Newton J. Cantrell started his journey home October 25, 2024.
Newton was born March 21, 1939 to Marie and Otto Cantrell, Sr. He attended the Poplar school system until he reached the age of 17 when he promptly enlisted in the Marine Corp. Newton was stationed at Camp Pendleton, CA where he met and married E. Sharon Cantrell from this union came Carmen, Warren and Newton, Jr. Upon leaving the military Newton returned home with his wife and daughter. After a few short years they divorced and Newton met and married Emily Bird, from this union came Lucy, Charlie, Carol and Annie. Newton then met and married Donna Shawl and took her children, Robert “B.J” and Desi Schafer, Terri Ann and Angela Walker as his own children.
Newton worked in the oilfields working his way up to the driller, as well as being a diesel mechanic, a trade learned while in the Marines. He was also a skilled upholsterer and owned and ran a video store for a time.
Newton enjoyed his culture, fancy dancing at the local celebrations and the occasional Kahomini. He also enjoyed having food stands at the celebrations where he visited with his customers.
Newton is survived by his children Carmen, Lucy White Eyes, Annie, Robert “B.J.” Schafer, Desi Schafer, Terri Ann (Kenneth) Enemy Hunter and Angie (Darrin) Bahlman; brothers Leonard (Sharon) Otto Cantrell, Jr., Arthur, Sr.; sisters Ida Youngman, Mary Wolf Child, Yvonne Griffin, April Old Rock, Georgianne Smith; nieces and nephews Janet (Jerry) Mudgett, Claudia Fourstar-Brien, Rose Looking, Mavis Draszt, Maurice Draszt, Mervyn Shields.
Newton has an extremely large family and extended family too numerous to mention, please forgive us for not naming everyone it was not intentional.
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Georgette Cole says
I just learned the passing of my Uncle Newty, he was married to my auntie Donna shawl, he was one of my favorite uncles for as long as I can remember! I’m very heartbroken over his passing! He was unavailable for a lot of years, I finally got to see him again last year, and I spent the whole weekend with him with my son, And my son called him, grandpa. Uncle Newty was a great man! The man, I have always known him as a phenomenal person, And very caring, And he loved each and everyone of his kids, Grandkids, etc. I love him and I miss him so much! There’s just no words of how much pain is in my heart right now due to his passing! He will forever be with me!
Kathleen Ventura says
My sincerest condolences to the family of Newty.
May he rest in perfect peace.
I knew Newty and his wife Emily since I was young. I got along well with both of them.
Kathleen
Tim/Iva Zimmerman says
Condolences to the family!
Thoughts and prayers be with the family in your time of sorrow!
The Grey Bear Family says
Fly high our relative Toka sa aka
Barbara Perry says
Rest well brother in law, tell Vic that I still miss him! You have lived a long life, now you are at peace. Sincere sympathy to the family, (all of his children are my nieces and nephews) may your sorrow be short lived, like he would have wanted!
Georgia Dupuis says
Big hugs to my cousins, Aunts & Uncles love to all…Rest in Paradise Uncle Newty
Georgia Cantrelll Dupuis
Marian (Montclair) Johnson says
To the loved ones of Mr. Cantrell,
He’s been around a long time! I remember the stand that they had, he helped us out a few times, we sold him some turnips that we dug up. I bet he’s running a stand where he’s at, him and Donna (a) They contributed to the community, always involved in what ever was going on. Donna called when Barry Beach’s hearing were going on back in the Wotanin Wowapi days, with her support & prayers. Ho not that long ago enna!! May they both Rest In Peace and may He send the Holy Spirit to comfort each and everyone of you in your darkest hours.
Sincerely, Marian (Montclair) Johnson and Family
Lucinda Standing Bear says
My condolences to my cousins Carmen, Lucy, and Annie. Uncle Newty will be missed!
Jim Patch says
Rest in Peace Newty. Childhood passed us quickly. Friendship lives on. 🦅
Sheila Hoke says
Sorry to hear of Newton passing I was friends with his family. HUGS TO Lucy and Annie