Mimikwé

Victoria A. Rice, age 67, of Hayward, died Saturday, November 5, 2022.

Victoria Ann Rice was born February 23, 1955, in Phelps, WI, the daughter of Kendall & Lillian (Johnson) Rice. She graduated from Eagle River High School. "Uncle Mimi" worked for Robbinsdale School District 281 in New Hope, MN for 30 years as a tutor and Indian Advocate. She enjoyed planting flowers, reading and spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her son Richard Rice, Ronald (Nash) Rice, Jimmy Northrup & Joe Graven; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren; sister Myrna Medicinehorse; brothers Arnold (Lori) Rice, Sherwin (Tonja) Rice, Bill Rice; "Uncle Mimi" had many nieces & nephews.

Victoria was preceded in death by her parents; brother Richard; infant sister Rose; grandparents Rose & Pete Johnson and Edith Rice & John Dick.

Tribal Funeral Rites were held at 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at the Multipurpose Building in Lac du Flambeau.  Kelly LaMere officiated. Burial was in Partridge Lake Cemetery in Star Lake, WI. Visitation was held from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. with a feast beginning at 6:00 p.m. prior to the service at the Multipurpose Building.

Honorary casket bearer was her great grandson Tecumseh "TJ" Jack.

Casket bearers were her nephews and friends.