Gail Alice Sheena, age 49 of Oroville, died Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at North Valley Hospital in Tonasket. She was born June 9, 1965 in Merritt, BC to parents Christine August and Angus Archochan.
As a teen she travelled with her grandparents and her mother, Christine to Oroville as seasonal workers. Gail travelled many places and in 1987 she travelled the farthest to California, but always gravitated back to Oroville which she called home.
With the help of her mother, she raised five children. She was always lending a helping hand to others in need. She enjoyed her loud music and hollering when listening to Mexican music. Gail was interested in a variety of books, loved beading, collecting any and all owls, fishing and scratch tickets. She enjoyed her last years with Santo making memories with each other.
She is survived by her companion, Santo Bello Salas; mother, Christine August; children Lea Rodriguez, Christopher Sheena, Levon Garnica, Juanita Garnica and Cash Garnica; siblings Ricky August, Jade Sheena, April Lindley, Gerald Archochan and Rene Archochan and five Grandchildren
She was preceded in death by her father, twin siblings and one nephew.
Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 1 p.m. at Valley Christian Fellowship in Oroville with Pastor Randy McAllister, officiating. Memorials may be made in Gail’s name to Umpqua Bank, acct#7805966087, P.O.Box 430, Oroville, WA 98844.
Bergh Funeral Service and Crematory in care of arrangements.