Samuel Kame Williams

Samuel Kame Williams was born on October 30, 2025, and transitioned to be with the ancestors that day. Though only here for a short time, Samuel blessed his family with his peaceful, loving presence. Samuel was born to Cary Michael Williams and Shelbi May Hatch in Seattle, Washington. His adoring brother is Carymichael Kamekona Williams. His parents and brother anticipated his arrival with love and excitement and now think of him with love and gratitude. Samuel will remain a blessing to his family, and we look forward to when we are reunited on the other side.

The family finds peace in the beautiful visions of Baby Samuel being embraced by his grandmothers and grandfathers in heaven. We know he is held in love and surrounded by laughter, stories and songs. We love the thought of him getting all the beautiful teachings of our people. Samuel came to strengthen our connection to the ancestors. When you see the light glimmer on Tulalip Bay, smell the cedar trees in the woods, see a baby qal̕qaləx̌ič (killer whale) jumping out of the water, think of Samuel and the other ancestors, and smile.

ʔəsx̌aƛ̕tubicid čəd, Samuel. Aloha, Samuel. átawiishamash, Samuel. We love you forever, Samuel!

Samuel is being accompanied into the happy hunting grounds by many loving ancestors: Great-great-great-grandma Celum Young, and Great-great-great-grandpa Cary Morales; Great-great-grandparents Bernie kia kia and Dolores Gobin, and Auntie Cherie Gobin, and Great-great-grandma Theresa Fiander; Great-grandma Genevieve Kona Williams; Great-grandfathers Art Hatch, Richard Craig, and James Arnold; Great-grandma Gloria Arnold, Auntie Debbie, Uncle Greg, Uncle Jason, and Uncle Rocky. Special auntie and uncles KJ Driscoll, Kanim Posey and Kyle Tran-Jones are also welcoming our Samuel.

Samuel is survived by his loving parents and his brother; his grandparents Anthony and Chelsea Craig, Mark and Nicole Hatch, Neil and Monique Steffins, and Andy Williams, Sr.; his great-grandparents, Herman Williams, Sr., Lorraine Hatch, Mike Alva and Patti Gobin, and Kathryn Fiander Craig. Aunties Celum Hatch and Kamaya Craig; Uncles Andrew Williams, Jr., Thomas Williams, Lucas Williams, Kamiakin Craig, Sterling Hatch, Mark Hatch II and numerous other loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Funeral services: November 5, 2025, 10:00am at the Tulalip Gathering Hall. Burial at Mission Beach Cemetery. Tulalip, Washington.

Our Prayer for Samuel

Niimí Tamanwiɬá,

Kw’aɬanúusha mash íchɨn ayáyat ɬkw’íyaw.

Kw’aɬanúusha mash inmíyaw waḵ’íshwityaw.

Kw’aɬanúusha mash inmíyaw ttawax̱tmamíyaw.

Ánaknuwik Niimí tiináwitnan.

Ánaknuwik Niimí myánashmaman

Ánaknuwik Niimí Samuel.

Kw’aɬanúusha mash niimíyaw tiináwityaw.

Ílaḵayx̱yanim waḵ’íshwit, Tamanwiɬá.

Our Creator,

Gratitude to You for this beautiful day.

Gratitude to You for my life.

Gratitude to You for my family.

Protect our old ways.

Protect our children.

Protect our Samuel.

Gratitude to You for our way of life.

Bless my life, Creator.