The family of Tyrell Coy Yankton, “Tasunke Wamni Omni Najin,” is saddened to announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, and father. Tyrell was born on July 27, 1994 in Pine Ridge, SD to Creighton Yankton, Jr and Dawn Hernandez-Yankton. Tyrell made his journey to the Spirit World on May 12, 2026 in Chadron, NE.
Tyrell loved the outdoors and riding horses with friends and family. His Lakota name is “Tasunke Wamni Omni Najin”, “His Horse is a Whirlwind Standing.” When he was around 11 years old he started participating in the Big Foot Rides with his dad, family members and friends. He also participated in the Crazy Horse Ride and the Battle of the Little Big Horn Ride and participated in the ride with his dad, family and friends. He participated in horse games and races on the reservation in the summer at different events. He participated on the ride for the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe of the San Francisco Bay Area and made many new friends, he crossed the Golden Gate Bridge with them. He loved going to his Grandma Joyce’s home and being with her. He liked to cook for her, talk and laugh with all his cousins. He enjoyed going around to all his relatives’ homes to say “Hi” and visit. He helped others more than himself.
Tyrell is survived by his dad, Creigton W. Yankton, Jr; his mom, Dawn Hernandez-Yankton; his daughters, Carolina Yankton and Ty’Onna Brewer; his sister, Latecia Hernandez; brothers, Jamie Yankton, Lester Weasel Bear, Justin Weasel Bear, Ashley Weasel Bear; hunka sister, Anpo Weasel Bear; hunka brother, Pedro Thunder Hawk; aunts, Deb Cuny, Jacquline (Mick) Buffington, Alberta Yankton, Shan Little Dog, Donna Little Dog, Carrie (Ritch) Yankton, Jeanuelle Twiss; uncles, Francis Hernandez, Bryan Yankton, Warren (Jean) Yankton, Vance (Shanell) Little Dog, Craig (Sophie) Yankton, Kaden Ghost; cousins, Payton One Feather, Reshawn Palmier, Corey Yankton, Sr., Billie Jo Clifford, Rosalyn Bear Runner, Lela Bear Runner, Willam, Jr. and Crynthia Clifford; nieces and nephews, Kasandra Thunder Hawk, Jess Hernandez, Leon Hernandez; grandparents, Rita White Plume, Ramona White Plume, Mildred Alkirie, Alex White Plume, Percy White Plume, Cynthia Plenty Arrows, Darla (Rick) Swain, Deb Yankton, Janice Little Dog, Wanda Thayer, and all his many cousins, Colby Yankton, Cody Yankton, Shayle Yankton, Jessica Yankton, Chrystal Swallow, Misty Swallow, Nupa White Plume, Zuya White Plume, Mary White Plume, Freedom White Plume, Chance Clifford, Vincent Little Dog, Will Little Dog, Virgil LeDeaux, Linda Little Dog, Canupa Two Eagles, Anpo White Plume, Sheena Ghost, Roberta Lone Hill, Aubri Tall, Kyle Yankton, Tesha Buffington, Cody Buffington, Raymond Clifford, Tylen Clifford, Jerimiah Clifford, Alexandria White Plume, Gabe White Plume, Sina Kasna Mani Tall, Pricilla Bagola, Millie White Plume, TK Shopteese, Antonia Shopteese, Juanita Shopteese, Regina Lone Hill, Rosanna Lone Hill, Jessica White Plume, Rosebud White Plume, Ivan White Butterfly, Caney White Butterfly, Tatnka White Plume, and all relatives and friends.
Tyrell was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alta White Plume, Jarad Roy James White Plume, Michael White Plume, Mary White Plume, Tawapa White Butterfly, Joyce Little Dog, and Mersy Cuny, Creighton Yankton Sr, Pedro Hernandez; Great Parents, Raymond and Ester (White Plume) Yankton, Lula Two Bonnets; uncles, Michael Cuny, Frank Cuny, David Cuny, Terrance Little Dog; cousins, Karlyn Little Dog and Natasha Clifford.
Pallbearers will be Lil Ray Runnels, Justin Weasel Bear, Christian LeDeaux, Leroy Looks Twice Jr, Theo Two Eagles, Davis Ghost, Rico Cortez, Chance Clifford
Honorary pallbearers will be all horseback riders, Horse Nation, Muwekma Ohlone Tribe of the San Francisco Bay, and All family members and friends
Wake Services: Two night wake service starting at 4:00 PM, Sunday, May 24, 2026 at the Wounded Knee District School in Manderson, South Dakota. Services starting at 7:00 PM, each night with Rosary services held Monday, May 25, 2026
Funeral Services: 1:00 PM, Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at the Wounded Knee District School in Manderson, South Dakota
Officiating: Joyce Tibbitts
Traditional Lakota Services: Craig Yankton
Burial Services: Standing Bear Family Cemetery, White Horse Creek, Manderson, South Dakota
Arrangements entrusted with the Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD