STEPHANIE RED BUFFALO

Funeral service for Stephanie Red Buffalo, 54, of Flandreau was Saturday, January 18 at the YST South Housing Gym. Interment was at the Red Buffalo Family Cemetery, Choteau Creek, outside of Avon.

Stephanie Faye Red Buffalo was born July 10, 1965, to Stephen Red Buffalo Sr. and Beatrice “Joyce” Andrews at Wagner. She began her spiritual journey on January 14, 2020, in Flandreau.

Stephanie graduated from Marty Indian School and went on to college at Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell. She lived in various places until 1997, when she settled in Flandreau living out the remainder of her life. Stephanie was a Sundancer and Pipe Carrier who took pride in helping people any way she could, even if it was all she had. Her words of wisdom and encouragement helped many people whom she encountered throughout her lifetime. She had a vibrant and loving personality that affected those around her.

Stephanie has four children: Justin Red Buffalo of Sisseton, Jerald Red Buffalo of Sisseton, La-Vonna Peterson of Flandreau, and LaTanya Red Buffalo of Flandreau. Stephanie is also survived by her siblings: Bryan Red Buffalo, Kevin Red Buffalo, Steve Red Buffalo Jr., Twila Red Buffalo, Joy Wei-gel, Waylon Gregor, Vanessa Red Buffalo and Julia Red Buffalo; her children: Justin (Tasha) Red Buffalo, Jerald (Alana) Red Buffalo, LaVonna Peterson and LaTanya Red Buffalo; her grandchildren: Justin Jr., Julieonna, Jayceon, Jaykel, Jeremiah, Nano, Angel, Leanna, Curtis, Wesson and Kai; and many cousins, nephews, nieces and close friends whom she loved all dearly.

Stephanie was preceded in death by her grandparents Ernest and Edith Red Buffalo; her parents Steve Red Buffalo Sr. and Joyce Andrews; and her baby brother Stacey Red Buffalo ‘Lowanku’, whom will all greet her with open arms on the other side.