Obituary for George Nelson Porcupine George Nelson Porcupine was born on July 30, 1939 in Pine Ridge, SD to Joseph Porcupine and Emma (No Fat) Porcupine. George made his journey to the Spirit World on December 28, 2018 at the White River Nursing Home in White River, SD. George attended Loneman School and graduated from there.
After graduation, he worked to help his family. George had an active lifestyle, he enjoyed playing card games, playing basketball, riding bike, and riding horses. George also enjoyed spending time with his nieces, nephews, and friends.
He loved telling jokes and making people laugh. He will be greatly missed by those who knew him. George is survived by his sister, Louise (Porcupine) Stands of Minneapolis, MN; brothers, Sam and Gilmore Porcupine both of Oglala, SD; and numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
George was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Porcupine; mother, Emma (No Fat) Porcupine; twin brother, Aaron and brother, Kenneth; and one sister Ione Rocky Mountain. Wake Services: One night wake service starting at 3:00 PM, Sunday, January 13, 2019 at the Brother Rene Hall in Oglala, SD with evening services starting at 7:00 PM. Funeral Services: 1:00 PM, Monday, January 14, 2019 at the Brother Rene Hall in Oglala, SD.
Officiating: Sister Barb Bogenschutz and Father Joe Daoust, S.J. Traditional Lakota Services: Mr. Ivis Long Visitor Burial Services: Makasan Presbyterian Cemetery, Oglala, SD Arrangements entrusted with Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD To send flowers to the family of George Nelson Porcupine, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store. PRINT Obituaries & Tributes Immediate Need Pre-Arrange Your Funeral Contact Us Site Search Text Sizing Order Flowers Sioux Funeral Home Funeral Planning Grief & Healing Help & Guidance George Nelson Porcupine July 30, 1939 – December 28, 2018 Share this tribute Funeral Details Condolences & Tributes Photos, Videos & Stories Send Flowers Obituary for George Nelson Porcupine George Nelson Porcupine was born on July 30, 1939 in Pine Ridge, SD to Joseph Porcupine and Emma (No Fat) Porcupine. George made his journey to the Spirit World on December 28, 2018 at the White River Nursing Home in White River, SD.
George attended Loneman School and graduated from there. After graduation, he worked to help his family. George had an active lifestyle, he enjoyed playing card games, playing basketball, riding bike, and riding horses.
George also enjoyed spending time with his nieces, nephews, and friends. He loved telling jokes and making people laugh. He will be greatly missed by those who knew him.
George is survived by his sister, Louise (Porcupine) Stands of Minneapolis, MN; brothers, Sam and Gilmore Porcupine both of Oglala, SD; and numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. George was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Porcupine; mother, Emma (No Fat) Porcupine; twin brother, Aaron and brother, Kenneth; and one sister Ione Rocky Mountain. Wake Services: One night wake service starting at 3:00 PM, Sunday, January 13, 2019 at the Brother Rene Hall in Oglala, SD with evening services starting at 7:00 PM.
Funeral Services: 1:00 PM, Monday, January 14, 2019 at the Brother Rene Hall in Oglala, SD. Officiating: Sister Barb Bogenschutz and Father Joe Daoust, S.J. Traditional Lakota Services: Mr. Ivis Long Visitor Burial Services: Makasan Presbyterian Cemetery, Oglala, SD Arrangements entrusted with Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD To send flowers to the family of George Nelson Porcupine, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store. PRINT First Night Wake Service When Sunday, January 13th, 2019 3:00pm Location Brother Rene Hall Address Oglala, SD 57764 Text Directions Email Directions View Map Alltel Send Flowers for George’s visitation Service Information When Monday, January 14th, 2019 1:00pm Officiating Father Joe Daoust, S.J. Co-Celebrant Sister Barb Bogenschutz Traditional Lakota Services by Mr. Ivis Long Visitor Location Brother Rene Hall Address Oglala, SD 57764 Text Directions Email Directions View Map Alltel Send Flowers for George’s Service Interment Information Location Makasan Presbyterian Church Cemetery Address Oglala, SD 57764 Text Directions Email Directions View Map Alltel Send Flowers for George’s interment Place a Donation Choose from a Family Preferred Charity or select your own.
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