Charlestown, Rhode Island
Dr. Ella Wilcox-Thomas Sekatau passed Monday, April 7. She was 85. Mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, Dr. Ella was also the Ethno-Historian and Medicine Woman of the Narragansett Tribe. A legend of her time, Dr. Ella was instrumental in her tribe's quest...
Read MoreMy condolences to the family of aunt Ella, may you find comfort knowing she was loved by many. May the knowledge that she shared with our people continue to grow through out the generations to come and may the great Creator welcome her with open arms. Her presence will be greatly missed here on earth. Daughter of Mervin Bennett, whom was son of Carrie Hopkins.
Marlene (Bennett) Newman
May 06, 2014 | Torrington, CT
love you grammy
April 29, 2014
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family as you struggle through the grief and sadness. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Juliannne Jennings, Indian Country Today Media Network
April 18, 2014 | Italy
Those who knew Ella,Sekatau, while living will speak of her battles, her coups, her knowledge of customs, tradition, old way and of her most "powerful voice" for generations to come. That makes her a legend...
To:Our family we reach out in love as you grieve the loss of your matriarch. From: Sachem Naticksqw,Strong Medicine Bear,our tribe,and family still grieving the loss of our matriarch. There is a gathering of the strong women and they look down upon us all and give good words to...
April 16, 2014
Ella WILL BE MISSED BUT WILL ALWAYS WALK WITH THE NARRAGANSETT PEOPLE, MAY THEY KEEP HER TRADITIONS ALIVE AND TAUGHT IN HER NAME
JOHN J (LITTLE RAVEN) BROWN
April 15, 2014 | WATERFORD, CT
Aunt Ella will continue to be treasured throughout our lives. Always carrying love in her heart and a strength of endurance beyond our imaginations. Her loving hands holding ours gave us a warmth that we will miss greatly although we know she will be close by in spirit. Aunt Ella, we love you today like we loved you yesterday and tomorrow won't change any of those feelings. Please guide us when we need help and take comfort in knowing what you have left behind on this earth is stronger human...
frani & Les Peabody
April 11, 2014 | Moosup, CT
Dear family and relations,
With deep sympathy for the passing of Ella and much gratitude for her life.
May she find Peace on her journey as her spirit remains in our circle.
Taubotne Manitou,
Chief Hockeo, Roy Sebastian and Eastern Pequot Tribal Nation
April 11, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with the family, tribe and all of Indian Country. Dr Ella's passing is a great loss to our community. May she rest in peace.
Lorraine Russell
April 10, 2014 | Elkins Park, PA
Condolences to the family of Ella Wilcox Sekatau. Ella worked tirelessly for the Narraganssett Indian Tribe for many years. She will be sorely missed. May the Great Spirit bless and keep you.
Ann Champlin Souza
April 10, 2014 | Laurel, MD