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Michael is survived by his mother Janese "Sis" Mousseaux of Rapid City, SD, his hunka father Dean Loves War of Little Eagle, SD; brothers, Rodney (Skylar) LaDeaux of Knoxville, IA, Louis (Pricilla) Mousseaux of Gordon, NE; sisters, Stevie LaDeaux of Manderson, SD, Lucy Mousseaux of Rapid City, SD, Makayla Mousseaux of Rapid City, SD, Monique (Phil) of Rapid City, SD, Shaylynn Mousseaux of Rapid City, SD, Lillian Picotte of Sioux Falls, SD; his aunty mom, Carla (Mel) Sullivan of Rapid City, SD; Grandparents, Collen Steele of Rapid City, SD, RoseAnne LaDeaux of Pine Ridge, SD, Lisa Lone Hill of Manderson, SD, Hobert Yankton of Manderson, SD, Rick Swain of Manderson, SD, Sam LaDeaux of Longmont, CO, Steve LeDeaux of Rapid City, SD, James, Loren, Mervin LaDeaux of Rapid City, SD, Mike Red Cloud of Rapid City, SD; Great-Grandparents, Florence Janis of Rapid City, SD, David and Kathy Janis of Manderson, SD.
Michael was preceded in death by his father, Rodney LaDeaux, Sr.; brother, Stewart Mousseaux, Jr.; Grandparents, Lucy Janis, Samuel LaDeaux, Sr., Bertha Whirlwind Horse, Rodney Dismounts Thrice; Aunt, Janese Provost (Baby Girl)
Pallbearers will be Chase Smith, Brad Smith, Cameron Tulowetzke, James Blevins, David Yankton, Delane LaDeaux, Dave LaDeaux, Will Andrews, Joshua Steele, Michael Yankton
Honorary pallbearers will be All Friends and Family.
Wake Services: One night wake service starting at 3:00 PM, Friday, September 19, 2025 at the Wounded Knee District School, in Manderson, SD
Rosary Services: Rosary services will be held at 7:00 PM, Friday, September 19, 2025 at the Wounded Knee District School, in Manderson, SD
Mass of Christian Burial: 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 20, 2025 at the Wounded Knee District School, in Manderson, SD
Traditional Lakota Services: Mr. Doug Patton
Officiating: To be announced
Burial Services: St. Agnes Catholic Cemetery, Manderson, SD
Arrangements entrusted with the Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD
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