moved to Omak WA in 2023 making this his home until his untimely passing.

Although big in stature Darnai was a Teddy Bear with a gentle kind soul.

Left to cherish his memories are his Mother Yvette Jones, Father Alvin Vaile, Brothers Kishaun Vaile and Le’Vonn Vaile, Sister Kamari Vaile; Grandmothers Robin Jones, Elizabeth Ann Vaile; Uncles Robert Mason, Rickey Jones, Anthony Vaile, Andrew Vaile, Andy Vaile; Aunts Erika Mason, Stephanie Vaile; Girlfriend Nisha Alexander and a host of Aunties, Uncles, Cousins and Friends

Welcoming him into the Heavens are Grandfathers Irving “TC” Jones, Andrew Vaile; Great- Grandfathers William J Eneas SR, Ernest Jones; Great-Grandmothers Betty White-Corbett, Minnie Davis, Florence Bostwick, Aunties Aretha “Missy” Everett, Mary Woodard, and Leona Vaile.

The laughter and love

It always shone through

As you learned life’s messages

No matter how hard

The laughter and love always shone through.

As you played and shared

And helped and taught

The laughter and love always shone through.

As you touched our lives

With your generosity and care

Your laughter and love always shone through.

So, our sweet Nay Nay

You’ll never be gone

‘Cause your laughter and love

Will always shine through. -Author Unknown