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Elmina Eagleman-Pete Obituary

ROCKY BOY - Elmina Sue Eagleman-Pete, 16, of Rocky Boy, died Sunday at Northern Montana Hospital in Havre. The cause of death is under investigation by the Hill County Coroner's office.
Her wake service has begun and continues through Monday at the Rocky Boy Lutheran Church with her funeral service 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will take place in Eagleman Family Cemetery. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home of Havre is handling arrangements.
Elmina was born Dec.18, 1992 in Havre, Mont., to Glenda Eagleman and Cyr Pete. She was raised and educated in Rocky Boy. Elmina was a friendly young girl who made friends wherever she went. She liked to listen to music, visit with her friends and family, attend powwows, surf the Internet and was an excellent photographer. She also enjoyed playing and teasing her brothers.
Elmina is survived by her mother, Glenda Eagleman of Rocky Boy; her father, Cyr Pete of Yakima Nation, Wash.; sisters Mercedes Pete and Cyrayah Pete both of Yakima Nation, Wash.; brothers Ira and Issac Wells of Rocky Boy and Alex Pete of Yakima Nation; great-grandmother Barbara Eagleman and great-grandfather Glenn Eagleman of Rocky Boy; and grandmother Leona Gopher of Wapato, Wash.
She was preceded in death by her many aunts, uncles, and maternal and paternal grandparents.
Condolences may be posted online at [email protected] and/or gftribune.com/obituaries.

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Published by Great Falls Tribune on Sep. 14, 2009.

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Rainelle Edmo

September 18, 2009

Sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family I met your daughter at my aunt Laura's and she was a very nice girl!!!

September 18, 2009

dear glenda and cyr sorry for the loss of your angel may god be with you and my prayers are with you folks .marlene castillo of va

Virginia & Rainna Calf Looking

September 15, 2009

Dear Glenda and Family, Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and the family. I got to know Elmina from Browning when she would come up an visit my aunt, Laura. She was such a sweet child and very friendly. Be strong together and remember the everlasting happy memories you all shared. My families prayers and blessing are with the family.

September 15, 2009

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Robin RainingBird

September 14, 2009

Sorry for your loss,my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tisha Henderson

September 14, 2009

Elmina used to be one of my closest friends, to hear of her passing brought me alot of sadness, my family and I wanted to say sorry for the great loss. Our best wishes....
The Henderson Family.

ricci ameline

September 14, 2009

sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you guys take care and she will be missed but not forgotten

Andrea Eagleman

September 14, 2009

Sorry sister for your great loss, be strong for everyone, and take care during this very hard time.

Melinda Gopher

September 14, 2009

Very sorry to hear about 'Mina's tragic passing. Much condolences to Barbara, Leona, Glenda and the entire family at this difficult time.
Melinda Gopher, Brock Conway & Family-----------

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