Danyce Mae Laroque

Danyce Mae Laroque “Iyousmutkh” 55 of Satus, WA passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loved ones. She was an enrolled member of the Yakama Nation and proudly carried the name given to her by her kuthla who raised her. She was born in Toppenish, WA and raised in Wapato, WA. Danyce attended the Wapato School District where she enjoyed playing basketball and softball. She loved playing on teams with her family. At the age of 17 she met her soulmate Brian Dean Longee (BL). They had 4 kids together who she considered her pride and joy: Elias Wayne Longee, Laneya Mae Martin, Shaina Marie Aron longee and her baby Kaleb Gage Longee. She has 7 grandchildren that she absolutely adored and worshipped the ground they walked on: Ozzylynn, Elias(jr), Abel and Cain(her twins), Jaxson, Kalea and her youngest grandbaby Lovelyn. She cherished being a mother and grandmother. She had a passion for beading and riding Harley’s because she loved the wind in her hair. Danyce had the most beautiful and unique laugh that could light up any room she walked in. She will be welcomed with open arms to the creator by her mother Darlene Susan Bill, her father Wilson Thompson Laroque, her maternal grandparents Esther T. Bill and Woodrow Bill, her parental grandparents Tommy and Mini Laroque. As well as her sister, Velma Laroque. She is survived by her younger sister Angela Spoone, her soulmate BL, her children and grandchildren. Her family would like to thank all the nurses and doctors who provided the best care to their mother.