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MAURICE “JERRY” JEROME CHAMPAGNE JR.

“CASMU HOKSILA-DESERT SAND BOY”

 

 

APRIL 29, 1962 – DECEMBER 25, 2018

Maurice “Jerry” Jerome Champagne, Jr. was born on April 29, 1962 in Barstow, CA to Maurice J. Champagne, Sr. and Irma Black Feather-Bad Wound. Maurice made his journey to the Spirit World on December 25, 2018 at his home in Wolf Creek Housing.

Maurice was raised near the Mojave Desert in California. Maurice’s grandmother gave him his Lakota Name, Casmu Hoksila-Desert Sand Boy. Maurice started head start in Dallas, TX and then moved to Camp LeJeune, in North Carolina where his father was stationed. Maurice returned to Pine Ridge where he completed elementary school, junior high, and graduated high school in Rushville, NE.

Maurice’s accomplishments were too many; he was unique in his own way. Maurice worked for 5 years in Ashland, MT at the lumber yard and numerous other places. We all loved him and will continue to love him even in his passing.

Maurice is survived by his mother, Irma Bad Wound; father, Maurice Champagne, Sr.; sister, Maretta Champagne; brother, James Pierre’ Champagne; aunt, Mary Condon; daughter, Lindsey Sullivan; four grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, & uncles.

Maurice was preceded in death by his brother, Gilbert Bad Wound; grandparents, James Black Feather, Jessie Yellow Boy-Black Feather, and Margaret Chosa- Roubideaux; aunts, Stella Rowland and Martha Black Feather; and uncles, Raymo Black Feather, Sylvester Black Feather, and John Black Feather.

A one-night wake was held on Friday, January 4, 2019 at the Billy Mills Hall in Pine Ridge, SD. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at the Billy Mills Hall in Pine Ridge, SD. Officiating was Mr. Marlin Hunt and Mr. Wayne Flood. Burial Services were held at the Wolf Creek Community Cemetery, Wolf Creek, SD. Arrangements entrusted with Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD.

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