Richard Eugene Lonebear, Neste Ohvehonevestse-Eagle Chief, was born October 5, 1970 in Crow Agency, MT, to Laura Lonebear and Larry Redwoman. Maheo’ called him home on November 7, 2022.
He attended Lame Deer and Colstrip Schools, receiving his high school diploma in 1989. In his younger years, Richard played all sports but his favorite was boxing. As a member of the CDKC Boxing Team, he won a State Champion Boxing title. His high school athletic career included participation in basketball, football, and cross country. He held various jobs throughout his lifetime but he was fondest of working as a survey assistant, alongside his Uncle Georgie.
Richard was a proud member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe, and Crazy Dog Society. He was raised with traditional Cheyenne values, participating in ceremonial and social activities, traveling to pow-wows across Indian Country. He was an outstanding artist, and singer. In the early 90’s he co-founded the Teton Ramblerz Jrz., and designed the first logo that was painted on the drum. “Rabbit” (family nickname) had bright easy going persona to him and an infectious smile with a sense of humor to match.
Survivors include his mother: Laura Lonebear; children: Danny Morales, Tristan (Jacey) Lonebear, Talon (JoRee) Lonebear, Torey (Britney) WolfVoice, and Peter Freeman; grandchildren: Carsyn, Taryn, Trey, Topa, Deshawn, Addison, Dorothea, and Ruby; siblings: Benjamin (RaeDawn) Lonebear, Brian Sanders, and Rich Sanders, Zoey, Lorina, and Cheyenne Redwoman, and Braham Rafino; numerous nephews and nieces; aunts: Leah Lonebear, and Erlyce Littlewhirlwind. In accordance with Cheyenne tradition, Richard was raised by his grandparents, uncles, and aunts. Every day of his childhood consisted of interacting with his Lonebear/Scalpcane siblings.
In 2004, his son Taryn Ryan tragically passed. Richard would never recover from this devastation, of the loss of his first-born son. Although he knew his home was with family, he took a different path, that eventually took his life. He struggled for years with addiction, going into and out of treatment centers. No matter where he ended up, his heart always was at home. We are forever grateful for the help and encouragement that he received from his recovery family. Grateful acknowledgements to those that reached out to help him in his time of need when he was fighting for his sobriety, the Hub, local medical facilities, and Billings community.
Also preceding him in death, his Grandparents: Grover Wolfvoice, Robert & Anna Jean Lonebear, Grace & August Scalpcane; his father; Uncles: LaForce Lonebear, George Scalpcane; Aunts: Lydia & Louise Lonebear, Gertrude Firecrow, and Juanita Lonebear; numerous brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews.
Extended families include: Hiwalker, Bigman, Robinson, Wolfvoice, Spang, Scalpcane. Please forgive us if we have forgotten to mention names, it is always difficult in time of grief. We love and appreciate our large family.
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
6:00 p.m.
Friday November 18, 2022
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
630 Cheyenne Ave.
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday November 19, 2022
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
630 Cheyenne Ave
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Graveside Service
Following the funeral service.
Saturday November 19, 2022
Lonebear Family Cemetery
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
6:00 p.m.
Friday November 18, 2022
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
630 Cheyenne Ave.
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday November 19, 2022
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
630 Cheyenne Ave
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Graveside Service
Following the funeral service.
Saturday November 19, 2022
Lonebear Family Cemetery
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
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Rona says
Sending strong prayers of comfort, strength and peace to all his loved ones. May he journey well to the other side camp.
Tamera Sooktismann says
Condolences and prayers to the family of Richard Eugene..I had a good visit with him before I moved. I Gave him 20 dollars and saw that he actually used the 20 dollars to buy a meal for himself at the mall. When he walked away he said. Me and the security guards are heading to the food court. Lol. He knotted his head towards the security guards and walked off.. He will be missed. 😢
Marlin Whitedirt & family says
Prayers to the family of Richard he was a long time friend. Last time we seen him he was working at Perkins he seen us leaving and chased us to the parking lot to visit for a bit. RIP Richard
Michele Eaglefeathers says
My condolences and prayers are with Richard’s family. Rest in peace Richard ❤🙏
Ann Knows His Gun says
Prayers for the Family. RIP Richard
Pat says
May you seek out guidance and peace Richard. Prayers always for your children.
Floud says
Rest in peace little brother prays to your family always good to see when we did meet up peace ✌️
Christine Freeman says
Rest in peace good seeing you when i did bless all your children.
Emily Evans says
My condolences to his family & friends
Kyle says
Was always a pleasure talking with you. Had some crazy, funny topics. Will always remember when I walked through that door and you was one of the first people I saw. Made things a little easier with your humor. Travel well my friend.
Sheryl says
Richard was always a respectful man. Prayers for his children and family.
Jeanne Shipstead says
So very sorry for your loss, Laura and family.
Jeff and Jeanne
pat riedel says
Laura and family — so sorry to hear of your loss, thinking about you
Patricia Houseman says
Sorry for your loss, Laura–Patsy Brey
Jim & Sheri Bement says
Sending our prayers and condolences to your children and family and nėstaévȧhósevóomȧtse brother.
Andrita says
So sorry for you loss Laura and Family. RIP Richard
PRAYERS
Dixie says
My heart aches for his mom Laura, his kids and all the rest if the family. Last time I saw him he ran up to me and gave me a big hug. He said, “Man, you look just like “Mom”, you even have her gold tooth”. 🤣. It was so good to see him. He was happy and hopeful then. I so wish he could have made it. May he have peace and happiness now..
Janet M. Lassen says
I’m sorry for your loss. Prayers and condolences.
Arthur and Rita McDonald says
Our sincere sympathy to you Laura and your family for your terrible loss. Our prayers and love for all of you.
Janice Little Whiteman says
Wow I’m gonna miss visiting with you it was always good to just sit an visit and laugh around travel home safe and forever rest in peace now
Rudolfo Martinez says
I know you left your mark on this world in the hearts of all who loved and were touched by your way.Thanks for being gracious and friendly and accepting my friendship without prejudice and unconditionally .I hope to see you in Paradise brother .
Mary Dillon says
I am so sorry to hear this. Sending love and my prayers to all the family. He always treated me good and was so good natured. We will see our loved ones again Mary Dillon
Mattie says
Im gonna miss ya hey….
Roseen says
I see now; I was being visited by you 🙏🏽 I’m going to miss you, I know you’re being well cared for by the ancestors. I was very sorrowful, (didn’t know why), during your journeying on. RIP Richard ❤️😇 Condolences to you all your children & family 🙏🏽
Michelle Edelman says
Náoseemax’xé-hoōnós’ota
Nèmèhotatsème Ohvehonevestse