Diggo Cadence White Face Jr

Diggo Cadence White Face, Jr. was born on February 16, 2010 in Pine Ridge, SD to Cheryl Cross-White Face and Diggo White Face, Sr. Diggo made his journey to the Spirit World on December 10, 2025 in Stephan, SD.
Diggo was known as June, Junior, and Diggz to his loved ones, a vibrant 15-year-old, left us too soon. He was a happy kid who loved to laugh and tease his friends, spreading joy wherever he went. His best friend, Travis Red Owl, was more than just a friend - he was his brother. He loved chillin' at Taco Bell and exploring new places with Travis. He attended elementary school in Rockyford from kindergarten to eighth grade. He then attended Lakota Tech for his freshman year, transferring to Little Wound School second semester, and finally Crow Creek High School, where he was a student until his passing.
Diggo jr was a curious and eager learner, always trying new things and soaking up knowledge. He worked in the school kitchen, where staff said he was a joy to work with - always willing to lend a hand and bring a smile to their day. He took pride in earning his own money and was excited about the opportunities it brought.
Diggo Jr also loved gettin' his hands dirty workin' on cars with Travis, and spendin' hours playin' XBOX with his friends. And he was a huge cat lover - those furry friends brought him so much joy. He had a heart full of love, always givin' hugs and sayin' hi to everyone he met. He was especially close to his late grandpa Howard, who called him Diggz, and loved goin' wherever he went. He'll be deeply missed by his cousins Greyson, Dacen, and Aileen, who were always on his mind.
June will be deeply missed by friends family and community his memory will live on through his laughter adventures memories shared with loved ones.
Diggo was a very happy young man, he was caring, loving, and respectful. He had a lot of compassion for his family. He was raised to love one another. Jr. was raised to love God/Tunkasila and was taught his four values in life. Jr was also very respectful towards his cultural teachings.
Diggo, Jr. is survived by his parents, Cheryl Cross-White Face and Diggo White Face, Sr.; sisters, Shaylynn White Face, Shawntay White Face, Jadyss White Face, Skylar Cross-White Face, Chloe Cross-White Face, and Dustie Cross (cousin); brothers, Jerome Cross-Elk Nation, Dreyton White Face, Cashton Cross-White Face; maternal grandmothers, Marie Loafer-Cross, Loretta Cross, Devonna Lone Wolf, & Stephanie Yankton; maternal grandfathers, James Cross, Ronald Cross, B.C. Knowlin, and James Lyons; maternal great grandfather, Cecil Cross; paternal grandmothers, Phyllis Thunder Bull-Campbell, Susan Thunder Bull-Big Crow, and Dorothy Thunder Bull; cousins, Aileen White Face, Italya White Face, Tyler White Face, Dacen Lone Elk, Ariella White Face, Sebastian Bordeaux, Dustie Cross, Royce Cross, Ari Cross, Eugene Running Hawk, Katana Running Hawk, Eli Running Hawk, Ebony Running Hawk, Jordan Bull Bear, Tashina Bull Bear, Taliyah Cross, Dillion & Wallace Little, Skuya Two Crow, Caleb & Dionna White Face, Billy Gourds, Molby, Johnny, Phillip, & Tyler Martinez, and Kateri Old Horse; maternal uncles, Michael Cross, Sr., Gerald Cross, Sr., Calvin Cross, Dana Cross, Sr., Donald Eric Cross, Sr., Chris White Eagle, and Andrew Solitz; maternal aunts, Michelle Cross-Martinez, Lenae Rosales, and Norma Cross; paternal aunts, Betty & Pat Little, Kathy & Sheldon Two Crow, Angel White Face, and DeLunda Lori Running Hawk; and paternal uncles, Greeley White Face and William Billy Gourd.
Diggo was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Howard & Rose (Thunder Bull) White Face; maternal grandparents, Vernal Cross, Sr. & Darlene (Waters) Cross, and Rosie Cross-Haffner; young sister, Jayden C.R. White Face; uncles, Vernal Cross, Jr., Lester Running Hawk, Nathan Moose, and Tyler Cross; aunts, Margarett Cross, Verna Cross-Dillion, and Marilyn Marquiss; cousins, Michael Cross, Jr. and Corey Old Horse; and all his loving relatives in the Spirit World who passed on.
Pallbearers will be Dacen Lone Elk, Travis Red Owl, Greyson White Face, Eugene Running Hawk, Wallace Little, and Jerome Cross.
Honorary pallbearers will be Travis & Family (Special Friend), Joyce Goings & Family, Cecile Cross & Family, Betty Watters & Family, Jim Lyons & Family, B.C. Knowlin & Carol Waters & Family, Anna & Donna Saloman & Family, Clifton Waters & Family, John George Waters, John Goose Waters, Susan Waters, Lois Waters, Frank Waters, Vina Steele & Family, Aldean Steele, Mary Young Bear & Family, (Little Man) Aldon, Jr., Vernona Kills Right, Alberta Kills Right & Family, Sam White Face, Sr. & Family, David Lee White Face, Manuel White Face, Donna Jumping Eagle, Babette Thin Elk, Amanda Ecoffey, Ty Lunderman, Rick Two Dogs & Family, Chris & Mike Brooks, Sharei Mousseaux & Family, Nick & Roger Campbell & Family, Denver Bianas & Family, Darla Black & Family, Paul Bissonette, DJ & Family, Archie Not Help Him & Family, Cross Family, Red Feather Family, Imitates Dog Family, Iron Cloud Family, Two Eagle Family, Briggs Family, Little Family, Crow Creek School & Staff, Rockyford School, Little Wound School, Porcupine School & Staff,
Wake Services: One night wake service starting at 1:00 PM, Monday, December 22, 2025 at the Porcupine School Gym in Porcupine, SD with evening services starting at 7:00 PM.
Funeral Services: 1:00 PM, Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at the Porcupine School Gym in Porcupine, SD
Officiating: Father Ron Seminara, S.J.
Traditional Lakota Services: Clifton Waters
Burial Services: Lakota Mennonite Cemetery, Porcupine, SD
Arrangements entrusted with the Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD