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Benjamin David “Tatanka Wase Kicun” Big Crow Sr.

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Benjamin David “Tatanka Wase Kicun” Big Crow Sr.

Birth
Pine Ridge, Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota, USA
Death
11 Nov 2021 (aged 63)
Pine Ridge, Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota, USA
Burial
Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota, USA Add to Map
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"Tatanka Wase Kicun"

Benjamin David Big Crow, Sr. was born on November 7, 1958 in Pine Ridge, SD to James Big Crow and Marcella Susie Mills-Big Crow. Benjamin made his journey to the Spirit World on November 11, 2021 at the IHS Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD.

Benjamin is survived by his wife, Cindy Iron Cloud-Big Crow; daughters, Haley (Oscar) Hernandez and Diandra Catches; sons, Nicholas (Liz) Hernandez, Darrell (Stevanna) Hernandez and Julian Hernandez; siblings, Bob (Mary) Big Crow & Family, Jay Big Crow & Family, Joyce ("Shorty") Brewer & Family, Tim Big Crow & Family, Liz (Ernie) Little & Family, Rita Big Crow & Family, Ruth Pourier & Family, Ray (Sue) Big Crow & Family, Ollie Big Crow & Family, Duane Big Crow & Family, Diane (Dennis) Painte & Family, Bessie (George) Dreamer & Family, Erma Big Crow & Family, Brenda (Tony) Zimiga & Family, Cathy (Boyd) Ferguson & Family, Jennifer (Steve) Red Owl & Family, Mike Iron Cloud & Family, Margaret (Eldon) Black Bull & Family and Pat Iron Cloud, Jr. & Family; and grandchildren, Deiondre Big Crow, Benjamin Big Crow III, Aubrey Hernandez, Aurian Hernandez, Alee Hernandez, Justin Hernandez, Kai Hernandez, Keya Hernandez, Amiah Good Shield-Hernandez and Luna Martin.

Benjamin was preceded in death by his parents, James and Marcella Big Crow; brothers, Gerald and Walt Big Crow; sisters, Geraldine Merchant and Theresa Black Bull; and son, Benjamin Big Crow, Jr.

Pallbearers will be Koby Morrisette, Melvin "Smiley" Sierra, George Dreamer, Jr., Tony Zimiga, Kurt Pourier, Beau Big Crow, Clifford Buckman, Rudolph Running Shield, Leo Headley III, and Eric Mintun.

Honorary pallbearers will be Big Crow Family, Twiss Family, Bettelyoun Family, Ruff Family, Mills Family, Morgan Family, Clifford Family, Campos Family, Merchant Family, Zaphata Family, Sanchez Family, Iron Cloud Family, Hernandez Family, Welch Family, Patton Family, Ponds Family, Eagle Bull Family, OSHA Quonset Crew, Weston Family, Cross Family, Tuttle Family, Frank Family, Pourier Family, Steele Family, Lessert Family, Kelly Family, Wilson Family, White Family, Miller Family, Keonen Family, Ferguson Family, Red Owl Family, Mintun Family, Hurtado Family, Hamilton Family, Janis Family, Catches Family, Lunderman Family, Two Dogs Family, Tapio Family, White Face Family, Giago Family, Moves Camp Family, Guillkson Family, Charging Eagle Family, Condon Family, Kills Back Family, Running Hawk Family, Rodriguez Family, Vocu Family, Black Horn Family, Parisen Family, Little Family, Running Shield Family, Oglala Lakota College, Holy Rosary Class of 1978, IHS Ambulance Service, Tasnke Wakan & Mila Yatan Pika Sundance Circles, All Nieces & Nephews and All Friends & Relatives that we may have forgotten in our time of grief.

Wake Services: One night wake service starting at 3:00 PM, Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at the Porcupine Presbyterian Church Hall in Porcupine, SD with rosary service starting at 7:00 PM.
Funeral Services: 10:00 AM, Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at the Porcupine Presbyterian Church Hall in Porcupine, SD
Officiating: Fr. Peter Klink, S.J.
Traditional Lakota Services: Mr. Ty Lunderman
Burial Services: St. Ann's Catholic Cemetery, Pine Ridge, SD

Arrangements entrusted with Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD
"Tatanka Wase Kicun"

Benjamin David Big Crow, Sr. was born on November 7, 1958 in Pine Ridge, SD to James Big Crow and Marcella Susie Mills-Big Crow. Benjamin made his journey to the Spirit World on November 11, 2021 at the IHS Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD.

Benjamin is survived by his wife, Cindy Iron Cloud-Big Crow; daughters, Haley (Oscar) Hernandez and Diandra Catches; sons, Nicholas (Liz) Hernandez, Darrell (Stevanna) Hernandez and Julian Hernandez; siblings, Bob (Mary) Big Crow & Family, Jay Big Crow & Family, Joyce ("Shorty") Brewer & Family, Tim Big Crow & Family, Liz (Ernie) Little & Family, Rita Big Crow & Family, Ruth Pourier & Family, Ray (Sue) Big Crow & Family, Ollie Big Crow & Family, Duane Big Crow & Family, Diane (Dennis) Painte & Family, Bessie (George) Dreamer & Family, Erma Big Crow & Family, Brenda (Tony) Zimiga & Family, Cathy (Boyd) Ferguson & Family, Jennifer (Steve) Red Owl & Family, Mike Iron Cloud & Family, Margaret (Eldon) Black Bull & Family and Pat Iron Cloud, Jr. & Family; and grandchildren, Deiondre Big Crow, Benjamin Big Crow III, Aubrey Hernandez, Aurian Hernandez, Alee Hernandez, Justin Hernandez, Kai Hernandez, Keya Hernandez, Amiah Good Shield-Hernandez and Luna Martin.

Benjamin was preceded in death by his parents, James and Marcella Big Crow; brothers, Gerald and Walt Big Crow; sisters, Geraldine Merchant and Theresa Black Bull; and son, Benjamin Big Crow, Jr.

Pallbearers will be Koby Morrisette, Melvin "Smiley" Sierra, George Dreamer, Jr., Tony Zimiga, Kurt Pourier, Beau Big Crow, Clifford Buckman, Rudolph Running Shield, Leo Headley III, and Eric Mintun.

Honorary pallbearers will be Big Crow Family, Twiss Family, Bettelyoun Family, Ruff Family, Mills Family, Morgan Family, Clifford Family, Campos Family, Merchant Family, Zaphata Family, Sanchez Family, Iron Cloud Family, Hernandez Family, Welch Family, Patton Family, Ponds Family, Eagle Bull Family, OSHA Quonset Crew, Weston Family, Cross Family, Tuttle Family, Frank Family, Pourier Family, Steele Family, Lessert Family, Kelly Family, Wilson Family, White Family, Miller Family, Keonen Family, Ferguson Family, Red Owl Family, Mintun Family, Hurtado Family, Hamilton Family, Janis Family, Catches Family, Lunderman Family, Two Dogs Family, Tapio Family, White Face Family, Giago Family, Moves Camp Family, Guillkson Family, Charging Eagle Family, Condon Family, Kills Back Family, Running Hawk Family, Rodriguez Family, Vocu Family, Black Horn Family, Parisen Family, Little Family, Running Shield Family, Oglala Lakota College, Holy Rosary Class of 1978, IHS Ambulance Service, Tasnke Wakan & Mila Yatan Pika Sundance Circles, All Nieces & Nephews and All Friends & Relatives that we may have forgotten in our time of grief.

Wake Services: One night wake service starting at 3:00 PM, Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at the Porcupine Presbyterian Church Hall in Porcupine, SD with rosary service starting at 7:00 PM.
Funeral Services: 10:00 AM, Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at the Porcupine Presbyterian Church Hall in Porcupine, SD
Officiating: Fr. Peter Klink, S.J.
Traditional Lakota Services: Mr. Ty Lunderman
Burial Services: St. Ann's Catholic Cemetery, Pine Ridge, SD

Arrangements entrusted with Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD

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