Mass of Christian Burial for Guyla Gunville, age 54, of Eagle Butte will be 10 AM, MT Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at All Saint's Catholic Church in Eagle Butte. Burial will be at the Eagle Butte Cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. All night wake will began at 5 PM, MT, Monday at the church, and a rosary at 7. Family and friends will meet at 4 mile junction at 4 PM MT for the procession to the church on Monday. Guyla passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital.

Guyla Ann "Alice" Gunville was born on August 4, 1956 at the Cheyenne River Agency to Elmer and Phyllis Gunville. Oldest of seven children Guyla grew up with her grandparents Joe and Evelyn Gunville and Tuffy and Mary Ducheneaux. She attended her grade school years in Eagle Butte. Guyla attended Immaculate Conception High School in Stephan, South Dakota her freshman year and graduated from Cheyenne – Eagle Butte High School in 1974. Guyla was involved in cheerleading, track and rodeo. In 1967 she won the title of Timber Lake Saddle Club Queen. In 1968 she was the 4-H Dewey County Rodeo Queen. In 1969 Guyla she was named the Sitting Bull Stampede Rodeo Queen. In 1972 Guyla became the Cheyenne River Rodeo Queen. Guyla was very proud that her mother Phyllis Ducheneaux Gunville was the first Cheyenne River Fair Queen in 1952. She met "Wild" Bill Knight the love of her life in 1971, who turned out to be her "Uncrowned Champion" bronc rider. From this union three children were born Coy, Sarah and Francesca. As their kids were born in different decades the 70's, 80's, and 90's parenting skills changed too. Guyla loved more than ever her children. Her grandson Grady was the biggest joy in her life. While his mother, Sarah, furthered her education by attending college locally Grandma Guyla spent many hours with him. As he got older they spent endless hours playing "fort" on her bed, racing his cars and building some pretty funny looking horses, but through it all she cherished every minute she had with him. Guyla was especially proud of her educational accomplishments. She received her LPN License in 1980 graduating from St. Mary's Nursing School with honors. Guyla then worked in the health field for approximately five years. In 1987 she began working at the Cheyenne-Eagle Butte High School for the Tribal Work Experience Program. Guyla was then hired full time as an Education Aide and progressed to the title of Registrar during her tenure. She worked for the B.I.A. Education system for 18 years. While a full-time employee she attended Cheyenne River Community College. She obtained an AA Degree in General Studies and an AA degree in Social Work. Graduating in 2000 with both Degrees she was consistently on the Dean's List. She retired from the B.I.A in 2007. Guyla was especially proud of her children, Coy for his unbeatable work ethic and running all those hundreds of errands; daughter Sarah for giving her the cutest grandson a grandmother could ever have and for her unfailing assistance whenever needed; Annie for her awesome barrel racing and horse racing abilities and for being owner, trainer and jockey of her favorite horse "July." Guyla was very fond of her collectables and also loved animals. Guyla "Alice" was proud to be the daughter of the greatest dad and mom Elmer and Phyllis Gunville. Guyla will always be remembered inheriting the Coke stand from her mom and keeping the tradition at the CRST Labor Day Fair and Rodeos. She enjoyed rodeos, Biblical Archaeology, reading and staying current with world news. She will be greatly missed by her husband Wild Bill Knight. Children; Coy Knight, Sarah Knight, Annie Knight, of Eagle Butte and grandson Grady. Siblings, Latonne Gunville, Romey (Joyce) Gunville, Bill (Margaret) Gunville, EJ Gunville, JoLavae Gunville, Dustin (Glenna) Gunville, all of Eagle Butte. Guyla claimed Orwin Thompson, Tater, Todd, Troy and Marty Ward as her brothers and sister Theresa Lofton.
Preceded in death by: Parents: Elmer & Phyllis Gunville, Maternal Grandparents: Ernest "Tuffy" & Mary Collins Ducheneaux, Paternal Grandparents: Joe & Evelyn Lawrence Gunville, Cora Bagola, Auntie & Uncle Dick & Delores Ward, Auntie Butchie (Vincent) Thompson, Uncles Roman Ducheneaux and Delbert Lamb, Uncles Jerome Gunville, Harlan Gunville and Monte Birdsall, Special Uncle Bill McLane, Special Great Uncle Fred Bercier, Best Friend Claire Ducheneaux

CASKETBEARERS: Jacque' Jaye Jacobs, Heidi LaPlante, Jetton Gunville, Berk Knight, Dave Gunville, Dawson Gunville, Orwin Thompson, Fred Haskell, Shannon Lawrence, Austin Gunville, Clayton Gunville, Tater Ward

HONORARY CASKETBEARERS:
Vanessa, Kenna and Matthew LaPlante, Camille and Maddie LaPlante, Tye Pay Pay,
Demi, Rance, Madden and Marleigh Gunville, Erin Provost-Gunville,
Aiden Gunville, Calynn Gunville and Caroline,Brady Gunville, Maverick Gunville, Jori Gunville, Jhett and April Knight, Al'x Marshall, Kenton LaPlante, Joyce Gunville, Margaret Gunville, Glenna Gunville, Larae Lind, Sherita In The Woods,
Dean Kohlus, Allen Ducheneaux, Jade Keckler, Glenn and Tammy Gunville, Aunt Georgie Gunville,
Chipper Bird Necklace, Edie Knight, JR Knight, Lucy Knight, Terry and Lena Flying By, Alan Eagleman, Grady and Robyn Claymore, Heather LeCompte, DeAnna LeBeau, Ede Claymore, Pete and Marlene Knight, Aunt
Betsy Ducheneaux, Gregg and Charlotte LeBeau, Mark Poor Bear, Karla White, Delbert and Mona
Longbrake, Aunt Mona McLane and Family, Aunt Eleanor Miner and Family, Houston Family, Gyla
Jandreau, Margie (Bowker) Loud Hawk, Robin Coleman, Cherri Little Chief and Girls, Gerald Francis Traversie, Paul Hollow Horn, Janice Chekpa, Bob and Arliss Keckler, Mr. and Mrs. Jim LeFebre, Kyle Louis,Scott Louis, Dr. Eric Thompson, IHS Hospital Staff, IHS Ambulance Service, Home Health Care Service,
Diana Garreau, Sara Garreau, Lanley Coleman, Robbie Coleman, Jimmie Guerrero, Ashli Ganje-Munschel,Naden Joaquin, Carla Blue Coat, Ira Blue Coat, State Bank of Eagle Butte Employees, Darla DePoy,Emmanual Red Bear, Hazel Bradley RN, Julia Orrock RN, Rapid City Regional ICU Staff. Nita Pearman,Doris Bagola and Family, Norma Holy Bear, and a very special "granddaughter" Jacobie Jaye Knight.