- Date Of Birth: October 8, 2002
- Date Of Death: May 14, 2022
- State: Minnesota
Makhoa James Martin, “Naawigaabaw” meaning stands in the middle of both worlds, age 19, of the Marten Clan and of Cass Lake, MN started his journey to the spirit world on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at the Cass Lake IHS. He was born in Bemidji, MN on October 8, 2002, the son of Tanya Martin and Jeremy Jones.
Makhoa grew up in the Cass Lake and Bemidji area, he moved some but always returned to where his family was. He loved his family and took special care of the children and the elders in his large family. He loved to spend time with his many siblings, nieces, and nephews. He enjoyed watching the UFC and Boxing matches on T.V. with his dad and uncles.
He always looked forward to going fishing. He finished high school early, at age 16, so he could start serious training for boxing. He was always training at the gym or hitting the large bag at home. He liked to play video games and he was the best taco cook in the family! He was a respectful and loving young man who was easy to make friends. He always had a listening ear, or a motivational pep talk, he was a very supportive young man. Makhoa had a smile and laugh that was contagious, he lit up every room he entered, and will be missed dearly by all who knew him.
Makhoa is greeted in the spirit world by his grandma, Roxy; uncles, Franklin “Doc”, Mike, and Todd; great grandma, Florence Martin; aunt, Kathy; special nephew, Antoine; and best friends, James and Nathanial.
