Desiree Marie McLaughlin

It is with profound sadness and our deepest regret we share the heartbreaking loss of our Beloved Mother, Daughter, Sister, Niece, Cousin and Friend Desiree Marie McLaughlin.
Desiree Marie made her journey across the Milky Way on Christmas Eve, (Her Favorite Holiday) December 24th, 2025, at 3:01 p.m.
Born on August 02, 1989, Desiree was the second to the oldest daughter of Gerald McLaughlin and the late Nadine Morrison.
Dez was a Beautiful light in this world and truly One of a Kind. She was the most kind, thoughtful, caring person and she had an enormous heart. She loved loudly, and absolutely adored her three children Theodore Louis, Elijah Chase and Myla James.
She left a lasting impact on every person that has ever crossed her path. She will be remembered for her sense of humor, her contagious laugh and her ability to make you smile in the best and worst of times.
Her kindness, her strength, her perseverance during trying times, her love for others in need of help, her loyalty to her family and friends, and her love for her children will all be deeply missed.
Your generosity and kindness mean more than we can ever say. We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of love, prayers, calls, messages, and support that we have received. It is overwhelming and we take comfort in the fact knowing Dez was so genuinely loved and cared for.
Please continue to keep our family, and especially Dez's children, in your thoughts and prayers as we navigate this unimaginable loss. Thank you!
Desiree is survived by her children, Theodore Louis McLaughlin, Elijah James Elk, and Myla McLaughlin; her father, Gerald McLaughlin; siblings, Kathryn McLaughlin, Yonina Kligman, Wambli Red Cloud, Johna Red Cloud, and Wakinyan Red Cloud; aunts and uncles, Anita Morrison-Wounded Head, Charity (Kenneth) Morrison-Hill, Erna Morrison, Peggy Morrison, Wanda (William) Morrison-Corey, Randi (Will) Morrison, Alphonso (Yvonne) Morrison, Jr., Paul Morrison, Sr., Lionel Morrison, and Deloris (Danny) Morrison-Ferguson; nieces and nephews, Leilani, Kellin, Heaven, Jacoby, Gabe, Lovley, Adriel, Amethyst, and Ohitika; Godchildren, Angel and Azizah Red Cloud; Hunka family, Gary & Nina Blindt; Hunka Mom, Randi Morrison, and Godmother, Victoria Blankenship, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Desiree was preceded in death by her mother, Nadine Morrison; brother, James McLaughlin; paternal grandparents, Darlene (Amiotte) McLaughlin and Gerald "Rusty" McLaughlin, Sr; maternal grandparents, Alphonso Sr. and Doris (Good Voice Elk) Morrison; aunts, Lynell Morrison and Nellie McLaughlin; cousins, Cleveland "Joey" Wounded Head, Sr., Duran Thunder Hawk, Waylon Cash, Jaimie Morrison, Doris Wells, Mary Elizabeth Cash, and Dana Lone Hill.
Pallbearers will be Uriah Lafferty, Jace Wilson, Francis Wilson, Gordo Wells, Bradley Murphy, Dusty LeBeau, Miko Janis, Lindsey Bettelyoun, Autumn Knight, Taylor Lawrence
Honorary pallbearers will be Pine Ridge High School Graduating Class of 2007, Sherman Indian High School Classmates, Outback, Perkins, Que Pasa and Huhot family, Robin Tapio, Mark and Jessica Kligman, Laverne LeBeau, Rhonda Janis, Jasmine Strangle, Mona Wilson, Marlayna, Mike and Matt Beau Wilson, Victoria and Tim Blankenship, Robin Yankton, Melissa Hill, Jesse Morrison, Tanya Wilson, Randi Morrison, Tristan and Buck Pond, Dee Ferguson, Charity and Duke Hill, Erna Morrison, Clint and Ronnie Morrison, Eric and Ela Sutton, Carla McLaughlin, Darla McLaughlin, Bill McLaughlin, Travis Lone Hill, Jesse, Jaida, Jenna, Johna and Jaron Grey Eagle, Mariah Mousseau, Aaron Dreamer, Ariana Dreamer, Percy Dremaer, Shayne Mousseau, Carly Brewer, Casey McLaughlin, Katrina Colhoff, Kaline Colhoff, Kiki Bagola, Tuki Red Cloud, Toni Red Cloud, Ashley Jones, Faye Clifford, Kelsey Vrooman, Tiesha Pourier, Mandi Means, Melissa Means, Tashina Jack, Eddie True Blood, Wamni Bear Runner, Monique Eyerman, Dez Goings, Missy Rodriquez, Jessica Richards, Jessica Vocu, Nadine Rendon, Norma Rendon, Mel Brewer, Tylee and Tyra Janis, Flora Crazy Thunder, Delia Big Boy, Brent John Janis, Donnelle Watters, Betty Watters, Ray Janis, Barry B, Cole Wayne, Ryder James and all The Reddy Boys, Jeff Elk and the Elk Family, Lacey and Brandi Bettelyoun, San and Cherie Bettelyoun, Becky Brown, Sara Puckett, Ricky Lawrence, Erica Anduja, Jesse Murphy, Joyce Tibbitts, Layne LeBeau, Devon LeBeau, Bob Lafferty, Darby Steele, Darrin Merrival, Radene Red Shirt, Lynette Cuny, Paula Bettelyoun, Nettie Bettelyoun, Juliana Alvarado, Wounded Head Family, Casarah Pine, Wilson Family, and Auntie Beachress and all friends, family and relatives. We apologize to anyone we may have forgotten; it was not intentional.
Wake Services: One night wake services starting at 4:00 PM, Friday, January 16, 2026, at the Wolf Creek School Gymnasium near Pine Ridge, South Dakota with evening services starting at 7:00 PM
Funeral Services: 1:00 PM, Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the Wolf Creek School Gymnasium near Pine Ridge, South Dakota
Officiating: To Be Announced
Traditional Lakota Services: To Be Announced
Burial Services: Holy Cross Episcopal Cemetery, Pine Ridge, South Dakota
Arrangements entrusted with the Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD