Joah Reid Strikes Enemy-Portillo
Joah Strikes Enemy-Portillo
March 31, 2008
Joah Reid Strikes Enemy-Portillo, 20 month infant of Julia Strikes Enemy and Miguel Portillo of Swiftbird, passed away Monday, March 31, 2008 at the Gettysburg Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 2:00p.m., Monday, April 7 at the Eagle Butte Community Building with Mike Kill Pretty Enemy and Byron Buffalo officiating. Burial was in the LaPlant Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Luce Funeral Chapel, Eagle Butte. There was a wake service at 7:00p.m., Sunday, April 6 at the Community Building with a procession from the 4 mile into Eagle Butte at 4:00p.m.
Joah Reid was born July 6, 2006 in Pierre, SD to Julia Rose Strikes Enemy and Miguel Esteban Portillo (Lorna Brown Wolf). He weighed 6 pounds 7 ounces. Joah spent his first six months with his loving Aunty Jolee Two Dogs and his mother in Eagle Butte. He then came to live with his father in Eagle Butte. Joah often stayed with his Grandma Mabel in Swiftbird before moving to Sioux Falls with his father and stepmother. Joah returned to his Grandma Mabel’s on March 26, 2008, where he spent his last days.
Joah was a loving child, who always wore a smile and filled everyone’s life with happiness and joy. He was filled with energy and passion. Joah loved French fries, playing catch, Sing along Barney, wrestling, singing, dancing and being outside. He liked to discover new things and was a fast learner. Joah also liked to hang out with his little buddy, Rocky Keith Collins. Joah will always be remembered for his mischievous little smile and untamable energy.
Joah is survived by his parents: Miguel Esteban Portillo (Lorna Brown Wolf) of Sioux Falls and Julia Rose Strikes enemy of Cherry Creek; grandmothers: Mabel Tapio of Swiftbird and Sharon Swiftbird of Eagle Butte; grandfather: Juan Portillo II; uncles: Justin Strikes Enemy, Shawn Tapio of Swiftbird, Samuel Swiftbird of Eagle Butte; Lorenzo Portillo of Sioux Falls, Paulo Portillo of Wilmar, MN, Jesse Tapio of Stillwater, MN, Jonah Bowker of Albuquerque, NM, Juan Portillo III of Kansas City, KS; aunties: Jolee Two Dogs of Eagle Butte, Aviana Portillo of Swiftbird, Amada Portillo of Mobridge, Joni Tapio of Cass Lake, MN, Amber Tapio of Flandreau, Felicia Torres of Kansas City, KS, April Swiftbird of Eagle Butte and Candace Swiftbird of Eagle Butte.
He was preceded in death by great grandparents: Dorothy Francis Strikes Enemy, Jim Buffalo, May Summers; grandparents: Bernice Strikes Enemy and Benjamin Brown Wolf and uncle PFC Sheldon Hawk Eagle.
Luce Funeral Chapel of Eagle Butte was entrusted with Joah's arrangements.
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Arrangements are pending under the direction of Luce Funeral Chapel of Eagle Butte.
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Julia – You are in my thoughts and prayers as you are with everyone here at the school. Hold the good memories close and remember your little man loved you and you loved him and that is what counts. If you need anything anytime you call even in the months to come. Love and Prayers Shawn
Julia-
We are heartbroken over the loss of your little man. Know how much we love you. You are and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. May you feel the Lord’s loving presence all around you as you go through this difficult time.
Jody & Tracy Mulder
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You remain in my prayers during this time of the death of Joah. It was a privilege for me to be with you during this difficult time. God’s blessings to you Mabel and all your family. Pat Rausch, Pastoral Care
hey there gurl i’m truelu very sprry for baby i really miss him to i hatge dat fact dat coming back en ur not with him it just hurts knowing that baby’s not here no more he’s just here in spirit..i love you julia..
Julia – we are holding you in prayer as you grieve the loss of your darling Joah. Please know that God loves you and we do, too. Come see us sometime when you are in town. Love, Pastor Di