Joseph David 'Smokin' Joe' Weaselhead

ST. IGNATIUS - Joseph David "Smokin' Joe" Weaselhead, 25, joined his ancestors on May 5, 2005.

Joe was born on April 20, 1980, in Spokane. He spent his early years in Wellpinit, Wash., and for the last several years traveling between the Ronan area and Wellpinit. At the time of his death he was living with his brother Loren Hernandez in St. Ignatius.

Friends and family will never forget his smiling face and endless energy. You never knew where or when he'd show up but you knew he'd have a smile and a hug for you.

On March 23, 2005, Shilo McDonald gave birth to Joseph Arlee Harry Weaselhead IV, Joe's son and the light of Joe's life. When he held his son a special joy lit up his face. Joe left us too soon and is missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his father, Joseph Leo "Dusty" (Linda) Weaselhead of Ronan; his mother Deb Andrews of Wellpinit; sister Lisa of Wellpinit; brother Loren Hernandez of St. Ignatius; many cousins, aunts, uncles and all his "brothers and sisters" on both reservations, and a large extended family.

Mass was held May 10 at the Longhouse in Wellpinit and burial was in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Wellpinit.