Nealiee Dawn’s sun rose on June 23, 2024 at 9:42 AM to Carlin and Francinity Cedarface. She gifted us with 11 beautiful days until her sunset on July 4, 2024 at 9:18 PM at the Colorado Children’s Hospital in Aurora, CO.
Before Nealiee came into this world she was a fighter! She was sassy and knew what she liked.
Everyone loved her even though we couldn’t see her. Nealiee came into this world with everyone in a panic, but she was shining and wanted everyone to meet her and show the how radiant she was. Despite the odds, our sweet girl fought 11 beautiful days until she decided her time and made her journey with the fireworks on July 4, 2024. Nealiee Dawn left a mark on all our hearts with her delicate touch and beautiful face.
She will be forever remembered until we meet again.
Nealiee is survived by her parents, Carlin and Francinity (Big Crow) Cedarface; siblings, Jackson Cedarface, Jaleo Big Crow, Haydence Cedarface, Kinsley Cedarface, Jakiylo Big Crow, Janeari Big Crow, Carlisle Cedarface, Arralei Cedarface, and Rabell Cedarface; maternal grandmother, Nicole Big Crow; and paternal grandparents, Debbie Cedarface, John (Carmen) Cedarface, and Calvin (Treece) Monroe;
Nealiee was preceded in death by her maternal great-great grandparents, Francis and Pauline Big Crow, and Donroy Big Crow; paternal great-great grandparents, Sam and Lucille Cedarface, Carl Bettelyoun and Julia Richards; aunt, Dominique Big Crow; uncles, Sean and Dustin Cedarface; and cousins, Sunsirae Watson, Jada Cedarface, Nevaeh Red Cloud, John Samuel Cedarface, and Jeanette Cedarface.
Pallbearers will be Jonny Cedarface, Raymond Big Crow, and Francis Big Crow.
Honorary pallbearers will be NICU Nurses and Surgery Team at the Children’s Hospital of Colorado, God Parents-Heidi and Matthew Molden, Megan Lambert, and All Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins.
Visitation for 11 day old Nealiee Dawn will be from 11-1 on Monday, July 15, 2024 at the Sioux Funeral Home in Pine Ridge.
Funeral Service will be at 1 on Monday July 15, 2024 at Sioux Funeral Home with Traditional Lakota Service by Steve DuBray.
Cremation will follow the service.