Donald Dean Hawk

Donald Dean Hawk obituary, PINE RIDGE, SD

Donald Dean Hawk

Donald Hawk Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sioux Funeral Home on Sep. 15, 2025.

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Donald Dean Running Hawk was born on December 26, 1966 in Pine Ridge, SD to Lenora (Bear Robe) Running Hawk and Dennis Running Hawk, Sr. Donald made his journey to the Spirit World on September 15, 2025 at the Red Rocks Care Center in Gallup, NM.

Donald relocated to Albuquerque, New Mexico for his education in optics. He became a lifelong resident creating a family and making new friends. He could always have a conversation with anyone he came across. He will be dearly missed. Donald will be laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery in Pine Ridge, SD alongside his loved ones who preceded him in death.

Donald is survived by his only spouse, Stevanie (Riley) Running Hawk; daughter, Alysha Running Hawk; sons, Cody Running Hawk and Nolan Running Hawk; granddaughters, Christina Marion and Sarai Running Hawk; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Dennis Running Hawk, Sr. and Lenora (Bear Robe) Running Hawk; and eldest son, Steve (Riley) Running Hawk.

Honorary Pallbearers will be All Family and Friends.

Graveside Services: 12:00 PM, Thursday, October 2, 2025 at the Holy Cross Episcopal Cemetery in Pine Ridge, SD

Officiating: Pastor Dan Johnson

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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