Audra Lee Mink (ᏏᏓᏂ – sidani) 47, passed away peacefully in Gilbert, Arizona surrounded by her family and loved ones on May 29th, 2026. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date, as cremation has taken place.
Audra was born September 5th 1978 in Lander, Wyoming to Della Sage and Walter Mink. She was a member of the Northern Arapaho tribe and the United Keetoowah band of Cherokee Indians. She grew up in Fort Washakie, Wyoming, where she spent her grade school years before moving to Lander, Wyoming, to attend high school. After high school Audra moved to Arizona to attend American Indian Bible College. She continued her education at Mesa Community College as a part-time student, where she earned a 4.0 GPA becoming a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.
Audra loved reading and especially loved romance novels. She could often be found watching episodes of Grey’s Anatomy, coloring, writing or creating arts and crafts with her nieces and friends. She had a creative spirit and a beautiful imagination that she shared with those around her. Her favorite music artists included Taylor Swift, Lorde, Jason Devore, Katastro, and Authority Zero. She loved pool parties, swimming, spending time at the park, sewing, fishing and making memories with the people she loved. One of Audra’s favorite family traditions was traveling to Mission Beach in San Diego. She also enjoyed memorable trips to New York with family friends and always looked forward to seeing more of the city. As a devoted sports fan, she cheered enthusiastically for the Arizona Diamondbacks and loved attending games with friends. She was also a supporter of Phoenix Rising soccer team. Click here to continue reading..