Obituary for Morgan Ruth Mena
MENA, MORGAN RUTH (Oboodaashquanishii, “Dragonfly”), age 33, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at McLaren Bay Region Hospital in Bay City.
Morgan was born December 6, 1989, in Alma, Michigan, the daughter of Patrick Mena and Marion Williams. She was a member of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe. Morgan had a heart of gold and her great sense of humor brought laughter to many. She loved her daughters very much and she held a very strong sense of family. She and Joe Genia, her very beloved man, shared a very strong bond. Her family meant everything to her.
Morgan is survived by her significant other, Joe Genia; her two beautiful daughters, Myleyah Hunter, Nickilah Hunter; step daughter Analeigha Gibbs; mother Marion Williams; brother Lucas (Angelica) Martinez; nieces Aaliyah Mena, Nevaeh Bustina, Emiliana Martinez; nephew Antonio Bustinza; and many aunts, uncles, cousins on both maternal and paternal sides of her family.
Morgan was preceded in death by her father, Patrick Mena; brother Nicholas Mena; grandparents John Williams, Marilyn Sprague, Richard Sprague; very beloved aunt Meghann Williams; and uncle Robert Williams.
Funeral Services for Morgan will be held at Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Gym on Friday, April 14, 2023, at 1 p.m. with Fred and Denise Cantu officiating. A luncheon will be held immediately following at the tribal gym. The family will receive friends on Friday beginning at 11 a.m. until the time of the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Envelopes will be available at the tribal gym. Morgan was a donor to the Gift of Life program.
Morgan was born December 6, 1989, in Alma, Michigan, the daughter of Patrick Mena and Marion Williams. She was a member of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe. Morgan had a heart of gold and her great sense of humor brought laughter to many. She loved her daughters very much and she held a very strong sense of family. She and Joe Genia, her very beloved man, shared a very strong bond. Her family meant everything to her.
Morgan is survived by her significant other, Joe Genia; her two beautiful daughters, Myleyah Hunter, Nickilah Hunter; step daughter Analeigha Gibbs; mother Marion Williams; brother Lucas (Angelica) Martinez; nieces Aaliyah Mena, Nevaeh Bustina, Emiliana Martinez; nephew Antonio Bustinza; and many aunts, uncles, cousins on both maternal and paternal sides of her family.
Morgan was preceded in death by her father, Patrick Mena; brother Nicholas Mena; grandparents John Williams, Marilyn Sprague, Richard Sprague; very beloved aunt Meghann Williams; and uncle Robert Williams.
Funeral Services for Morgan will be held at Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Gym on Friday, April 14, 2023, at 1 p.m. with Fred and Denise Cantu officiating. A luncheon will be held immediately following at the tribal gym. The family will receive friends on Friday beginning at 11 a.m. until the time of the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Envelopes will be available at the tribal gym. Morgan was a donor to the Gift of Life program.