Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sioux Funeral Home on Oct. 9, 2025.
"Ta Waha Canka Pejuta"
Darrent Eli Tall was born on September 13, 2007, in
Pine Ridge, SD to Edith Looks Twice and WahaCanka Tall. Darrent made his journey to the Spirit World on October 1, 2025 in Manderson, SD.
Darrent is survived by his father, WahaCanka Tall of White Horse Creek, SD; mother, Edith Looks Twice of Manderson, SD; brothers, Joseph Looks Twice of Rapid City, SD, Tatum (Shaniya) Tall, WahaCanka Tall II, Maurkice Tall and Braxton Tall, all of White Horse Creek, SD; sisters, Roselyn Tall, Lisandra Tall, Payton Tall, Lucette Tall and Mila Tall, all of White Horse Creek, SD, Andreya Tall and Rylee Tall, both of Rapid City, SD; nieces, Rayna Jo and Neveda Looks Twice, both of Rapid City, SD; aunts, Earleen Tall, Rachel Janis of Rapid City, SD, Amanda Tall of Sioux Falls, SD, Amber Tall, Stephanie Tall and Jessica Tall, all of White Horse Creek, SD, Gail Looks Twice and Sunni Dawn Looks Twice; uncles, Chris Janis, Bernard Janis, Reuben Looks Twice, Sr., Jason Apple, Lloyd & Boyd, Quentin, Justin, and Dale Looks Twice, Jr.; grandparents, Earl Tall of White Horse Creek, SD and Delphine Eagle Hawk of Manderson, SD; great grandmother, Bernice White Hawk; cousins, Jackie Janis, Ashley Bagola, Monroe Tall, Romeo Valle, Jr., Darion Tall, Morgan Tall, Natalia Tall, MacKenzie Tall, Tray'Sean Tall, Kingsley Tall, Waniyetu Tall, Hermis Tall III, Earl Tall, Jr., LaRaine Tall, LaRiah Tall, Laurel Tall, Cherie Cottier, Teejay Cottier, Aaliyah Janis, Gracie Janis, Lailah Tall, Boss Ghost, Cashius Ghost, Nathan Ghost III, John Eder, Jr., Mato Eder, Noah Eder, Dru Eder, Kaleb Eder, Te'Keyah, Anfernee, Kristina, Rayden, Eric, Ethan, Colten, Kingston, Surrell Francine, Ellsworth, Josephine, Zondra, Jason Jr., Wakiyan, Mapiya to, Estella, Ruben Jr., Roman, Laresse, Cincala, Helio, Selena, Mary Jane, Miksuya, Janni Dawn, Damion, Laveah, Larencia, Leighla, Akicita, Joseph Jr., Landon, Jayson, Timarie, Naomi, Jada, Ruby, Zoey, Mariah and Elijah; and numerous extended relatives.
Darrent was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Dale Looks Twice, Sr., and George Tall; grandmother, Jackie White Hawk; aunts; Sidney Apple, Elizabeth Looks Twice, and Yvette Janis; uncles, Joseph Looks Twice, Earl Tall, Sr. and Hermis Janis; cousin/sister, Santana Janis; and great grandparents, Hermis Janis-Tall, Rachel Crow-Janis, and Roselyn White Hawk.
Pallbearers will be Baby Honch, Tatum Tall, Jayson Looks Twice, CinCala Eagle Hawk, Eric Janis, Rayden Janis, Romeo Valez, Mato Eder, John Eder, TeeJay Cottier, Cruz Romero, and LaSandra Tall.
Honorary pallbearers will be AB White Plume, DonRoy Titus, Jr., Centa Sapa Long Soldier, Rico Cortez, Daniel Villareal, Faron LaBotte, Michael and David Yankton, Luke White Hawk, Anthony and Kaden Steele, Damion Looks Twice, Dolly, Sage, Dillon, Frankee, & Crystal Brothers, Tiny Pourier & Family, Margaret Freeman & Family, Kathy Eagle Hawk & Family, Betty Janis & Family, Joann Tall & Family, Louie Janis & Family, Ardegen White Hawk & Family, Vivina White Hawk & Family, Martyna White Hawk & Family, Eugenio White Hawk & Family, Romay Eagle Hawk & Family, Tokalas, Ogle Sa Sundance Families, and All Friends & Relatives.
Wake Services: Two night wake services starting at 11:30 AM, Saturday, October 11, 2025 at the Wounded Knee District School in Manderson, SD with evening services starting at 7:00 PM each night.
Funeral Services: 2:00 PM, Monday, October 13, 2025 at the Wounded Knee District School in Manderson, SD
Traditional Lakota Services: To Be Announced
Burial Services: Tall "WahaCanka Yapi" Family Cemetery, White Horse Creek - Manderson, SD
Arrangements entrusted with the Sioux Funeral Home of
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