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MAY 15, 2023
Smoke Signals
3rd annual
Holmes
Reunion
Happy birthday on May 7 to
Nakai Rock!
We’re so proud of you and will
always be by your side.
Saturday, July 22, from noon
to 5 p.m.
Day Park, Grand Ronde
Please bring a side dish or
dessert.
No alcohol or drugs allowed.
For more information, call
Dave or Sue Clark at 541-
921-3100.
Learn how to recognize the
roles in bullying: the bully,
the victim, the bystander,
the upstander, and the
relational aggressor.
Please use the link or QR code to join us.
http://bit.ly/GrandRondeParentWorkshop
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is
partnering with DevNW to offer a Financial
Foundations workshop.
Financial Foundations explores the following
topics:
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Budget & Cash Flow Planning
Money Goal Setting
Tackling Debt
Channeling Savings for big goals
Financial Planning for retirement
Protecting Your Assets
Strengthening Credit
Scan QR code to register online or visit
https://www.devnw.org/go/ctgr/
Walking On...
Elizabeth Joann (Brown) Leno
Nov. 9, 1952 3 May 2, 2023
Tribal spouse and longtime Tribal employ-
ee Elizabeth <Liz= Joann (Brown) Leno, an
amazing wife, mother, grandmother, daugh-
ter, sister, aunt and friend to many, passed
away on May 2, 2023, at the age of 70.
She was born Nov. 9, 1952, to Richard
and Darlene (Hill) Brown. She grew up in
Willamina, graduating from Willamina High
School in 1970.
On Oct. 23, 1971, she married Reynold
<Reyn= Leno. They raised a family in Wil-
lamina and she loved her hometown and
enjoyed attending events, such as the Fourth
of July celebration, Christmas activities and
the art tour.
For the past 31 years, Liz worked as a Member Beneots specialist for the
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde where she met and became friends
with Tribal members from all over the country.
Liz9s orst love was Reyn and her children and grandchildren, having
often said that being a wife, mother and grandmother was all she ever
wanted in life. She also adored her family and spending time with all of
them while reminding her nieces and nephews who their favorite aunt was.
Her other loves included Disneyland family vacations, Christmas, planting
nowers and Elvis music. She was a friend to all who met her, giving her
time to listen and also to give advice and encouragement when needed.
Liz9s presence in life was felt by all as she gave her all to the people she
cared about. She has impacted so many lives and will be deeply missed.
She is survived by her mother, Darlene of Sheridan, Ore.; husband,
Reyn of Willamina, Ore.; daughter, Angela (Ariah) Fasana of Willamina;
sons, Shonn (Egypt) Leno and Dustin Leno of Willamina; brothers, Tom
Brown of Grand Ronde, Ore., Ray (Diana) Brown of Albany, Ore., and
Wayne (Phyllis) Brown of Dallas, Ore.; grandchildren, Cheyanne (Tyler)
Heidt, Justin Fasana, Nikia Mooney, Darien Leno, Bayleigh Leno, Koana
Leno, Maleah (Tomas) Espinoza and Bryson Leno; and great-grandchil-
dren, Bentley and Calvin Stauffer, and Palmer Heidt. She was preceded
in death by her father, Richard.
At Liz9s request there will be no services, but a celebration of life will
be held later this summer. Final arrangements were handled by Bollman
Funeral Home of Dallas. In lieu of nowers, please make donations to the
Willamina Fourth of July Celebration or city of Willamina for purchase
and upkeep of Christmas lights and decorations.
Other passings
Barney Eugene Cummings
Sept. 10, 1956 3 May 1, 2023
"We don't have to do it
Tribal Elder Barney Eugene Cummings passed all
on alone.
Monday,
1, 2023,
We May
were
at the age of 66.
never meant to."
Huston Jost Funeral Home in Lebanon, Ore., is assisting the family.
-Brene Brown
Funeral service details were pending at press time.
Mental Health Texts
iLAUNCH presents
!
On Fridays you will receive a message
about mental health, a social
emotional tip or a simple quote or
This class is required to sign up for the IDA program, see IDA flyer for more info.
message of encouragement.
In person @ CTGR Community Center 3 Four 2hr sessions
Tuesday9s 5:30-7:30pm (May 9 th , 16 th , 23 rd , 30 th )
Zoom 3 One 8hr session 3 Saturday April 22 nd or May 20 th
Text JOIN to
(971) 318-3459