Vincent Helper Obituary
Vince is survived by his siblings Jay Helper, Gerald Helper, Angel Helper, Jessica Helper. Nephews Jeremy (Melea) Blacksmith and Corey (Aaliyah) Helper, Dani (Little boyfriend) Martin; Grandchildren; Trivean, Archer, Farrah, Jemma, Zayden, Jayda, Shayla, Oaklyn, Ja'Koda, Ja'Myla, Annabelle, Kae'Lani, Iyahnna, KyRee, Brantly, Justin; Aunts; Corrine Janis, Darlene Helper, Cousins Wade, David, Tammy and Tiffany Janis, Faith Plenty Wound, Eileen Ghost Bear, Mary Ghost Bear, Samuel Ghost Bear, Danielle Greenwald.
UrnBearers; Jeremy Blacksmith
Proceeded in Death by grandparents; Pete Sr and Lillian Helper; Parents Peter Helper Jr. and Gail Red Bull; Sisters Shana Helper; Uncle Vaugh Helper; Aunts Helene Helper, Geraldine Helper; Brothers Daryl Crow, Douglas Kaise; Cousins Tony Janis Niece; Raylene Bickerstaff
Childhood Kola's Brian Starr, Ben Scabby Face, Lyle Weston, Dave Crow, Stan Walking, Lin Blacksmith, Howard Little Hawk
Honorary Pallbearers Hank Brings Him Back & Family, Diana Williams & Family, Friends and Family he made out in California.
Viewing Services: Viewing services will start at 9:00 AM, Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Makasan Presbyterian Church in Oglala, SD.
Funeral Services: 4:00 PM, Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the Makasan Presbyterian Church in Oglala, SD.
Traditional Lakota Services: Mr. Ronald "Spot" Cross Dog
Burial Services: Makasan Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Oglala, SD
Arrangements entrusted with the Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD
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