Cole Martell, age 22, of Belcourt, ND passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Trinity Hospital, Minot, ND.

Cole James Martell was born on March 31, 1999 in Belcourt, ND to Louis Martell and Jennifer McCloud.  Cole was gifted to a second family, Godfather/uncle, Wyle Roy and aunty, LouAnn Slater.  Cole attended head start in Shell Valley, elementary at Ojibwa Indian School, and he attended High school at Turtle Mountain Community High School.

Cole later moved to Minot where he worked various jobs.  He enjoyed Pow-Wows as a singer and dancer.  He had numerous friends.  Cole was always there ready to help anybody with whatever they needed.  He enjoyed horses, wood carving, and was an exceptional artist.

Cole touched the lives of many others.  He made "broken" look easy and "strong" look invincible.  He walked with the universe on his shoulders and made it look like a pair of wings.  Cole was an angel in the book of life bringing happiness, hope and love to the people that he met.  He created an impression in our families' hearts that will last a lifetime.  His memory is a blessing and his spirit will live on in the memories of those who loved him.  Cole referred to himself as a protector to his mother and sisters.

Cole is survived by his children, Jasper Knight of Bismarck and Kyson Vivier of Rolla; mother, Jennifer McCloud of Belcourt; father, Louis Martell of Belcourt; step-mother, LouAnn Slater of Belcourt; adopted mother, Anna Meyers Houle; brothers, Connor Azure of Belcourt and Jayden Charette of Montana; sisters, Breanna Wallette of Grand Forks, Maddison Martell of Belcourt, Jerrika Nadeau of Belcourt; step-brothers, Marshall Allery of Belcourt and Edward Allery of Belcourt; grandmothers, Beverly McCloud and Pricilla Malo, both of Belcourt; grandfather, Tommy Davis of Belcourt; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Norman McCloud and Doug Malo, uncle, Dennis Wilkie, cousin, Anthony Hoeger, special aunt, Sandra Slater, and Godmother, Mary Ann Slater.

Casket Bearers are Conar Azure, Travis Slater, Jamison Henry, Calvin LaVallie, Kira Wallette, Seth Houle, Jarron Otto, and Kaitlyn Hajicek.  Honorary Bearers are all family and friends.  Music by Red Thunder Drum Group and Slough Foot Drum Group and Gakina Anishinaabe.  Father Richard Fineo presiding.

A visitation will begin at 6:00 PM on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Eagle Heart Cultural Center, Dunseith, ND.  A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, September 17, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Eagle Heart Cultural Center, Dunseith, ND. Father Richard Fineo presiding.  Burial will take place at a later date in St. Ann's Catholic Cemetery, Belcourt, ND.  A meal will follow services at the Eagle Heart Cultural Center in Dunseith.

Elick Funeral Home, Rolla, ND.