Claudia Katherine (LaPointe) Zuniga Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on January 24, 2026, at the age of 64, Claudia Katherine (LaPointe) Zuniga (Oglala, South Dakota), born in Pine Ridge, South Dakota passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Claudia Katherine (LaPointe) Zuniga to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Claude LaPointe, Jr. and Effie Mary LaPointe (Loafer Joe); her husband George Zuniga; her siblings, Weldon LaPointe, Frank LaPointe, James Red Bull and Henrietta (Penny Porter); her children, Linda Sue, Sheree Zuniga and Wakinyan "Rocky" Zuniga; and her niece Tamara LaPointe.

She is survived by: her close friend William Brown Wolf of Eagle Butte, SD; her children, Zerelda Walks Out of Minneapolis, MN, Lita Zuniga of Albuquerque, NM and Frank Zuniga of Duluth, MN; her sisters, Brenda Red Bull (Perry) and Adele Red Bull of Red Scaffold, SD; her nephews, Tyler LaPointe of Wolf Creek, SD and James LaPointe of Wolf Creek, SD; her niece Erica LaPointe of Wolf Creek, SD; her pet Pauline Wilson; her sisters, Kate Kindle, Joy Yellow Boy, Sissy Big Crow, Barbara Dull Knife, Deborah Stewart, Alfreda Stewart and Berta (Albert Little Spotted); her pets, Simone Little Hawk, Gwen Holmes, Lynelle Black Water, Angeline Roan Eagle, Trivian, Michael Gallas, Clare, Calvin Yellow (Alta), Alan Yellow and Evelyn; and her brother Rene Hall. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.