Danyle M. White, 29 of the Tuscarora Reservation in Sanborn, NY passed away suddenly on December 30, 2013. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was daughter of the late Jan Marie (Jacobs) White and the late Danny White. Danyle was united in heaven with her fiancé, Brandon Rickard.

She was an enrolled member of the Tuscarora Nation Turtle Clan. Growing up her mother Jan made her elaborate dresses for her to wear in local Beauty Pageants where she took first place and brought home many prized trophies. Danyle attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. She enjoyed cooking big meals to feed a tribe. She liked making arts and crafts and recently taught herself Native American beadwork. Danyle was full of endless patience and care with the ability to cheer everyone up. She will be remembered for her sense of humor and also as a larger than life family member. Above all, she was a loving, devoted mother and enjoyed spending time with her family.

She is survived by her children James Huggins III, Sean Huggins, Brandon Rickard, Jr., Jacob Rickard, Kobe Rickard, and Janmarie Rickard; brothers, Hawk Martinez and Chadd White; paternal grandparents, Orin and Mary White; maternal grandparents, Shirley Chew and Loni Krasinki Chew. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and loving friends.

Visitation will be on Thursday, January 2nd from 3 – 8 p.m. at the TUSCARORA INDIAN MISSION CHURCH, 5035 WALMORE ROAD, SANBORN, NY where funeral services will be held on Friday January 3rd at 10 a.m. with Rev. Donald Robinson officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Interment in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. Arrangements by
M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY.