Funeral services for 25-year old Esther Wolfe are Sat, March 2, 2024 at 11:00 at the Wolf Creek School Gymnasium near Pine Ridge, SD, with traditional Lakota services by Robert Rattling Chase and the drum group Wanbli Ska
Graveside services are at Wahohpi Luta Cemetery in #6 Community in Oglala, SD.
A two-night wake service will be held. The first night starts Thurs, Feb 29, at 10:00 at the On Common Ground Church in Rapid City, SD. The second night begins Friday at 3:00 at the Wolf Creek School Gym
Esther Marie Wolfe was born on May 30, 1998 in Rapid City to John A Wolfe and Delores Red Nest. Esther made her journey to the Spirit World on Feb 21, 2024 in Rapid City.
Esther is survived by her mother Delores Red Nest; father John A Wolfe; siblings Linda Hawk Wing, Misty (Ross Segura) Red Nest, Justine (Cory Fallis) Wolfe, Jennifer (Jeremy Red Cloud) Wolfe, Wyatt Wolfe, Krystal (Josie) Eagle Bull, Juanita Wolfe, John (Corrieann DeLeon) Wolfe Jr, Shaylee Hendrickson, and Inez Hendrickson; aunts Linda Rivera, Cindy Martinez, and Kristi Hendrickson; uncles Robert Rattling Chase and Edison Red Nest, Jr.; hunka uncle John Two Bulls; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Esther was preceded in death by her brother Dustin Chief; maternal grandparents Esther Red Nest and Edison Red Nest Sr; paternal grandparents John Martinez and Sylvia E Wolfe; nephews Thomas, Dustin, & Marcus Rosado; nieces Angel Fallis and Leah Skye; aunts Connie Red Nest and Amy Red Nest; uncles Fred John Red Nest, Carl Red Nest, and Donald Red Nest; and cousin Amy Red Nest.
Pallbearers will be Josey Eagle Bull, John Wolfe Jr, Edison “Super” Red Nest III, Carl Red Nest, Cory Fallis, Daryl Waters, Tyler LeBeau Jr, and Jose Garcia.
Honorary pallbearers will be announced.
Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge is in charge of arrangements for Esther Wolfe.