Alexie Heline Echo-Hawk

Alexie Heline Echo-Hawk

Alexie Heline Echo-Hawk died on October 16, 2021 at the age of 15. She was enrolled with the Yakama Nation and was of Pawnee descent. Her Yakama name, Tikáynút, came from the Wyam band in Oregon. Her Pawnee name was Pahuks. Alexie grew up both in Pawnee, Oklahoma and Mosca, Colorado. She was a beloved daughter and sister. Alexie loved her family and basketball. Alexie is survived by her mom, Crista Newmyer-Olsen, her father Bunky Echo-Hawk, her stepdad Sam Olsen, her stepmom Jasha Lyons-Echo-Hawk, her siblings Jonathan, Khaiya, Leo and Amelia Olsen, Rhiannon Elizabeth McCaughey, Ayo Pahaat Lyons Echo-Hawk, Puyvfekcv Tiwaku Lyons Echo-Hawk and Feather Echo-Hawk; her maternal grandparents H. Ray Newmyer (JoDene Newmyer, deceased) and Catherine Rice-Gallegos (Robert Gallegos); her paternal grandparents Walter and Pauline Echo-Hawk; and her aunts and uncles Randy and Teresa Draves, Cammie Newmyer, Daniel and Kate Newmyer, and Amy and Anthony Echo-Hawk.

A funeral service is scheduled for 10am on October 21, 2021 at the Pawnee Nation Roam Chief Event Center. A prayer service and wake will be on Wednesday evening at 7pm. Masks will be required.

A memorial service will be held in Colorado at a future date.

Poteet Funeral Home in Pawnee, Oklahoma is taking care of the arrangements and services.