Ella Waite Obituary

We announce the death of Ella Waite (Oakes, North Dakota), who passed away on November 5, 2026, at the age of 94. Ella will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ella Waite to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, John Steinwand and Matilda Steinwand (Raugutt); her husband Carroll Waite; her son-in-law Fred Just; and her grandson-in-law Cesar Laguna.

She is survived by: her children, Denise Just (Jim Roush) of Gilbert, AZ, Debra Peters of Oakes, ND, Dawn Hernandez (Roberto) of Oakes, ND and David Waite (Anne) of Milnor, ND.; her grandchildren, Jodi Laguna of Oakes, ND, Robert Hernandez (Jessa) of Oakes, ND, Keri Hernandez of Oakes, ND, Dirk, Colton Waite (Isaac) of Otsego, MN, Lane Waite (Alberto) of Minneapolis, MN, Meghan Reinhart (William) of Lisbon, ND, Bradley Waite of Milnor, ND and Elizabeth Enget (Aaron) of Fargo, ND.; and her great grandchildren, Destiny, Clara, Daxton, Elodie, Violet, Christopher, Lucelia and Holt.

Because Ella cared deeply for supporting local families and communities, donations to Kedish House and Off the "Shuelph"/Guelph Community are appreciated in lieu of flowers.