Shane Bradley Red Bear was born on January 3, 2005 in Pine Ridge, SD to Layne Red Bear and Tracy (Tallman) Brown Bear. Shane made his journey to the Spirit World on November 27, 2024 at the Bennett County Hospital in Martin, SD.
Shane is survived by his mother, Tracy Tallman-Brown Bear; father, Layne Red Bear; brothers, Dustin (Cherish) Tallman, Darwin Tallman, and Enoch (Laila) Tallman; sisters, Precious (Brian) Tallman and Pauline Red Bear; grandfathers, John Whirlwind Horse and Mike Whirlwind Horse; grandparents, Lenore & Eagan (Claudia) Longman, Verna Sanchez, Cheryl Huddleson; aunts, Cecelia Tallman, Chasity, Charmaine, Charlene, Tina, Jessie, and Deann Shot With Arrow, Lillian, Jillian, Pearl, Marissa, & Larissa Whirlwind Horse, and Kay Bear Killer; uncles, Aaron Red Bear, Ryan Whirlwind Horse, Louis Sanchez, Reno Whirlwind Horse, John Whirlwind Horse, Nick Sanchez, Kaden Red Bear, Brian Red Bear, Sunshine (Lena) Tallman, Charles Junior Shot With Arrow, Trudell Shot With Arrow, Dave Tallman, Rich Yankton, Tony Tallman, Dean Bear Killer, Manny Bear Killer, and Travis Thunder Bull; cousin, Shilo Tallman; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; and his dog/best friend, Zi.
Shane was preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles and Wilma Shot With Arrow, Marie Whirlwind Horse, Paul & Pauline Whirlwind Horse, Raymond Whirlwind Horse, Florence Shot With Arrow, Phoebe Tallman, Jeanette Tallman, Donald Longman, and Darwin Longman; aunt, Latonya Tallman; and cousin, Kyle Longman.
Pallbearers will be Landon Plenty Arrows, Memphis Tallman, Samuel Plenty Arrows, Isnala Cross, Earl Richards III, Ryan Whirlwind Horse, Brian Hart, Jr., Oliver Brown Bear, and Tyrell Whiting.
Honorary pallbearers Carlos Plenty Arrows, Dario & Marietta Vasquez & Family, Consuelo Vasquez & Family, Waylen and Helene Gaddie & Family, Travis & Anita Thunder Bull & Family, James & Pam Cross, Clyde Blacksmith, Holly Quinn, Justin Poor Bear & Family, Charisma, Wilamina, & Victoria Shot With Arrow, Angelina Tallman, Aliana Shot With Arrow, Cheyenne Tallman, Brent, Shannon, and Amiya Tallman, Laila and Dalila Red Bear, Zander & Rayna Whirlwind Horse, Taliyah Whirlwind Horse, Jolissa Catches, Julyanna Catches, Lilianna Catches, Johnny Catches, Tyson Sanchez, Ethan Sanchez, Louis Sanchez, Jr., Kody, Kameron, & Heather Waters, Edna and Latrell Plenty Arrows, Carol Janis & Family, Tim Has No Horse, Tyson White Plume, Tristan, Laquel, Leslie, Chante, & Calven Ferguson, and all friends & relatives.
Wake Services: Two night wake service starting at 4:30 PM, Thursday, December 5, 2024 at the American Horse School in Allen, SD.
Mass of Christian Burial: 12:00 PM, Saturday, December 7, 2024 at the American Horse School in Allen, SD
Officiating: Father Ron Seminara, S.J.
Traditional Lakota Services: Lawrence “Bear” Cross
Burial Services: St. John’s Catholic Cemetery, Allen, SD
Arrangements entrusted with the Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD