Obituary of Laurel M. Waite

Laurel M. Waite, age 76, of Banning, California passed away on April 2, 2016 at home surrounded by loved ones. She was born on November 15, 1939 in San Bernardino, California to Roy and Carol Waite. Laurel was a Morongo Tribe Member. She was a member of the Morongo Tribal Planning Commission for 20 years. In her younger years she enjoyed round-ups, time at the river, and enjoying her family and friends. Laurel is survived by her daughter Tracey, daughter-in-law Rhonda, her lifelong friend Barbara Gardner, niece Carol, nephew Stacey (wife Karen), and numerous great nieces and nephews. A viewing is scheduled to take place for Laurel on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Wiefels & Son Memorial Chapel: 50 E. Nicolet St. Banning, CA. 92220, followed by a Graveside Service on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery on the Morongo Indian Reservation: 11231 Mission Rd. Banning, CA 92220.