Emily J. Simon, 1997-2021
Obituaries-Mobridge / Posted Mar 8, 2021 | 12:07 PM / 1118 views
Funeral Services for Emily J. Simon age 24 of San Francisco, CA a member of Standing Rock will be at 11 AM, CT on Monday, March 22, 2021 at the Prairie Bible Church in McLaughlin, SD. Burial in Brown Church Cemetery rural Bullhead, SD under direction of Oster Funeral Home of Mobridge, SD. Family and friends will follow in procession at 4 PM, CT on Sunday, March 21, 2021 from Osters to the Church for services start at 6 PM, CT. Emily passed away on February 26, 2021 in San Francisco, CA. Oster Funeral Home is entrusted with services for Emily J. Simon. www.osterfuneralhome.com
Emily Jo Simon was born to Crystal Flying Horse and Eliphlet (Buddy) Simon in Bismarck, ND on December 30, 1997.
Emily was raised back home in Cannon Ball, ND. Her family moved to Fort Yates, ND where she began her education, she loved school, making friends, going on field trips. Later on her family once again moved, this time Rapid City, SD. the Big Beautiful Black Hills, once there she continued her education going to Northern Middle School, and on to Central High School.
During her teenage years, she met and fell in love with Ronnie Gonzalez and together they have 5 beautiful babies Kamemela, Ronnie IV, Muron, Manipa Sa, Aiyana, Due to unfortunate circumstances Mariposa passed away at the tender age of 3 months, Aiyana also passed away.
They continued to live in Rapid City for a while, they decided to moved to Texas, she loved the hot weather. There they resided for several years. Emily was a free spirited young lady, who loved the world and wanted to see it. From there she moved to Mercede, CA, they stayed there for a while then moved to San Francisco, CA she lived there until the time of her passing.
She has held various jobs, housekeeping, pizza delivery, Walmart, Wendy’s, McDonalds, and dog walking as she loved pets.
She loved life, she was a Free Spirited happy, go lucky girl, whom will be missed by all that knew her and loved her. She was called home to heaven and took the hand of our lord. Heaven has gained another beautiful Angel. Babygirl I love you and miss you forever Mom.
She is survived by her children Kamemela, Ronnie IV, Neuron Gonalez, her mom Crystal & Cory Whirlwind Horse, dad Elephelet “Buddy” Simon, Sr., Special Companion Ronnie Gonzales, Samantha Flying Horse (Leighton Eagle), Kimberly Culbertson, Jesse Culbertson, Reann Simon, brothers Timothy Culbertson, Elephelet Simon Jr., Lyle Simon, Jorge Whirlwind Horse, aunties & uncles, Richie Flying Horse, John Flying Horse, Madonna Marlon Penppan, Karis & Albert Comenccia, Greta Simon, Izola Simon, Nicholette Simon, Herbert Flying Horse, Daniel Red Horse, grandparents Richard Flying Horse & Iris Janis, Sharon & Larry Sinyon, Jodene Flying Horse, Marlene Flying Horse, Tami & Paulette Means, Darisa & Denise Janis, Cheryl American Horse, Katherine Martin, Patty & Bob Nelson, Grandpa Orvin Flying Horse, John & Sandy Flying Horse, Grandpa Chet Long Elk, all nieces and nephews to many to mention.
She was proceeded in death by her beautiful babies Mariposa & Aiyana Gonazales, grandparents Mike & Priscialla Simon, Pat Ramsey, Leland, Harlen Grey Eagle, Charlotte Flying Horse, Rosie Noisy Hawk, Ruth (Bonnie) Janis, Grace Ramsey, Delores Iron Elk, Rachael Flying Horse, Ada Red Horse, Ethel Long Elk, Melissa, Janis, to many names to many relatives, please forgive us if we forgot to mention someone it wasn’t our intentions.
CLERGY Pastor Donna Archambault
Music By Orvin Flying Horse, Porky & Verdelia American Horse
CASKETBEARERS Timothy Culbertson ~ Leighton Eagle ~ Daniel Red Horse ~ Ronnie Gonzales ~ Darisa Janis, Eliphelet Simon Jr.
HONORARY CASKETBEARERS All family and friends
BURIAL Brown Church Cemetery, Bullhead, South Dakota