Wake services for Stephanie are Thursday January 16, and Friday January 17. Her funeral is 11:00 am Saturday, January 18, 2020 at the YST South Housing Gym in Wagner SD. Interment is at the Red Buffalo Family Cemetery, Choteau Creek, outside of Avon, SD. Officiating is Sid Tuttle, Sr. and Jim Hallum of Santee, NE.

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

Stephanie graduated from Marty Indian School in Marty, SD and went on to college at Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, SD. 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, LaVonna 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 Weigel, 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 is 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.