Curtis D. Jones, "Sota" 49 of the Spirit Lake Nation, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND

The Wake for Curtis will be on Friday, July 10, 2026 at the Tekakwitha Center, St. Michael, ND beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service and Time of Remembrance at 7:00 p.m. The procession to St. Michael will leave at 4:00 p.m. on Friday from City Plaza, Devils Lake, ND. Funeral Services for Smokey will be on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 10:00 also at the Tekakwitha Center with Reverend Paul Schuster officiating. Burial will be in St. Michael's Cemetery. 

Curtis “Smokey” Jones was born on July 1, 1976 in Devils Lake, ND to the late Nathan “Buck” Jones and Cecelia (Mazakehomni) (Feather) Jones.

Smokey was raised in the St. Michael area and attended school in St. Michael and Four Winds where he played basketball throughout his high school years.

Smokey was a very humble, kind-hearted warrior, always willing to help and was always there for his family. He was the families favorite uncle. Smokey traveled to pow-wow country throughout the United States and Canada and made many friends in his travels.

Smokey met Amber Teeters and they were the proud parents of two children Skailee Jones and Jaden Jones. He later met Jesse Mason and were parents to two beautiful daughters Curean Jones and Torri Jones.

Curtis is survived by his children Skailee Jones, Jaden Jones, Curean Jones and Torri Jones; brothers Nathan Jones Jr., Lydell Jones and Kermit DeMarce; sisters Clarice “Maggie Mae” Jones and Tammy Jones; aunties Diane Jackson and Doris Longie; many dear nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents Buck and Cecelia Jones, sister Shannon Jones, brother Kevin Jones and several other beloved family members.

Smokey will be greatly missed by all who loved him, especially his big lil sister, Maggie Mae who he was always with.

Active Pallbearers: Oscar Feather, Art Feather, Robbie Sokoloski, Jaden Jones, Lydell, and Derrick Jackson.

Honorary Bearers: Iva Jones, August Goodbird, Trevor Jones, Kermit DeMarce, Nathan Jones Jr., Chad Driver, Leland Bullhead, Candace Smith, Brenda Jaclson, Jeanetta Jackson, Tammy Jones, ReNa Lohnes, Mike Defender, Jade Defender, Genaveve Carmona, Wesley Jackson, and the DeMarce Boys “Eagle Tail Singers”.

If we forgot anybody, we are sorry. It wasn’t our intention. Smokey had friends and family all across pow-wow country.

Curtis D. Jones, 49 of the Spirit Lake Nation, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND