Floris Ruby Rose Strong

Floris Ruby Rose Strong, Bwaanikwe “Sioux Woman”, age 35, of Red Lake, MN, tragically lost her life in a car accident on Sunday, March 22, 2026.

Floris was born in Bemidji, MN, on April 16, 1990, only daughter of Luanne (Maxwell) Strong and Clayton Strong, Sr.  She was raised and educated in Red Lake, MN, graduating in May of 2009.

In her early adulthood, Floris earned her Certified Nursing Assistant certificate and devoted several years to caring for Elders at the Jourdain Perpich Extended Care Center. At the time of her passing, she was employed at Oshkiimaajitahdah as a Family Case Manager. She was also pursuing her Associate of Arts Degree at Red Lake Nation College, demonstrating her strong commitment to education and service.

Floris was blessed with three daughters that she adored. She was thoughtful, intelligent, and had a genuine passion for working with families and Elders. She took great pride in her college studies and was both articulate and expressive in her words.

In her youth, Floris danced in powwows and held deep respect for Ojibwe culture and traditions. Her vibrant spirit and warm personality drew many friends to her, as she was often seen smiling, laughing and having fun. Floris found joy in life’s simple pleasures, visiting and sharing laughter with friends and family, attending college, and going to the movies. She also liked watching Hunter x Hunter, cruising while listening to music, working out at the gym, and savoring her morning coffee. Above all, Floris cherished every moment spent with her daughters, who were the center of her world.

Those greeting her in the spirit world are her mother, Luanne Strong; maternal grandparents: Roger and Ruby (Maxwell) Bratvold; paternal grandparents: Peter Strong Sr. and Almeda Lussier; aunts: Lynette Strong, Winona (Strong) Dudley; uncle, Edward J. Maxwell; godfather, Bruce Hegstrom; cousins: Nicole Maxwell, James Dudley, Jr.; nephew, Aiden Strong.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children: Jayla Strong, Ramina Ravensborg, Kachine Anderson of Red Lake; father, Clayton Strong, Sr., of Red Lake; brothers: Stephen (Bernadette) Strong, Clayton Strong, Jr. of Red Lake; aunts: Michelle Maxwell, Crystal Wright and Debra Bratvold of Bemidji and Ramona Needham of Redby; aunt/godmother, Laurel (Erv) Lussier of Red Lake; uncles: Peter (Mary) Strong, Jr., James Dudley, Sr., of Redby and Darren (Karen) Bratvold of Clearbrook; beloved pets: her dogs, Meatloaf and Noodle and her cat, Church.

A traditional wake will begin at 1PM on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at the New Red Lake Community Center in Red Lake and continue until the service at 10AM on Monday, March 30, 2026 with Ty Stately as spiritual leader. Pallbearers will be: Jory Natewa, Clayton Strong, Jr., Clayton Strong III, Todd Anderson, Joseph Strong, Harrison Dudley and alternate, Lucas Bratvold. Honorary pallbearers will be: Ashley Cook, Dannielle Sauvageau, Nyshia Pierre, Rose Iceman, Jessica (Chung) Hazelrig. Arrangements provided by Whispering Pines Funeral & Cremation Service, serving Northern Minnesota.

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