George Adolph Looks Twice was born on November 8, 1933 in Pine Ridge, SD to Leo Looks Twice and Lucy Black Elk. George made his journey to the Spirit World on January 12, 2025 at his home near Oglala, SD.
George A. Looks Twice was born on November 8, 1933 in Pine Ridge, SD to Leo and Lucy (Black Elk) Looks Twice. George made his journey to the Spirit World peacefully on January 12, 2025 at his home in Oglala, SD.
George Adolph Looks Twice was a Veteran serving in the Korean War from January 26, 1951 to April 28, 1955. He served South Korea from December, 1952 to August 1953.
He served with the C&A Company, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Division. George earned the Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge, South Korean Service Medal. He was also endowed the United States South Korean War Service Medal and in 2011 was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and National Defense Medal. In March, 2016 George became an “Ambassador for Peace” and was given a Proclamation and Medal from the Patriots and Veterans Affairs, Republic of Korea.
George also became a Commissioned Lay Minister for the Catholic Diocese at Our Lady of the Sioux in Oglala, SD in 2009 until he retired in 2020. And many thanks to the Catholic community of Our Lady of the Sioux in Oglala for the many years of camaraderie with Dad.
George is survived by his son, Marty Chase Alone and his wife Lori of Custer, SD, daughters, Georgine Looks Twice, Oglala, SD, Annette Looks Twice, Albuquerque, NM and Iva Looks Twice of Rapid City, SD. He also shared his life with his sister Karen (Dave) Pourier, close relatives Roberta (Sam) Spencer, Virginia Black Elk, Nicholas Black Elk III, Carolyn Black Elk, Grandchildren, Timothy, Sean, Franklin Ghost, Kateri, Nicolette Looks Twice, Amy Looks Twice Jackson(Dave), Helen Cendrowski (Chris), Billy Chase Alone , Helen Heimscheid (Stefan), Yvonne Chase Alone, Nita Beth Looks Twice (Dominic Kave), Jackie, Shane, Lucetta Looks Twice
Great grands, Leo Ghost, Deshawniegh Iron Cloud, Lacey Clifford, Seanna Ghost, Julian Wolf, Hailey Jenkins, Chloe Jenkins, Lexi and Nicholas Looks Twice, Ellie and Mila Looks Twice, Gina Steele, Lily and Mia Looks Twice, Ally, Chayton and Maddie Castruito, Mackyla Marie, Declan, Paige and Brayden and Adrianna. Evans, Agnes, Sara, Davis, Talan, Erius, Great Great Grands- Gracelynn, Miko, Lillia
Nieces and Nephews, Lisa Lone Hill and Family, Jovita Seda and Family, Lucy Seda and Family, Rico Seda and Family, Yolanda, Patricia, Tamara, Francesca, Leo Villarreal and their families.
George was preceded by his parents, Leo and Lucy (Black Elk) Looks Twice, son, Evans Jude Looks Twice, daughter Sarah Jean Looks Twice, sister, Regina Norma Looks Twice and Carol Lois Looks Twice-Villarreal, Thomasina Ann Looks Twice. Grandsons, Erik Looks Twice and Dave Looks Twice and their sister Skye Looks Twice.
Phillip Jumping Eagle, Jr., Leonard Means, William Jumping Eagle, Robert Jumping Eagle, Jr., Hank Jumping Eagle, Ronnie Jumping Eagle, Larry Jumping Eagle, Victor Shoulders, and Melvin Shoulders, Jr.; Robert & Rebecca (Looks Twice) Jumping Eagle,
Andrew and Flora (Looks Twice) Black Tail Deer and numerous friends and relatives.
Pallbearers will be; Timothy Ghost, Franklin Ghost, Rico Seda, Sherman DeSersa, Shane Looks Twice, Reuben Looks Twice, Nicholas Black Elk, Ron Jumping Eagle Jr., William Jumping Eagle Jr., Clemente DeLeon
Honorary Pallbearers will be Aaron DeSersa, Jr., Clifton DeSersa & Family, Olivia DeSersa & Family, Mitchell DeSersa, Chris Eagle Hawk and Family, Kate Mondragon and Family, Cyndi Hudson and Family, Little Family, Kills Enemy Family, Audrey Jumping Eagle and Family, Starlette Jumping Eagle and Family, Donna Jumping Eagle and Family, Dave and Tiny Pourier and families, Margarette Freeman and Family, Penny Clifford and Family, Families of Chleo Clifford and Families of CJ Clifford, Percy and Angie (Clifford) White Plume and Family, Alex White Plume and Family, Basil Brave Heart and Family, Andy Iron Shell and Family, Pourier Family, Fire Thunder Family, Spider Family, Seda Family, George Villarreal, Uncle Rudy’s Families, Gerald Black Elk, Faye Charging Thunder and Family, Joyce Goings and Family, Cuny-Ross Family, Janis Family, Ted & Alice Phelps, Chris Eagle Hawk & Family, White Plume Family, Delores Little Dog, Donna Jumping Eagle & Family, Shawn Looks Twice, Audrey Beard & Family, Janice & Joyce Ghost & Family, Yankton Families, Chase Alone Family, Cuny Family, Red Elk Family, Ghost Family, Ward Family, Little Dog Family, Black Tail Deer Family, Penny Clifford and Family, Charlotte Black Elk Family, Bissonette Family, Little Whiteman Family, Red Cloud Family, Kills Back Family, Richards Family, Brown Family, LaDeaux Family, Respects Nothing Family, Goings Family, Jack Family, DeLeon Family, Wanda Garnier and Family, Mary Tobacco and Family, Prue Hawk and Family, and All Friends & Relatives who made good memories of our Dad and who I missed, we are sorry but thoughts are with everyone.
The Family of George Looks Twice would like to give a special thank you to the Hot Springs Veterans Home Based Primary Care program, Terry, MaKayla and all the personnel from the program that gave a good deal of their care and efforts to helping Dad. Mike and MaKayla of Sioux Funeral home for their gracious caretaking of our father George.
Wake Services: Two night wake service starting at 1:00 PM, Saturday, January 18, 2025 at the Wounded Knee District School in Manderson, SD with evening services starting at 6:00 PM each night.
Rosary Services & Military Roll Call: Rosary services will start at 6:00 PM, Sunday, January 19, 2025 at the Wounded Knee District School followed by Military Roll Call.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 AM, Monday, January 20, 2025 at the Wounded Knee District School in Manderson, SD
Officiating: Father Brad Held, S.J., Ms. Joyce Tibbitts, and Deacon Bill White
Traditional Lakota Services: Mike Little Boy
Burial Services: 10:30 AM, Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at the Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis, SD
Arrangements entrusted with the Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD