Armando Day II

January 17, 2002 - November 17, 2020

Shinahwesa, Armando “Kakes” Day, II 18-year-old resident of Onamia, MN passed away on November 17, 2020 at his residence. A Funeral Ceremony will be held at 10 AM on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Community Center on the Mille Lacs Reservation with Ombishkebines officiating. Visitation will begin at 5 PM on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Community Center on the Mille Lacs Reservation. Interment will be in the Vineland Burial Grounds. MDH guidelines requiring face masks and social distancing will be followed. Arrangements are with the Shelley Funeral Chapel of Onamia. Shinahwesa, Armando “Kakes” Day, II was born on January 17, 2002 in Saint Paul, Minnesota to Armando Day, Sr. and Nichole Sam. He loved his pets Pedro, Crushy, and Diamond. Kakes liked to spend his time playing basketball and gaming on his PS4. He will be missed by his family and friends. Kakes is survived by his parents, Nichole Sam and Armando Day Sr; brother, Antonio Sam; sisters, Bella, Kaylee, Nevaeh, and Hailey; aunt, Ruth Sam (Corwin); nieces, Tinisha, Loretta, Jessie Elmberg and Devonna Sam; nephew, Darrin Sam; special friends and family, Bryan, Brent, RaeAnne Sam and Kaitlin; and a very special friend, Joel Sanchez. Kakes was preceded in death by his grandparents, Donna Sam, David Barbee, and Brenda Day; sister, Deonna Day; uncle, Phillip Sam.