Anthony Joe Costilla, (Heo’vena’hko) “Yellowbear” entered this world on September 211, 2002, to Tony Sanchez and Joanna Rose Costilla. Anthony spent his younger years living at West Side with his parents and grandparents Joe and Ruth Costilla, Aunties and Uncles.
When Anthony started school at St. Labre Indian School he was staying at East Side with his mom and stepdad James Fisher, grandparents Eugene and Thelma Beaverheart, his brothers, and sisters. During his senior year at St. Labre, he transferred to Clinton High School in Clinton, Oklahoma. There he stayed with his Aunty Erica (Joseph) Dominguez. He graduated at Clinton High, and his team won the soccer championship, he was very proud of his medal he received. Staying with his Aunty Erica, he got very close to his brothers, Sammy, Rocky, Landon, Gabriel Standingwater.
Anthony loved hunting, fishing, football, basketball, running and lifting weights and soccer.
Anthony was very proud of his Mexican, Northern Cheyenne and Southern Cheyenne Heritage. Anthony was well mannered and caring young man. He always greeted everyone with a smile.
In Lame Deer, he worked at the Northern Cheyenne Charging Horse Casino/Bingo and Lame Deer IGA.
Anthony touched many hearts and will be greatly missed.
My oldest grandson is now rejoicing with the angels and all his relatives, who are greeting him with open arms.
Anthony leaves behind his Great Grandmother Elaine Bird, Grandma’s Ruth Costilla, Thelma Beaverheart, Cheryl (Al) Carter of Oklahoma, Mary Ann Miles of Okalhoma, Rosemary (Fernando) Armendariz, Roselyn Rodriguez. Grandpa’s James Miles of Oklahoma, Richard Bird of Oklahoma. Mother; Joanna Rose Costilla, Father; Tony Sanchez, his stepdad James Posey Fisher. Uncles; James Costilla Sr., Juan Costilla Jr., Darrell Fisher, Darrell Sanchez, John Sanchez, Chuck Sanchez, Greg Sanchez. Brothers; James Fisher Jr., Bruce Fisher, Bryce Lonewolf Jr., Julius Jones, Juan, Jovan, Jason, Luna-Costillas, Tino, Joe, James Jr. Costillas, Blazen Shoulderblade, Deondre and D’Angelo Tushka. Sisters; Dallie Jo Fsher, Armani Castro, Joshawnee Eaglefeathers, Briannah Costilla, Dea Costilla, Jasmyn Luna-Costilla. Aunties; Jessica Costilla, Janae Costilla, Jeneva Costilla, Erica Dominguez, Melissa Fisher, Connie Sanchez, Charlotte Sanchez.
Anthony is preceded in death by his Great Grand Grandparents John and Minnie Miles, Great Gradma Geraldine Fisher, Grandparents Charles and Marie Sanchez, Grandpa’s; Eugene Beaverheart, Walter Miles of Oklahoma, Rudy Miles of Oklahoma, Grandma’s; Esther Segar of Oklahoma, Carol Standingwater of Oklahoma, Marlene Standingwater of Oklahoma, Betty Jo Bird of Oklahoma, Uncles; Elton Ben and Bruce Sevenstar of Oklahoma.
Please forgive us if we have forgotten anyone in our time of grief. Our family is very large.
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Monday December 4, 2023
Lame Deer Mennonite Church
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Tuesday December 5, 2023
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Tuesday December 5, 2023
Fisher Butte Cemetery
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Monday December 4, 2023
Lame Deer Mennonite Church
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Tuesday December 5, 2023
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Tuesday December 5, 2023
Fisher Butte Cemetery
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
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Carrie Littlebird says
My Prayers are Condolences 🙏❤️
Dennis and Bonnie Bear Don't Walk says
Our condolences to his family. God bless you all.
Tamera & Jennifer Sooktis-Mann & family says
Condolences to the family of Anthony. Aunt Ruth and children/family-
Our sincerest condolences for you all at this time. You all have our deepest sympathy and unwavering support. Wishing you all peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow. Our heart goes out to you all at this difficult time.
Catherine Whiteman says
My thoughts and prayers are with Anthony’s family all those involved in raising him. This is so tragic, my deepest sympathy, Joanna.
Nikki Melin says
Sending my thoughts and prayers to Anthony’s grandma Thelma and siblings. My heart hurts for you all. Anthony loved his family and was a kind hearted young man. I was privileged to be a part of his life at St. Labre. I always enjoyed seeing him even now as an adult. He would come and give me a big hug and fill me in on his life. He was a great person.
Anonymous says
Our prayers & condolences to you Thelma, thank you for everything you did for this young man anthony throughout the years. Losing someone close weighs hard . We will all reunite someday with the ones we so miss…… BLESSINGS!! ETERNAL PEACE TO YOU ANTHONY
Mary W Wall says
Ruth and Family, so sorry for your loss. May his sweet memories bring you comfort at this difficult time. Prayers for strength and comfort for all your families 🙏🏼
Kim Spang says
Ruth I know how much you love Anthony. I pray you find Peace and comfort through this extremely hard time. Hugs and Prayers my dear friend…Love you