Margaret Agnes Cagey-Greene
April 24, 1922 - April 05, 2016
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Margaret Agnes Cagey-Greene
April 24, 1922 - April 05, 2016
Obituary
Margaret Agnes Cagey-Greene, age 93, of Lummi, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2016. Born April 24, 1922, in Cushman, Tulalip to Agnes Veronica Hillaire and Joseph Elmer Cagey.
Survivors include: Sons Richard “Dick”, John “Goose”, George (Terry), Joel “Shine” Greene. Daughter: Jacqueline Greene-Jefferson, and brother Jack Cagey and sister Vicki Cagey, as well as numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by: husband Edmund (Tiger) Greene, parents Joseph Elmer Cagey and Agnes Veronica Hillarie, son Peter Victor, Edmund Greene Jr., daughter Donna Greene-Gaona, brothers Samuel Cagey Sr., William Cagey, George Cagey, Elmer Cagey, Virgil Cagey, Louie Washington, Joseph Washington, and sisters Clara Cagey, Mary Cagey, and Katherine Oreiro-Tally. She is also preceded in death by grandson Steven Michael Green, and grandaugther Lindsey “Boo-boo” Greene.
She was the voice of the people.
Took on the U.S. Governement and defeated them. Federal recognition of the Samish Tribe.
Employment:
LPS St. Luke’s Hospital, 14 years
Barber Weaver, 14 years
Evergreen St College, BA in American Native Studies
Chief-Samish Tribal leader, achieving Federal recognition for the Tribe
Lummi Legion Auxilliary Post #33
Honorary Degree NWIC
Taught @ Lummi Nation School
Fisherwoman
Professional Gambler
Mentor to many, many people
Funeral Mass
- Date & Time: April 9, 2016 (12:00 AM)
- Venue: St Joachim Catholic Church
- Location: 4195 Lummi Shore Rd Bellingham, WA 98225 - (Get Directions)
Prayer Service
- Date & Time: April 8, 2016 (12:00 AM)
- Venue: Crab Bay Long House
- Location: 3289 Lummi Shore Rd Bellingham, WA 98226 - (Get Directions)
9 responses to Margaret Agnes Cagey-Greene
Mary J Pavel says:
April 5, 2016
This is from my brother D. Michael Pavel and his family (Skokomish).
Sad indeed might be the morning of loss but each day rises with the joy and happiness of remembering the fond memories. For us, Auntie provided teachings that will stay with us forever and that we will never forget. My wife and I were new parents to Kaid’dub who was only a year old. We stopped by to visit Auntie to enjoy her company. Kaid’dub had just recovered from a terrible fever and with all the adjustments and complexity of life it was obvious we were a little stressed. Auntie said, “Leave Kaid’dub with me some evening and you two can go out.” Not sure if we even tried to say no . . . but do remember feeling humbled by the gesture.
• That was the first teaching: Look around and see who needs a break in life and offer them some support.
In in her 80’s, Auntie was experienced at communicating with babies and she seemed to have quite the wonderful conversations with Kaid’dub as they were both bantering back and forth as we departed. When we came back, they were both asleep.
• That was the second teaching: Good communication makes life more enjoyable and relaxed.
It was later when Kaid’dub was two years old that we discovered he was deaf. As the years went by and Kaid’dub was growing up and our paths crossed with Auntie we would say that was your first baby sitter. I smile and jokingly asked him one time, “Do you remember when Auntie watched you when you were just a year old?” thinking he wouldn’t remember because he was so young and while we did not know it at the time, he was deaf and would not have heard her voice. He said, “Yes, I do remember.” “What?” I said, asking “What do you remember?” “I remember her voice and how soft her skin was,” he said, “and her telling me I had a gift that allows me to listen to the spirit. She saw my deafness as a gift.”
• That was the third of many other teachings Auntie left us to remember forever: Kindness and compassion flow forth in our voice and touch when we recognize the strengths in other people, young or old, and when we do so that special feeling they get in return lets them know everything will be alright. Probably just when they need it the most.
Thank you Auntie. We love you.
Michael, Susan, Kaid’dub, and Akea Pavel, Skokomish
Diane Vendiola says:
April 5, 2016
My heart is heavy, I am so saddened at the loss of such a wonderful, amazing and truly awesome woman. I am proud to remember her as my trusted friend, cousin and inspiration. She was one of a kind and I will love her forever.
Connie Bonner-Britt says:
April 5, 2016
Our prayers are with the family. Many blessings and stories were received and shared from having the honor of working with Margaret during her time as Tribal Chairperson of the Samish Nation. Margaret was a leader, mentor and guide in coordinating the development of the Samish Longhouse Preschool Program in its early years. She represents the strength, knowledge and wisdom of how to stand strong, together, for all families and children in the Indian way. With humility and gratitude for your stories, leadership and courage, prayers are offered up to you and your family at this time.
Respectfully,
Connie Bonner-Britt
Julia Ortiz says:
April 5, 2016
Rest in Peace and Paradise auntie on the wings of eagles hysqe for all your time and teachings over the years! Hysqe for your love and dedication to children youth and families your vision your knowledge of language lineage and songs ! So grateful for you thanking your family for sharing you with us!
Deanna Williams says:
April 5, 2016
I would like to extend my condolences to the family of this beautiful lady. What an honor to meet Ms. Margaret at Crab Bay Smokehouse. Prayers for strength to each family member. I know she will be dearly missed.
Respectfully,
Deanna (Williams) Sonnie
Yakama/Lummi/Upper Skagit