Waunspe Tehila Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Waunspe Tehila (Pine Ridge, South Dakota), who passed away on May 19, 2025 at the age of 35. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Waunspe Tehila to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his father Barry Fills Pipe. He is survived by: his daughter Kyrah Pine-Fills Pipe; his sisters, Latonia and Lavita Little Spotted; his pets, Helena Fills Pipe, Vanessa, Crystal, Sharon Pulliam (Louis) and Jamie; his brothers, Beau Fills Pipe, Fred Jr., Delane and Hunka; his mother Avis Blacksmith; his grandmother Corrine Brave; his aunts and uncles, Pam, Cheryl Crow, Karen "Kay", Lenora "Lee" Blacksmith, Gayla Fills Pipe, Starlite Fills Pipe, Sara Ann Bass, Lucy Little, Lori Bagola, Dana Chase, Gilson, Neal Kindle (Steph), Pete Fills Pipe, Renford Good Lance and Albert Brave, Jr.; his cousins, Nicole Bearing, Kayla, Kenneth (Kenny), Julian Stands, Henrietta, Krisee, Tashina, Madison Kindle, Sheldon, Jason Flute, Angela, Airik Bad Heart Bull, William Jr., Jacinda Plenty Arrows, Debbie, Rod Red Star, Ivan Jr., Derek, Gina Star Comes Out, Ellen, Lance, Edwina Fills Pipe, Diedra, Cheraton, Galvenston Bass, Jr., Jonna, Juanita Swiftwater, Ohitika, Chaske Zahn, Bianca White Bull, Cisco, Monique Fills PIpe and Wallace McGirt; his brother Russell Little Spotted; his grandparents, Ryan, Margaret Poor Elk, David Fills Pipe and Marlene Blacksmith; his uncles, Robert Blacksmith, Clayton, Jerry Fills Pipe, Howard Fills Pipe and Francis Good Lance; and his family, Taylor, Amilio Boone (family: Tyler, Stevie Little Finger, Sammie Romero, Josh Martin, Pearline Sanchez, Marsha Whiting, LaToya Brave Heart, Johnny, Amanda Cloud, Tanisha Goodlow, Jey Phelps, Sierra, Ida Clarke, Ashley Pourier, Angel White Eyes, Izzy Brave Heart, Delia Big Boy, Destiny Leftwich, Michelle Bland, Shash Zephier, James, Hehaka Pine, Marissa Begay, Portia Means, Danielle Hudspeth, Roman White Calf, Julian, Alex Montgomery), Conrad, Season Frank, Michael Weston, Tristen Long, Craig Goodlow-Mehlbrech, Talisha Goodlow, Frank Waln, Mary Mousseau Ola Featherman, Lee Rouillard, Muriel Lame, Charlee Running Eagle, Sara Haukaas, Travis Barden-Richard, Tia Barraza, Matt Wilson, John Archambeau, Louis Pulliam Sr., Cassandra Palmier and Stacy Youngman (family: Charging Thunder, Helper, Danny Alvarado, Monica Wapskineh, Bob Dylan, Delores DuBray).
A wake was held on Thursday, May 29th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Loneman School. A funeral service was held on Friday, May 30th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.