Loren "Rocky" Fallis, Sr.
December 28, 1953 ~ December 28, 2015
Loren “Rocky” Fallis, Sr. (Sunka Wakan Hota Agli) "Brings A Grey Horse", age 62, of Big Bend, entered the spirit world on Monday, December 28, 2015 at his home.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, January 1, 2016 at the Crow Creek School Gym in Stephan. Burial followed at the Fallis Family Cemetery, rural Harrold. Two-night wake services began at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 30th and Thursday, December 31st at the Crow Creek School Gym in Stephan.
Loren "Rocky" Fallis was born on December 28, 1953 in Pierre SD, the son of Vilas Sr. and Hildegarde (Mulhern) Fallis. He spent most of his childhood years in Big Bend, SD. Rocky attended school at Stephan Mission and graduated in 1971. He went on to College at Black Hills State in Spearfish, SD. He worked for the Crow Creek Tribe until he met Jeannie and moved to Mission, SD. He became employed with Leneaugh/Waln construction company. He also worked for the Rosebud Sioux Tribe as a Security Officer for several years.
Rocky and Jeannie had seven children; Jeri, Kirsteena, Shannon (Josh), Bud (Emma), Loren Jr., Corrine and Jamie. As time went on their family grew and they were Blessed with their sons; Wayne Big Eagle, Tony Gonzales, Scott Raue and daughter Shavonne Stepp. Rocky and Jeannie were also fortunate enough to share in the upbringing of several other children. Rocky returned home to the Big Bend community and was elected as the Big Bend Tribal Council member where he served his people for over 20 years. He enjoyed ranching, farming, hunting, fishing, softball and Chieftain basketball, volleyball, football and Hawkeye softball. Throughout the years Rocky followed the pow wow life where he made many friends and relatives.
Grateful for sharing his life is his wife, Jeannie; children: Jeri, Shannon (Josh), Bud (Emma), Loren Jr., Corrine, Jamie, Wayne Big Eagle, Tony Gonzales, Scott Raue, and Shavonne Stepp; brother, Vilas Fallis, Jr.; sisters, April and Louella Fallis; several cousins, nieces, nephews; over 30 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his father, Vilas Fallis Sr.; mother, Hildegarde (Mulhern) Fallis; two sisters; two brothers, Barry and Grover Fallis; and his daughter Kirsteena.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Rocky’s arrangements.
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I’m so sorry to hear the passing of Rocky. May the good Lord watch over the family and give you strength. He’s no longer in pain. RIP Rocky.
Jeannie, Sending all our love and prayers to you at this time. Rocky will be greatly missed. May his journey be swift.
Just wanted you all to know my thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. He is at peace now but will be missed by so many!
My sincere condolences to you and your family. Rocky will be greatly missed. He has touched many hearts and leaves behind a legacy no one will forget.
My thoughts and prayers are with Rocky and his family during this trying time.
Prayers are with all the family! Uncle Rocky will be greatly missed by many!
I’m sorry for your earthly loss; what a gain for heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of my Uncle Rocky’s family. He was a constant through the years beside my Dad Barry, and I am thankful I got to know him and the family. I will miss his smile and laugh. May the Great Spirit watch over you all.
Out Thoughts, Love & Prayers to you all. Rest Easy & Safe Journey Rocky ❤️
R.I.P. Mr. Loren "Rocky" Fallis
Even tho I didn’t know Rocky Fallis I heard great things thru his sister April, whom I have known 4 many, many years..my deepest condolences to the Fallis Family n relatives of Rocky n to his sister April…April I am saddened by your loss, we had jus spoken during LNI…Prayers for you n your families as you embark on this most difficult time in your lives…May Tunkas’ila offer you peace and comfort during this difficult time…:(
Dear Jeanie and family, very sorry to hear about Rocky. Praying for Rocky so he will rest in peace, and that God will comfort all the family.
sending our deepest sympathies.
Fallis family ,we just found out about Rockys passing. Our hearts and prayers are with you at this trying times. We liked working with Rocky and your family in the Education field. Steve and Jean Selchert
Rocky was a kind, understanding, and caring man that I am honored to have known. I remember going to Rocky's house to talk to him, his wife, and family.