Eloise Alice Yanez Waabishkaanakwadookwe

Eloise Alice Yanez, Waabishkaanakwadookwe, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024  at her home near McGregor.  She was born April 6, 1961 in Le Sueur to Roger and Angeline (Boyd Wadena) Colton.  She graduated high school and college, earning a Bachelors degree.  She worked as a paraprofessional and enjoyed camping, crafts, beading, sewing, knitting, and spending time with her family.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Torivio Yanez, brothers: Richard Boyd, Francis Colton and  Roger Colton.  Eloise is survived by her sisters: Mary Colton, Rosa Colton (Robert), Alida Colton, Jennifer Wadena; Many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, other special relatives and friends who mourn her passing.

Visitation will begin at dusk on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at East Lake Community Center in East Lake – McGregor and will continue until the start of the Tribal Rights Service at 10:00am – Friday, January 19, 2024 at the East Lake Community Center.  Burial will be in the Big Sandy Lake Burial Grounds.  Arrangements are with McGregor Funeral Home in McGregor.  Go to www.srtfuneral.com to leave a message of condolence

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