Mato Hoksila Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on January 26, 2026 we had to say goodbye to Mato Hoksila of Allen, South Dakota, born in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Mato Hoksila to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Patrick "James" Yellow Hair and Loretta "Nellie" Scout Whirlwind; his grandparents, Louie Bulltail Scout and Annie Locke; his daughter Gwendolyn Eagle Elk; his brother Loren Whirlwind; his pet Robin Whirlwind; his sister Patricia "Patty" Yellow Hair; his aunt Artis Hamilton-Iron Cloud; and his nephew Lyle Richards.

He is survived by: his brother Jim; his daughters, Contessa Pony and Tianna Yellow Hair; his siblings, Lori Whirlwind, Tammy Grinnell, Loretta, Warren "Guss" Yellow Hair and Cory Whirlwind; his aunt Emmaline Iron Cloud; his grandchildren, Jace Pony, Ellis Lopez, Daniel, Christian, Zamarya Lopez, Tayden Yellow Hair and Ariaella Tallman; his pets, James Wattley, Delmarie Little Bird, Alberta, Ethleen Iron Cloud, Eileen Conan Iron Cloud, Jeff Orlen Iron Cloud, Stevie, Sammie Claussen, Rebecca, Dallas Chief Eagle, Calandra Red Cloud, Demetrie, Arveal, Belle Yellow Hawk, Tristian, Robyn, Kiana Whirlwind, Dante Witt, Summer Yellow Hair, Arlan Cuny, Joshua Cuny, Jr., Ataliya Cuny, Jayalynn Cuny and Ezekial Yellow Hair; his extended family Monte; Louie and Annie Scout-Locke.