Dewey Dewayne Tsonetokoy Sr.

Dewey Dewayne Tsonetokoy Sr, 78, passed away on Friday October 9, 2026. He was born October 5, 1948 in Carnegie, Oklahoma to Fred "Buster" and Grace (Tahlo/Lone Bear) Tsonetokoy.

He was raised by his maternal aunt Jeanette and her husband Conrad Mausape. He grew up in the church since his uncle Conrad was a Methodist minister.

Dewey a proud member of the Kiowa Tribe, he had a deep love for his Kiowa heritage, history and traditions. Through his involvement with: Kiowa Chronicles Inc., NAGPRA and the Kiowa Ethnographic Endeavor for Preservation. Dewey spent much of his time learning about the past and helping to keep Kiowa history alive for future generations. His most enjoyable moments were when he was able to connect historical records with stories passed down through oral traditions.

He also, enjoyed doing videography and was hardly ever without a video camera, tape recorder, backpack or fanny pack.

Dewey will be remembered for his knowledge and dedication to preserving the history of his people. He will be missed by his friends (especially those that he had adopted as family) and his family members.

Dewey was preceded in death by his parents Fred "Buster" and Grace (Tahlo/Lone Bear) Tsonetokoy. His sisters: Patricia R. Tsonetokoy-Bointy, Geneva M. Tsonetokoy-Walker, and Linda J. Tsonetokoy. A brother: R. Ross Tsonetokoy. His aunt and her husband: Jeanette (Lone Bear) and Conrad Mausape. His son: Christopher A. Tsonetokoy. Nieces: Aurora M. Bointy, Cassandra Bointy-Chasenah, Leslie Tsonetokoy and Catherine Walker.

Nephew: Dewey Walker.

He was survived by.

His daughter: Laura J. Tsonetokoy.

Sons: Dewey D. Tsonetokoy Jr and

F. Scott Tsonetokoy.

Grandsons: Jacob Webb,

Phillip Tsonetokoy,

Nakoke Washakie,

Terrence, Grayson

Luke Tsonetokoy.

Granddaughters: Ashley Tsonetokoy-Hack,

Chayil Yeahquo,

Mya Webb

Ashlyn Webb,

Daelena Tsonetokoy,

Brianna Hill

Hayden Hill.

Leia, Judedith

Ivy Tsonetokoy

Ruby Billie.

4 great grandsons, 2 great granddaughters with 1 great Grandchild on the way.

Nephew: Conrad Bointy.

Nieces: Stephanie Bointy,

Leatrice Tsonetokoy-Goombi

Jacqueline Tsonetokoy

who had always been kind, caring, patient and thoughtful enough to check in on him.

Adopted siblings: Alex Mares,

Jorje Maruffo,

Scott Burgen

Richard Tartsah Jr.

As well as several other family members who are loved.

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