With profound sadness and deep love, we remember Melinko-Ivan Jadeil Bagola, who was born on March 5, 2026, in Rapid City and passed away far too soon on April 19, 2026, in Rapid City. Though his time here was brief, Melinko-Ivan brought endless love and will forever remain in the hearts of those who cherished him.Melinko-Ivan is survived by his mother, Denitra Bagola; sibings, Leshea Fast Wolf, Miley Fast Wolf, Nadalin Bagola, Davien Bagola, Northern Bagola, Demetrius Bagola, Davey Bagola, Mason Bagola, Jimidawn Fast Wolf, Kendra, DeVonte, Nathaniel, Lynette, Ohitikate, Aiyla, Praize, Andralayah, Andreiyah, Jaleo, Brady, Jacita, Jasalia, Kyla Bordeaux, and Chaos One Feather; aunts, Julia Bagola, Alexis Davidson, Brittany Bagola, Jasmine Fast Wolf, Katie Poor Thunder, Tesia Bagola, Candida He Crow, and Robin Bagola; uncles, Mitchell Bagola, Delane Ten Fingers, and Wade Bagola, Jr.; and grandmothers, Mama Becky McCurdy, Harriet Lakota and Pansy Two Bulls.Melinko-Ivan was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Denise Fast Wolf, Jami Fast Wolf, and Imogene Fast Wolf; great grandparents, Todd & Jerrolyn Fast Wolf, Wayne Bagola, and Iris Between Lodges; grandfathers, Wade Bagola, Sr., Erik Lakota, and Eugene Fast Wolf; uncles, Jeffery Fast Wolf and Jordan Bagola; and cousins, Baby Girl Fast Wolf, Elliano Fast Wolf, and Benton Ten Fingers.Pallbearers will be Leshea Fast Wolf, Miley Fast Wolf, Nadalin Bagola, Davien Rowland, Northern Bagola, Davey Bagola, and Mason Bagola.Honorary pallbearers will be the Medicine Wheel Riders, Red Ribbon Skirt Society, and All Friends & Relatives.Wake Services: One night wake service starting at 3:00 PM, Thursday, May 21, 2026 at the Red Shirt Table School Gymnasium with evening services starting at 7:00 PM.Funeral Services: 11:00 AM, Friday, May 22, 2026 at the Red Shirt Table School Gymnasium.Officiating: Pastor Jim McCurdyBurial Services: Cremation to follow servicesArrangements entrusted with the Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD