Colten Kee Nez (QáyQaypa)

Colten K. Hall Nez, was an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. He was raised in Mission, OR and graduated from Nixyaawii Community School in 2007.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gaming, Star Wars, playing basketball and going to tournaments. He was a great friend, brother, son, and father. He had the biggest heart and put all of himself into everything he did. We will carry him in our hearts for eternity.

He is survived by his children – Emma, Kinsley, and Sequoia; his parents – Joan Hall and Wilson Nez; grandparents – Margaret Johnson and Tim Hall; and siblings – Abby Nez, Cassie Hall, Ira Nez, Nolan Nez, and Nathan Nez.

The dressing will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 13 at Pendleton Pioneer Chapel, Folsom-Bishop with Washat services following at the Mission Long House.  Final Seven burial will be at 7:00 a.m. on Friday at the Agency Cemetery.

“Death is a natural part of life. Rejoice for those around you who transform into the Force. Mourn them do not. Miss them do not…”

- Yoda