Thomas John Barlese Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Thomas John Barlese (Pine Ridge, South Dakota), born in Fall River Mills, California, whose life came to an end on November 28, 2025 at the age of 25, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Thomas John Barlese or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his father Ernie Barlese, Jr.; his grandparents, Burt DeGarmo, Duane Big Eagle, Sylvester Janis, William Yellow, Sr., Francis Yellow, Jr., Edith Barlese and Ernie Barlese, Sr.; his aunts and uncles, Anita Schacker, Tracy Barlese, Kristy Big Eagle, Chris DeGarmo, Cory Big Eagle, Warner Barlese, James Barlese, Richard Barlese and Greg Barlese; and his cousin Mya Townsend.
He is survived by: his mother Virginia DeGarmo; his grandparents, Jeanne Janis, Rose Howard, Marilyn Big Eagle and Dean Big Eagle (Diane); his great-grandparent Agatha Anderson; his siblings, Ashley DeGarmo, Jennifer McLaughlin, Marvie Ferguson, Sidney Twiss and Austin Zendejas; his aunts and uncles, Denise DeGarmo, Emmaline Ferguson, Marlys Big Eagle, Sunny Big Eagle, Jodi Janis, Myreen Iron Cloud, Dawn Iron Cloud, Monique Janis, Jerri Barlese, Janet Barlese, Bonnie Larios, Elizabeth Yellow, Valentina Traverise, DJ Big Eagle, Micah Big Eagle, Eric Big Eagle, Wes Big Eagle, Josh Rainbow, Ervin and Davey Red Owl; his niece Kayliana Zendejas; and his nephews, Austin Zendejas, Jr., Anthony Zendejas, Daeymieon Lee, Nanego Contreras, Nemseni Contreras and Ryan Harer. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, & nephews.
