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CARMELITA MARGARET RICHARDS (YBARRA)


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AUG 22, 1962 – JULY 19, 2021

Carmelita Margaret Richards was born on August 22, 1952 in Greely, CO to Lucky Ybarra and Bernice M. Frogg-Alcon and was raised by her grandparents, Phillip “Felix” Frogg and Hattie (Martin) Frogg. Carmelita made her journey to the Spirit World on July 19, 2021 in Rapid City, SD, peacefully, surrounded by her family.

Carmelita graduated Valedictorian from Holy Rosary Mission and went on to attend the University of Colorado in Boulder, CO. She also attended the University of North Dakota (InMed Program). After 22 years of working for the OST Housing, Carmelita retired and later worked for Prairie Winds Casino in the Human Resources Department for numerous years. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Carmelita is survived by her husband of 49 years, Leo Richards; mother, Bernice M. Frogg; siblings, Gloria Toothman, and Juanita Wood; cousins, Deloris Segura, Lester “Bo” Davis, Linfred “Len” Davis, Teresa (Troy) Bettelyoun, Phillip Davis, Hattie Willow, and Marcus Willow; Hunka son, Manuel (Nicolette Weston) Garcia; and numerous grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Carmelita was preceded in death by her beloved son, Dana Justin Richards; brother, Paul Alcon; cousin, Calvina Alvarez; maternal grandparents, Phillip “Felix” Frogg and Hattie (Martin) Frogg; maternal great-grandmother, Mary (Woman Dress) Martin and Luis Martin; and paternal great-grandparents, Julie (White Rabbit) Frogg and Alfred Frogg.

Wake Services: One night wake service starting at 12:30 PM, Sunday, July 25, 2021 at the Leo Richards Residence in Slim Buttes, SD.

Funeral Services: 10:00 AM, Monday, July 26, 2021 at the Leo Richards Residence in Slim Buttes, SD.

Officiating: Sister Barb Bogenschutz & Pastor Ken Trivette

Traditional Lakota Services:

To Be Announced.

Burial Services: To Be Held at a Later Date.

Arrangements entrusted with Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD

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