Mass of Christian Burial for 34-year old Theodore “Ted” Pourier III will be held Sat, Oct 28, 2023 at 2:00 at Father Pauly Hall in Porcupine, SD, with Ms Joyce Tibbitts officiating and traditional Lakota services by Sid Has No Horse
Burial is at Christ the King Catholic Cemetery in Porcupine
A one-night wake starts Friday, Oct 27, at 1:30 at Father Pauly Hall in Porcupine with evening services and Rosary at 7:00
Online condolences may be left at siouxfuneralhome.com\
Theodore Paul Pourier III was born on April 4, 1989 in Pine Ridge, SD to Theodore Pourier Jr and Sheryl Yellow Shield. Ted III made his journey to the Spirit World on October 20, 2023 at his home near Martin, SD.
Ted III spent his childhood in Wounded Knee, SD and graduated 8th grade from Gordon, NE. Ted continued his education at Riverside High School in Riverside, CA.
Ted worked as soon as he was able and always stayed busy working with and for family, friends, and multiple employers with Rebel Earth Farms his final employer.
Ted loved his sisters Jaimie and Sarah and would do anything for them, including throwing water balloons at them ambush-style with his nephews always and forever smiling and laughing.
Ted also enjoyed activities with his nieces and nephews, including swimming, hiking, and taking long walks (to tire them out). He loved all 13 of his nieces and nephews and his grandson Luca. He will be greatly missed and always loved.
Ted III is survived by his parents Theodore Pourier Jr and Sheryl Yellow Shield; siblings Jaimie Pourier and Sarah Jo Pourier; nephews Jesse, Jace, Jayden, and Jacolby Brave, Travis and Tirrel Mesteth, and Sincere Pourier; nieces Abeisha, Aryla Kirkie, Tara, Jazamine Jemma Brave, and Paityn Pourier; godparents Wayne Yellow Shield, and Tedine Pourier; and grandfather Paul Taylor.
Ted III was preceded in death by his sisters Julia Dawn Pourier and Amber Terri Pourier; maternal grandparents Dallas and Roselyn Little Bear; paternal grandparents Theodore and Lorraine Pourier; aunt Lori Pourier; uncles Clifford Pourier, Glenn Little Bear, and Timothy Romero; and cousins Shilo and Mercedes Pourier.
Pallbearers will be Colynn Condon Jr, Alex Condon, Wesley Palmier, Treylon Under Baggage, Chris Yellow Shield, Stanley Flying Hawk Jr, Jeremiah Tail Sr, Skyler Iron Cloud, Trevor Yellow Shield, Richard Tall, Bryce Valandra Jesse Brave, Jace Brave, and Jayden Brave.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Michelle Red Owl & Family, Tedine (Mike) Spider & Family, Mary (David) Palmier & Family, Dallas Yellow Shield & Family, Erna Yellow Shield & Family, Wayne Yellow Shield Sr & Family, Grandma Georgia Pourier & Family, Richard Tall & Family, Rachel Bissonette & Family, Flint Tall Sr & Family, Carol Weston & Family, Norita High Hawk & Family, Jody Kirkie & Family, Rhea Pourier, Jason Schoch & Family, Nick Ciaramitaro, Jon & Norma Reed, Rebel Earth Farm Employees, McDonalds Crew in Pierre, and All Friends & Relatives.
Arrangements entrusted with Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD