Warren "Mokie" Blake

April 26, 1964 - November 23, 2010 "Mokie Blake" was born in Crescent City on April 26, 1964 and joined his creator on November 23, 2010. He is survived by his loving parents; father Richard "John" Blake, mother Letitia "Lovey" Guyer and step-father Edward Guyer, Sr. He is loved and will be greatly missed by his siblings Cynthia Blake Williamson of Redding, Richard Blake of Hoopa, Terri Blake Rivera of Kelseyville, Dorothy Blake Fry of Yuba City and Edward Guyer, II, of Hoopa. He will be missed by his 13 nieces and nephews (who all enjoyed spending time with their "Uncle Mokie"), paternal Uncle Roy Blake, Aunts Ethel Blake and Jeanette Nesbitt and maternal Aunt Maude McCovey. Mokie leaves behind over 150 cousins and the best friend a guy could ever have, Don McNamara of Crescent City, who is recognized as part of the Blake Family. Mokie was very proud to be a member of the Yurok Tribe and his ability to exercise his cultural right to fish for salmon on the Klamath River. He proudly taught his family to build, mend, and strip the nets "the right way," and to know the river well enough to know when and where to fish. He lived his entire life in Crescent City, as well as the Klamath River and on the ocean. His favorite place was at the "Blake Riffle" in the Klamath Glen. Mokie attended Bess Maxwell, Crescent Elk and Del Norte High School. He worked with his father at the Redwood Country Saw Shop and on various fishing boats in the Crescent City area. Not only was Mokie well known along the Klamath River by the locals but also by the numerous tourists who returned to the area year after year to fish. It was not uncommon for him to be on the river and have someone yell "Hey, Moke! Where are the fish hitting?" Mokie was a fisherman, who not only fished for his family, but also was generous enough to fish for friends. Mokie had a sincere passion for fishing and enjoyed spending as much time as possible on the Klamath River. The river seemed to be Mokie's meditation place. He often commented he would just go down to the landing and sit, watch the water, and listen to the fish jump. Mokie and his dad, John, made the Blake Riffle their second home. If not at home in Crescent City, family and friends knew they would be in the Klamath Glen, where they gardened, fished and camped out. The "Camp" was a location for family gatherings and on arrival one would see Mokie and his Dad sitting by the fire, waiting for everyone to arrive. Mokie was the "camp Chef" preparing his special meals during family gatherings. Mokie was an avid reader, who spent most of his free time, reading and gaining knowledge about various subjects. His bright smile, good sense of humor, and laugh will be missed by all who knew him. Mokie loved to joke and tease everyone who was around, but especially loved to tease his siblings and got away with it because he was their baby brother. Viewing is scheduled for Friday, December 3, 2010 at Wier's Mortuary Chapel at 408 G Street, Crescent City from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 4, 2010 beginning at 10 AM at the Yurok Tribal Office in Klamath, CA. His ashes will be spread by his immediate family and close friends at a later date. Pallbearers: Brian Williamson, Glenn Thompson, Jr., Loren Colegrove, Richard Rivera, Mark Fry, Bruce Williamson, Dave Severns, and Jack Scott. Honorary Pallbearers: Don McNamara, Pliny "Jack" Jackson, Patrick Jackson, George "Porty" Blake, George "Chet" McCovey, Jr., "Tall Don", Albert Jasso, Dave Gensaw, Joe Skinner, Aaron Ashley, Kenny Quinones, Tyler Fry, Trey Soder and Alan "Oops" Gates. The family of Mokie Blake regrets they were unable to list all of Mokie's friends, but you know who you are. Arrangements are being handled by Wier's Mortuary in Crescent City. Please sign the guest book at www.Times-Standard.com, click obits.