Raymond Joseph Richotte

Raymond J. Richotte, 14 of Fort Totten, ND passed on to the Spirit World, Friday morning, August 15, 2008 at his home. The Wake for Raymond will be held at the Tekakwitha Center, St. Michael on Wednesday, August 20, 2008 beginning at 4:30 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services for Raymond will be on Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, St. Michael. Fr. Brian Moen will officiate and burial will be in St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery, St. Michael. The Procession to the Tekakwitha Center will leave the Wal-Mart Parking Lot on Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. Serving as Casket Bearers for Raymond will be Doogie Richotte St. Pierre, Murle Richotte Jr., Tyrone Bear, Christopher Garnett, Anthony Garnett, Martin Hulst, Ryan Hulst, Cody DeVold, Scotty Bull and Brody Cavanaugh. Honorary Bearers will be all of Raymond’s loving family and many friends. The Native Connection will be providing singers and drums. Raymond Joseph was born on August 29, 1993 at Grand Forks, ND the son of Robert and Christine Richotte. Raymond was named after his “Very Special” uncle, Raymond Joseph Richotte. Raymond had just graduated 8th grade from Warwick Public School. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, swimming, listening to pow-wow music and playing basketball. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family, always joking and teasing, always bringing a smile to our faces. We all have shared a lot of good memories, but it is his sense of humor we all will miss so much. Raymond is a very special kid to all his family and will be greatly missed but never forgotten and will always be loved and forever in our hearts. Raymond is survived by his parents, Robert and Christine Richotte of Fort Totten. Sisters: Karissa, Lichelle, Aiana and Trinity Richotte Brothers: Dolan, Todd, Arthur and Robert Jr. Richotte Grandfather: Leonard Richotte, Fort Totten Grandparents: Alvin and LaVerne Bear also Fort Totten Aunts and Uncles: Robert Hulst Jr., Murle (Angela) Richotte Sr., Tina Hulst, Amelia Hulst, Corrina (Wayne) Sogge, Marie (Gary) Richotte, Lisa Richotte and Tyrone Bear. Many great aunts, great uncles and cousins also survive. He was preceded in death by his great grandmother, Mabel Dance Eagle Cavanaugh; great grandfather, Clarence Cavanaugh; grandmother, Amelia “Pokey” Richotte; grandfathers, Arthur Martin and Benjamin Cavanaugh; uncle, Raymond Richotte; aunts, Nicole Baer and Pamela Mazakahomni.