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Trajan River Witikko

Aug. 3, 2026-Sept. 17, 2026

Minot

Trajan River Witikko, 6-week-old beloved son of Brock and Aimie Witikko of Minot, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2026.

Trajan was born on August 3, 2026. Though his time on earth was brief, his precious life touched the hearts of everyone who had the privilege of knowing and loving him.

He was surrounded by love and cherished beyond words. His tiny life brought a love that will never be forgotten and a place in the hearts of his family that will forever belong to him.

He will be forever loved and deeply missed by his parents: Brock and Aimie; grandparents: Doug Witikko and Ponciano and MaryJane Riveral; aunts: Nicole (Shawn) Swartwout, Grace (Ben) Cooney, Rachel (Niko) Galagaran, and Nelve (Harryl) Ayuman; uncles: Brent (Brenda) Behrens, Alven (Carene) Riveral, Mark Pon (HoneyJoy) Riveral, and Aruel Riveral; cousins: Jagger, Reino and Brogan Swartwout, Shana and Justin Behrens and numerous Riveral cousins and all those whose hearts he touched.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandma: Shirley Witikko, and uncle: Ariel Riveral.

Service will be held on Friday, September 25, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Our Redeemer’s Church, Minot. A delayed stream of the service will be available by Saturday (09/26/26).

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Burial will be at Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot.

Memories and condolences may be shared at www.thomasfamily funeralhome.com.

Published by The Minot Daily News, September 23, 2026.

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