Funeral services for 31-year old Roger Big Crow-Tyon are Sat, May 4, at 1:00 at the Pine Ridge Elementary School Gymnasium in Pine Ridge, SD, with traditional Lakota services by Rick Grey Grass and Julian Bear Runner
Burial is at St Ann’s Catholic Cemetery in Pine Ridge, SD
A one-night wake service starts Friday, May 3, at 3:00 at the Pine Ridge Elementary School Gym
Roger Duane Big Crow-Tyon “Zintkala Luta” (Red Bird) was born on August 5, 1992 in Gordon, NE to Louis “Rattler” Tyon and Happy Big Crow. Roger made his journey to the Spirit World on April 21, 2024 near Pine Ridge, SD.
Roger is survived by his children Bryson, Logan, Jacennia, and Raiden Big Crow; parents Louis “Rattler” Tyon and Happy Big Crow; brothers Robert Tyon-Big Crow, Jeff Big Crow, Peanut and So’ka Big Crow, Ethan Weasel Bear, Hayden Allen Tyon, Robert Titus, Mike Jack, and Danny Bear Runner Jr; sisters Diondra Tyon, Reagan Allen Tyon, Naloni Little Bear and Johnnie Little Bear; grandparents Francyne & Richie Little Bear, Roberta Ecoffey, Louis & Kathy Tyon, Gene “Popcorn” Tyon, Veatrice Weasel Bear, Delores Red Feather, Ivalee Big Crow, Ramona Big Crow, Victor Holy Elk, Ed Red and Lee & Yvonne “Tiny” DeCory; aunts Margaret Red Feather, Cissee Jo Beane, Jodi Anderson, and Latonna Little Bear; uncles Michael Weasel Bear, Bud Beane, Bud Little Bear, Yamni Jack, and Rocky White Calf; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Roger was preceded in death by his sister Dominique Brave-Tyon; uncles Jeff Big Crow Sr and Orville Red Feather; great-grandparents Bob & Esther Ecoffey, Elizabeth “Velma” Red Feather, and Francis “X” Big Crow; and great-great-grandmother Julia Crazy Horse-White.
Pallbearers are Trevor Bettelyoun, Aaron Eagle Bull, James Pine, Jason Two Two, Sunny Red Cloud, Brad Hussman, Adonis Saltes, Alban “Boots” Vitalis, Dolton Buckman, and Romie Janis.
Honorary pallbearers will be Emma Gallego, Roger Mills & Family, Casey Means & Family, Ryan Ross & Family, Lars Backward, Jon Provost, Terri Returns & Family, Bonnie Returns & Family, Will Du & Jaylen Brewer, Doni DeCory & Family, Lloyd Big Crow & Family, Cayme Big Crow & Family, Lyle Jack & Family, J Lee Big Crow & Family, Saadia Tasso, Delia Big Boy, Greg, Sharea & Keisha Brewer, BJ Big Crow, Bree Big Crow & Family, Tiara Eagle Elk, Jade Bettelyoun, Bobbi Rodriguez, Dale Pine Sr & Family, Paul and Hob Ecoffey, Jace Wilson, Herbie Colhoff & Family, Emmitt Rodriguez, Bob Palmier, Wayne Trueblood, Cody Trueblood, Frank Ghost, Darrell Mills Sr, Darrell Mills Jr, Corey Mills, Thomas Mills, Ben Catches, George Dreamer Jr & Family, Hurricanes Hardball Team, OST’s Finezt Basketball Team, Shadow Wolf Basketball Team, Family Tradition Fast Pitch Team, Top Guns Fast Pitch Team, Manderson A’s Fast Pitch Team, Dream Chasers (DC) Fast Pitch Team, and All Friends & Relatives.
Arrangements entrusted with the Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD.