DAMIEN JAMES SMITH

Damien James Smith  Damien passed onto heaven on Thursday, April 24, 2014 at his family’s home in Tokio, ND.  Family and friends will meet at the Dakotah Oyate Lutheran Church, rural Tokio on Thursday, (today) May 1, 2014 beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. The procession to the church will leave on Thursday, today at 4:00 p.m. from Wal-Mart. Funeral Services for Damien will be held on Friday, May 2, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. also at the Dakotah Oyate Lutheran Church with Pastor Paul Young officiating. Active Pallbearers for Damien will be Carlos Mendez Sr., Carlos Mendez, Jr., Kuda OldRock and Davey Belgarde. Honorary Pallbearers will be Norman and Lisa Blackbird, Arlene Krulish, Brooklyn Belgarde, Cyril Shaw, Kyle Belgarde, Denny Smith, Megan Charboneau and family, Lacie Cavanaugh, Donise Richotte, Rosalie OldRock, Lavonne Alberts, Winona Fox, Joel RedFox, Joyce Mendez, Larissa Leftbear, Mona Leftbear, Austin Smith, Leann Leftbear, Sarah Gutierrez, Misty Luger and the Spirit Lake EMTS. We are sorry if we missed anyone, it was not intentional. Damien Smith was born on October 4, 2013 to Iris Mendez and Orlen Smith Jr. Damien was a very happy little guy, he enjoyed being with his family. He always had a smile on his face, with his big bright eyes. He enjoyed many things with his short time with us such as, jumping in his jumper. He loved to sit up and watch everyone, including his favorite shows, “SpongeBob Squarepants: and “Mickey Mouse Club House”. He loved to watch his big brother Angel practice his ninja moves and enjoyed his singing. He also enjoyed when his big sister Christa would sing to him. Angel and Christa enjoyed having their little brother around even if he was crying they would try and comfort hime. He also had his special time with his Grandma Trudy. He loved his mommy time with lots of hugs and kisses, he was her “Chunks of Love”. The foods that he enjoyed were mashed potatoes, rice, steamed broccoli and he enjoyed snacking on his Cheetos. Damein spent a short time with his family, but he will never be forgotten and will be in our hearts forever. Damien is survived by his loving parents Iris Mendez and Orlen Smith Jr. Brother: Angel Mendez Sister: Christa Mendez Grandparents: Trudy Iceman, Carlos Mendez Sr. and Karen Long Elk Great Grandparents; Cora Iceman, Donald Iceman, Winona Fox and Dolly Azure Aunts: Almira Iceman, Leanne Iceman and Terresa Long Elk Uncles: Carlos Mendez Jr., Rafeal Mendez and Darris Long Elk Cousins: Destiny Iceman, Lakeisha Iceman, Esther and Journey Dauphinais, Aiden Iceman, Debrianah Mendez, Shyne McKay, Kyle Iceman, Kaylo Iceman, Aubrianah Mendez, Mckenzie McKay, Sonni Owlboy, Breanne McKay, Hunter Owlboy, Ilyanna Long Elk and Brayden Long Elk and many extended family.  Those that will meet Damien in heaven are his grandfather Orlen Smith Sr.; uncles Daniel Smith, Jason Feather Sr., Milton Green Jr., Manuel Littlewind Jr., Dion James Iceman and Joquin de la Paz; great great grandparents Benedict and Rosalie Sherman.  Your Smile Your smile can mend a broken heart, And heal a broken soul. Bring light to the depths of darkness As deep as it may go. Your smile brought hope to all When it seemed that life was lost. Too broke to purchase peace Your smile, it paid the cost. The smile of an angel A smile, God’s very own. God missed you much too much He turned a gift into a loan. Our lives a little darker Now that your smile is not around. But Heaven just got brighter With your smile shining down.   To my love, Damien From Uncle Carlos