Heather May Brazil was born on May 8, 1989, in Arcata, to the late Ronald Brazil and Dorcas Marshall. Heather entered into rest on February 21, 2025, after living a life of laughter, love and a few too many sarcastic comments.

Heather attended elementary school and high school in Hoopa, where she graduated as a part of Hoopa High’s Class of 2007. As a member of the Hupa Valley Tribe, she carried her roots with her everywhere — even when she was on the hunt for the perfect meme to share with her friends and family.

A self-proclaimed Harry Potter enthusiast from the moment the first book hit the shelves, Heather was a proud member of Slytherin House. She was convinced it wasn’t just about cunning and ambition — it was about being the best at sarcastic remarks and finding humor in the darkest corners of life. Her wit could make anyone laugh, whether you needed it or not, and she had the ability to quote nearly every movie, often at the most inappropriate times, just to make sure everyone was laughing.

Heather is preceded in death by her sweet baby girl, Serenity Hope, a loss she carried in her heart every single day. She is also preceded in death by her big sister Rebecca Brazil, father Ronald Brazil, cousin Thomas Mosier Jr, maternal grandparents Joseph and Eunice Marshall, and paternal grandparents Ralph and Norma Brazil.

Heather is survived by her children, David and Kylie Cross, her mother Dorcas Marshall, sisters Kathie and Leah Brazil, nieces and nephew Abigael Gulley, Mackenzie Brazil, Trinity and Emelie Cabodi, Rebecca, Caroline, and Brandon Christian, her boyfriend Geno Masten. She also leaves behind her Aunt Dorene Kautsky (George), Uncle Emil Marshall (Darla), Aunt Joann, and too many cousins to name who know they’re probably going to keep hearing her jokes forever, whether they like it or not.

We would like to take a moment to thank everyone who knew and loved Heather, especially those who truly appreciated her one-of-a-kind sense of humor. While her jokes may no longer fill the room, they’ll live on in every sarcastic quip, every movie quote, and every laugh shared in her honor. We also want to express our deep gratitude to the Palliative Care Team and ICU staff at Providence St. Joseph Hospital for the extraordinary care they provided Heather in her final days. Their compassion and support meant the world to us.

A celebration of life is scheduled for 1 p.m. on March 8 in Hoopa at the Legion Hall. In true Heather fashion, this gathering will be a time to share her unforgettable quotes and stories — the more sarcastic, the better. Come ready to laugh, reminisce and celebrate the incredible person Heather was.