Waynetta Joy Iukes

She was preceded in death by her mother, Geraldine Williams, and by Byron Iukes.

Waynetta is survived by her father, Nelson Iukes Sr. and her father, Arthur Williams Sr.; her children, Melinda Napeahi, Nahale Napeahi, and Marquell Napeahi;her grandchildren Tessa, Kaeden, Maia, Alissa, and Karson; her siblings, Ron Iukes, Rose Iukes, Nelson Iukes Jr., Allen Iukes, George Williams, Jacqueline Williams, Jobey Williams, Carnegie Williams and Veronica Iukes; and numerous nieces and nephews. Waynetta had a heart that embraced everyone she loved and cared for and was known as “Nana” to many. Her love knew no bounds. She also shared a very special bond with her best friend, Optimus, who held a treasured place in her heart.

Waynetta will be remembered for her kind and generous heart, her unconditional love for family, and the warmth she showed to everyone she met. She touched countless lives and will be deeply missed.

An evening service will be held Wed. Feb. 11, 2026 at 6 PM at the Tulalip Gathering Hall. Funeral Service will be Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026 at 9 AM at the Gathering Hall with burial at Mission Beach Cemetery.