Dante’ Blade Rhoades, the youngest son of the late Apryl LaVonne McKinnon and Arthur “Danny” Daniel Rhoades, Jr., born on October 14, 1999, in Eureka, left his earthly home and joined his heavenly family and his Lord on Saturday, September 21, 2024. He is the grandchild of Pamela Risling of Hoopa and the late Rodney “Rocky” McKinnon, Sr. of Hoopa (maternal), and Linda Smith Rhoades of Hoopa and Arthur Rhoades, Sr. of Pitt River (paternal).

Dante’ was a proud Hoopa Tribal Member who lived most of his life in Hoopa with his loving grandmother Pamela Risling. He was also a descendant of the Karuk, Yurok and Pit River tribes. Dante’ learned his cultural practices. Attended ceremony and learned his local flora and fauna.

He attended Hoopa High School for three years and graduated from Matel High School. While at Hoopa High, Dante enjoyed weight training and football. This is where he bonded with his lifelong best (cousins)friends; Jared and Ryan Matilton, Tomas Mosier and Zane Grant, Juan Trujillo, Shannon Albers. And we can’t forget playing opposite Hoopa: John Dakota McGinnis, his best friend and cousin. These young men always maintained a special place in his heart, and close relationships through life

Dante’ attended American River College in Sacramento, Ca, for two years, concentrating on fulfilling his associate’s degree. He took his love for fitness with him, working out weight training and learning martial arts. He took his love for football as well only, “fantasy football.”

One of Dante’s favorite things was spending time with his elders, learning the history of his family and of his tribe, and just enjoying a good conversation about politics and current events. He really enjoyed long rides with Gramma Pam, Uncle Dale and Great Uncle Mahlon: he became a family historian and learned the locations of all the special places of family memories. He was greatly appreciated and adored for his interest and time

He is preceded in death by his beloved mother Apryl LaVonne McKinnon, Father Arthur Daniel “Danny” Rhoades, Jr., brothers Erroll Daniel and Mark “Marky’o” Rhoades, Grandfather Rodney “Rocky” McKinnon, Sr., grandfather Arthur Rhoades, Sr., grandmother Linda Smith Rhoades (David “Davey” Drake, Jr.), and his great grandparents: Barbara Marshall Risling and Anthony Risling, Sr., Hoyt and Dorothy Davis, Neil McKinnon and Germain Smith, Arthur Daniel Rhoades Sr. and uncle Willie Nelson.

He left behind his loving grandmother Pamela Risling, his big brother Phillip Reed, his sister Trista LaVonne Rhoades, and brothers; Arthur Daniel “Shy” Rhoades, III., and Dusty Rhoades. His Nieces; Weysey Reed, Apryl LaVonne Mitchell, Akira Reed, Miliani Reed, and Tori Rhoades. Nephews; Edward Mitchell, Jr. and Dwayne Reed. His Uncles; Rodney McKinnon, Jr., and Erik McKinnon. His Aunts; Shawn Moore Meyers, Erryn McKinnon, Heather Rose McCovey and Kassi McKinnon, and numerous cousins.

Dante’ was a very private person, so the family will be holding a private gravesite service on Friday, October 11, 2024: followed by breaking of the bread with the family at the First Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Any side dishes or desserts can be dropped at the Church or with either Nikki Risling or Pamela Risling.

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