Leo Manuel Catches was born on November 6, 2018 in Rapid City, SD to Josef Catches and Leandra Red Cloud. Leo made his journey to the Spirit World on July 23, 2024 at the Monument Health Home Plus Hospice in Rapid City, SD.
Leo is survived by his mother, Leandra Red Cloud; father, Josef Catches; siblings, Mason Catches, Adonis Smith, Sienna Catches, Vivienne Gayton, Sadie Red Cloud, Josef B. Catches, Tobias Catches, Khloe & Emilia Catches; maternal grandmother, Emily Lakota; paternal grandparents, Gayle Vocu and Joseph H. Catches; aunts, Jerilyn Red Cloud, Jessica Red Cloud, Marion Red Cloud, Christina Red Cloud, Miranda Red Cloud, and Lora Catches; uncles, Farrell Red Cloud, Gerald Red Cloud, Jr., Tyrone Red Cloud, Matthew Red Cloud, Mike Catches, Bennett Sierra, James “JC” Sierra, and Jeff Catches; unci’s, Phoebe Bad Yellow Hair & Family, Jessie Pulliam & Family, Nyla Red Cloud & Family, Norma Red Cloud & Family, Charlotte Red Cloud/Goode & Family, Geraldine Red Cloud/Black Horse & Family, Dawn Red Cloud & Family, Maggie Wounded, Bobbi Red Cloud/Phelps & Family, Toni Red Cloud & Family, Bette Red Cloud & Family, Grace Red Bear & Family, Dorothi Tobacco & Family, Sylvia Tobacco & Family, Monica Vocu & Family, Lucy Vocu & Family; papa’s, Tim Red Cloud & Family, Ron Red Cloud & Family, and Henry John Red Cloud & Family; and numerous loving cousins.
Leo was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Gerald Red Cloud, Sr.; uncles, Manuel Catches and Theodore Red Cloud; maternal great grandparents, Bernard and Christine Red Cloud and Walter and Katie (White Horse) Lakota; paternal great grandparents, Leo and Loretta (Whiting) Vocu and Pete Catches; and cousins, Naudia Picotte and Zanniya Picotte.
Pallbearers will be Tyrone Red Cloud, Jared Alford, Anthony Vocu, Sr., Farrell Red Cloud, Sid Hammond, and Kenneth Picotte.
Honorary pallbearers will be Germaine Garnier & Family, Robert Leeds & Family, Whitney Goings & Family, Samantha Goings & Family, Rochelle Goings & Family, Opal Lynn Red Cloud & Family, Markus Red Cloud, Tiffany Red Cloud & Roland, Brenda Pumpkin Seed & Family, Elena Her Many Horses, Stephanie Yankton & Family, Kayla Flournoy & Family, Jenny Monroe-Stover & Family, Avis Monroe, Iva Black Elk, Owen Black Elk & Family, Calvin & Therese Monroe & Family, Tiana Walking & Family, LaWayne & Lillian Black Elk & Family,
Deeann Deon, Elizabeth Warson, Beth Kizer, Tuki Red Cloud, Paulina Ghost, Christy Webber, Aimee Pond, Jey & Rae Phelps, Karina Hernandez, Elana Montgomery, Pigeon Big Crow, Kim Killer, Wakispe, Wambli & Wakinyan Bear Runner, Tuma Reyes, Jo-El, Emma & Sis Clifford, Sara Ten Fingers, Theresa Tracke, Mandy Youngers, Cherish Janis, Norma Cross, Angel Hill & Taelynn Janis, Tameka Vocu, Grace Brewer, Cheyanne Adams, Jenni Rodin, Cleo Kills In Water, Misty, Danielle & Debbie Merrival, Chris Whiting & Jef Catches & Family, Connie Morgan-Richards, YFS- Douglas, The Children’s Hospital Of Colorado-Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders, The Ronald McDonald House, Denver & Aurora Medical Centers, Dan & Flight Nurse MARC Air flight crew, Monument Health Home+ Hospice & Special Nurses Shanna, Brandi, & Kari, Pastor Chris Morgan & The Potter House, Make A Wish SD-MT (Matt & Sarah) and All Friends & Relatives.
Funeral service for Leo Catches is at 11 on Wednesday July 31 with all ministers welcome to officiate.
Traditional Lakota Services will be provided by Darrell Red Cloud
Burial is at the Ancient Native American Church Cemetery in Denby, SD.