Pedro Matthew Sharp Fish, “Isna Wica” was born on September 27, 1940 in Drywood to Alfred Sharp Fish and Victoria Spider Back Bone. Pedro made his journey to the Spirit World on July 28, 2024 at his home in Oglala, SD.
He began work as a ranch hand for several years. Then he worked as a mechanic at Hemingway Gas Station. In 1977 to 1979 he worked in Law Enforcement. In 1979 he started working at Red Cloud Indian School where he retired in 2004. In 1971 he became an elderly in the First Body of Christ Church. In 1981 he moved up to Apostle where he remained until the Lord called him home. He was a faithful servant to his ministry and always willing to pray when called upon. He enjoyed rodeo, horseback riding, powwows, crossword and word finds, puzzles and cards while listening to KILI Radio. HE always had a garden. At anytime of day you would see him driving on HWY 18 either to Pine Ridge, Allen or the casino. He also liked to visit with family and friends. He enjoyed his grandkids of which are many. He encouraged them to go to school , work, be happy and pray. We as a family are very blessed to have had him as a Dad, Uncle, Brother and Grandfather. He was loved dearly and will be greatly missed.
Pedro is survived by his children, Harriett Sharp Fish, Marriett Sharp Fish, Melissa Sharp Fish-Tobacco, Avis Sharp Fish-Blacksmith, and Audrey (Dennis) Martinez; brother, Derwin Sharp Fish; sister, Eldeana Sharp Fish; special friend, Millie Black Bear; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.
Pedro was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred Sharp Fish and Victoria Spider Back Bone; children, Ann Sharp Fish and Manessa Sharp Fish; brothers, Wilfred Sharp Fish, Chad Sharp Fish, John Sharp Fish, Gerald Sharp Fish, Leonard Sharp Fish, Aaron Sharp Fish, Ivan Sharp Fish, and Terry Sharp Fish; spouse, Lillian Sharp Fish; sister-in-law, Melvina Sharp Fish; aunts, Stella Spider Back Bone; paternal grandparents, Inajinjin Win and Hogan Pe; maternal grandparents, Luke Spider Back Bone, Her War Bonnet/Hair Pipe; and grandchildren, Ivan C. Tobacco, Bradley Tobacco, Deidra Tobacco, Kayla Tobacco, Josiah Featherman, Llukas Dreamer, and Monica Short Bull.
Pallbearers will be Paul Bravo, Leo Takes War Bonnet, Johnston Bear Robe, Eric Singing Goose, Dean Short Bull, Mike Warrior, Timothy Black Bear, Emmanuel “Bull” Black Bear, Charlie White Buffalo, and all grandsons.
Honorary pallbearers will be Fred and Janet Stands, Elmer tobacco, Linn Cross Dog, Wilma Kills In Water, Chris and Joyce Eagle Hawk, Ed and Kathy Star, Catherine Looking Elk, Rodger Bissonette and Family, Emerson Elk, Travis Brave Bird, Chuck and Carol Bravo, Robert Two Crow, Fay Charging Thunder, Corrine Brave, Lonnie and Jen Little Hoop, Edna Plenty Arrows and Family, Valentina White Magpie and Family, Pat Bad Hand, Richard and Linda Broken Nose, Shirley and Johnson Bear Robe, Verna Sleeping Bear, Delane Singing Goose, Marge Bettelyoun, Carol Janis and Family, Carol O’Rourke, Renee Black Elk, Goldie Tobacco, Nason Backs, Charles McGaa, Arlene Hawk and Family, Dora Good Plume, Evangeline Black Feather-Fast Horse, Asa Wilson, Archie Hopkins and Family, Lisa Sharp Fish, Kim Whipple and Family, Rebecca Sharp Fish, Shannon Bosser, Martinea Sharp Fish, Mike Little Boy, Kim Brings, Brett Sharp Fish, Gerard Sharp Fish, Jeffery Sharp Fish, Teresa Sharp Fish, Latrell and Denise Plenty Arrows, Gloria Warrior, Bruce Pipe On Head, Julie Warrior, Dale Warrior, Geraldine Warrior, Violet and Ted Ten Fingers, Ida Warrior, Sylvia Warrior, Linda Bores A Hole, Alton Belt, Valentina Merdanian and Family, Monica Little, Erdine Red Ear Horse, Raymond Pipe On Head, Faye Charging Thunder and Family, Benard White Face, Connie Johnson, Ingrid One Feather, Linda Black Bear, Loretta Bahe, Shield Family, New Holy Family, Si Tanka Tiwahe, Good Voice Flute Family, Helper Family, Star Comes Out Family, Red Cloud Family, Short Bull Family, #4 Weasel Bear Family, All Elderly’s, Pow-wow Family (Traditional Dancers), Takojas, and All Friends and Relatives.