Aloysius Dominic Running Hawk

Aloysius Dominic Running Hawk obituary, PORCUPINE, SD

Aloysius Dominic Running Hawk

Aloysius Running Hawk Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sioux Funeral Home on Jul. 22, 2025.

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Aloysius Dominic Running Hawk was born on July 25, 1940 in Pine Ridge, SD to Cyrus and Victoria (Marrowbone) Running Hawk. Aloysius made his journey to the Spirit World on July 18, 2025 at the Avantara Arrowhead Nursing Home in Rapid City, SD.

Aloysius is survived by his grandchildren, Eugene Running Hawk, Katana Running Hawk, Donna & Roxanne Yankton, and Calypso Under Baggage; great grandbabies, Ebony Running Hawk, Elijah Running Hawk, Sarina Tallman, Anthony, Aliana, & Jonathan, Jr. Sandoval, Louis, Jaylee, & Elwin III Yankton; daughter-in-law, Delunda "Lori" Running Hawk; hunka daughter, Darshann Mesteth; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Aloysius was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene Cyrus & Victoria (Marrowbone) Running Hawk; son, Lester Running Hawk; his beloved wife, Phoebe (Kills Right) Running Hawk; brother, Patrick Running Hawk; cousins, Charlie Running Hawk, Harry Left Hand, Theresa Left Hand, Jessie Left Hand, Elizabeth Makes Him First, Catherine Looking Elk; hunka son, Steven Yellow Cloud; nephews, Duane Yellow Cloud, Ira Makes Him First, Leonard Yankton, and Donovan Yankton, Sr.; nieces, Maria Shoulder Blade, Vincynthia Shoulder Blade, and Maria Makes Him First; and grandson, Donovan Yankton, Jr..

Pallbearers will be Eugene Running Hawk, Ryan Sherman, Milton Mesteth, Christopher Kills Right, Bernard Smallwood, and Brent Tallman.

Honorary pallbearers will be Delores Shoulder Blade & Family, Michelle Running Hawk-Hixon & Family, Christina Running Hawk-Ellison & Family, Cathy Little Hawk & Family, Chrysan Smallwood & Family, Rueban Smallwood, Richard Smallwood & Family, Anthony "Nick" Smallwood & Family, Philip Yellow Hawk & Family, Audrey Thompson & Family, Agnes Left Hand-Red Cloud & Family, Agatha Left Hand & Family, Caroline Brown Bear & Family, Will Makes Him First & Children, Vernona Kills Right & Family, Mari Kills Right, Alberta Kills Right & Family, Denver (Donna) Bianas, Marletta Soldier Wolf & Family, Hornbeck Families, Sarah Running Hawk-Louden, Whirlwind Horse Family, Mahpiya To Relatives, Miller Family, Chamberlain Family, Collins Family, Spoonhunter Family, Corrine Brave, Darwin Long, Billy Gourd, Betty, Cathy, Angel, & Diggo White Face, and All Friends & Relatives.

Wake Services: One night wake service starting at 2:00 PM, Friday, August 1, 2025 at the Porcupine School Gym in Porcupine, SD with evening Rosary services starting at 7:00 PM.

Mass of Christian Burial: 11:00 AM, Saturday, August 2, 2025 at the Porcupine School Gym in Porcupine, SD

Officiating: To Be Announced

Traditional Lakota Services: To Be Announced

Burial Services: Lakota Mennonite Cemetery, Porcupine, SD

Arrangements entrusted with the Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD

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Sioux Funeral Home

370 Oglala St. P.O. Box 277, Pine Ridge, SD 57770

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