Scott (Skoshe) T. McBride Jr was born May 3rd, 1980 in Pine Ridge, SD. He left us peacefully on October 21st, 2024 surrounded by family and friends at Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD.
Scott was beloved by many and shared several titles: husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, grandson, nephew, uncle, cousin, in law and friend. He will forever be remembered for the sparkle in his eyes, his beautiful smile, and his hearty belly laughter. He always had the willingness to help people in need and showed everyone kindness. He never forgot to include his loved ones in everything he did.
Scott was born to Brenda and Scott McBride Sr. He had an older sister, Shaunna and a baby brother, Ashley Raphael, who passed before his first breath. Scott grew up in Pine Ridge with his parents and sister. He attended high school at Pine Ridge High School and was on the wrestling team with his best friend Jeremy Quiver. It was through Jeremy that Scott met his soulmate and love of his life Traci, Jeremy’s younger sister.
Scott and Traci fell in love and through this union they had 4 beautiful and beloved children: Coby (21), Syrena (20), Aaliyah (17) and Jeremy Thomas (stillborn).
Scott enjoyed family life. He had many and joyous times planning family events and activities that everyone would call him the Activities Director. He was steadfast and true. Even through life’s ups and downs, the sad and difficult he pushed through with Traci by his side until her passing in 2021. In Aug 2023, Scott experienced another joyful moment when he met his granddaughter Aynoki Traci Octavia McBride.
Scott is survived by his children, Coby, Syrena, and Aaliyah McBride all of Rapid City, SD; mother, Brenda McBride of Pine Ridge, SD; father, Scott McBride, Sr. of Lower Brule, SD; sister, Shaunna McBride of St. Paul, MN; and grandmother, Agnes Left Hand-Red Cloud of Pine Ridge, SD.
Scott was preceded in death by his wife, Traci Bissonette; brother, Ashley Raphael; grandfather, Vincent Red Cloud, Sr., included grandfathers Reno Red Cloud, Sr., Eugene Left Hand, Isaac “Harry Bunk” Left Hand, and Cornelius Kills Small; grandmothers, Theresa Left Hand- Gowin, Mary Ann Red Cloud, Cathy Little Hawk, and Myrna Janis; aunts, Charlene Smallwood, Josephine Smallwood, Charlotte Red Cloud, Pam Red Cloud, Mary Ellen Red Cloud, and Wambli Palfy; uncles, Ronnie Smallwood, Michael “Mike” Gowin, David Whipple, and Benjamin Red Cloud; and cousins, Alec Dillon, Charlie Dillion, Clarence Janis, Anthony “Tony” Siguieros, Joseph Rodriquez, Mary Ellen Red Cloud, and Jessica Lehner.
Pallbearers are Eric Red Cloud, Reuben Smallwood, Caleb Johnson, Angelo Brown Bear, Calvin Brown Bear Jr, Gabriel Palfy, Leon Red Kettle and Tony Williams.
Honorary pallbearers: Caroline Brown Bear, Agatha Palfy, Uncles Vincent Red Cloud Jr, Benard, Richard and Anthony “Nick” Smallwood, Robert John “Paul”, Charlie Smallwood, John Smallwood, Billy Jack Smallwood, Reno Red Cloud Jr, Joseph “Joe” Lehner- Red Cloud, Calvin Brown Bear Sr, Chaske Palfy, Farrell McBride, Lucas McBride and Charlie McBride. Aunts Debra King, Andrea Red Cloud, LaVonna Red Cloud, Chrysan Smallwood, Charlotte Smallwood, Cynthia Smallwood, Wanda Lehner, Joann Lehner, Marilyn Red Cloud, Cheryl Benito, Audrey Little Hawk-Thompson, Dana McBride and Julie McBride. Cousins Amber Palfy, Roxanne Palfy, Michelle (Manuel) Palfy Martinez, Eric Red Cloud, Kimberly Red Cloud, Allison Red Cloud and Leah Waln, Reva Little Moon, Ian “ Sage” Little Moon, Silas Little Moon, CJ Little Moon, Jason Smallwood, Reuben Smallwood, Richard Smallwood, Gilma Stands, Tonya Herman, Rachel Herman, Merri “Putt” Reis, Nicole Herman, Jordan Herman, Andrew Herman, Jessica Chase, Josephine Gowin, Simone Pond, Taylor Charging Crow, Traci Charging Crow, Michelle Janis, Anthony Smallwood and family, Johnee Moreno, Michael Red Cloud, Misty Dillon, Reno Red Cloud III, James Red Cloud, Jonathan Janis, Lester Jack, Sr., Lester Jack, Jr., Lester Jack III, Donovan Chase & Family, Lance Davis & Family, Sam Richard & Family, Gina Cordova, Marilyn Red Cloud, Trent Brewer, Kelvin Cordova, Myrna Rodriquez, Devon Red Cloud, Benjamin “Sonny” Red Cloud Jr, Bradley Red Cloud, Cheyenne Red Cloud, Kayla Red Cloud, Jasmine Thompson, Lakeisha Thompson, Jerrick Thompson Jr, Tyresse Thompson, Calvin Brown Bear Jr, Angelo Brown Bear, Childhood friends Marti Lynn Ciccia and Tanya Janis, East Ridge, Pine Ridge, Rapid City and Box Elder Crew-You know who you are, and numerous nieces and nephews.
In-laws include, Mikayla “Bitz” Quiver, Kristine Bissonette, Dorian Hicks, Courtery “Kotori” Bissonette, Tristan Bissonette, Nickolas Bissonette, Sequoia Bissonette, Alvin Bissonette, Jr., Uriah Bissonette, Madonna Bissonette, Francine Quiver, Terrance Running Shield, Mike Amos, Shannon Chief, Caleb & Marshall Johnston, Honey & Savannah Amos, Kimberly Eagle Bull, Kaylee Randall, Cody Eagle Bull, Morrie & Kean Eagle Bull, Samantha Eagle Bull, Harmoney, Emery, & Don Eagle Bull, Jr., Abbie Quiver, Jerilyn Quiver, Faron Quiver, Tatum, Trenton, Fariah, and Marquis Quiver, Fred Quiver, Nena & Natia Quiver, Janie, Heavenly, & Samirah Kills Enemy At Night, Jovanna Kills Enemy At Night, Dallian & Aviana Kills Enemy At Night, Jonas Baltes, and Alyssa Baltes.
The family of Scott would like to say thank you to Monument Health staff for their care of our dear Scott.
Wake Services: One night wake service starting at 4:00 PM, Friday, November 1, 2024 at the Pine Ridge Elementary School Gymnasium with evening services with Rosary starting at 7:00 PM and eulogy to follow.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 AM, Saturday, November 2, 2024 at the Pine Ridge Elementary School Gymnasium in Pine Ridge, SD.
Officiating: Fr. Ron Seminara, S.J.
Traditional Lakota Services: Leon Red Kettle and Terry Little Whiteman
Burial Services: Holy Rosary Mission Catholic Cemetery, Pine Ridge, SD
Arrangements entrusted with the Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD