October 30, 1959 – April 5, 2026_________________ Carla J. Veaux, 66, of Eagle Butte passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Cheyenne River Health Center, Eagle Butte.
Funeral services were on April 11, 2026, at CEB Auditorium in Eagle Butte. Burial was in the Veaux Cemetery at LaPlant.
Carla Jean was born on October 30, 1959, to Victoria Mildred Straight Head and Leroy Jerome LaClaire at Cheyenne Agency. She was raised in Cherry Creek, alongside her siblings: Anita Marie, Deloria Faye, Darryl Jay, Darren James, Dana John, and Josephine Rose.
At just five years old, Carla attended St. Joseph Boarding School with her older sisters, Maria and Dee, who looked after and protected her. During that time, she recalled a specific nun named Jacinta who showed special interest in her wellbeing, leading her to call herself Carla Jean-Jacinta. She later attended Stephan Indian School, where she completed the 8th grade, and went on to Cheyenne-Eagle Butte High School, graduating in 1978.
Carla met the love of her life while in high school in 1974. She married Leon Veaux on August 9, 1980, and together they built a beautiful life and family.
Her faith in Jesus Christ was made known to her children and grandchildren alike, guiding the way she lived, loved, and served others.
Carla began her career with the CRST Judge’s Chamber in 1988 as a secretary. She learned the children’s court tribal codes and later became the tribe’s Juvenile Prosecutor. In that role, she advocated for and helped guide countless children and familiest.
She retired in 2023, leaving behind a legacy rooted in compassion and service. Carla served as a school board member for over 20 years and served on the co-op board.
She is survived by her children: Kimberly (J.) Shepherd, Raina (Jared) Slade, Miriam (Michael) Archambault, Jerris (Charles “Chuck” Archambault) Veaux, Caleb (Kayla) Veaux, Jasper Veaux, and Rianne Veaux; stepson Eli Runs After; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers Daren LaClaire and Dana (April) LaClaire; brother-in-law E. Rhae Washburn; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles.
She was preceded in death by her husband Leon Marcel Veaux; son Elisha Zachary; grandsons Elijah Thomas and Gabriel Reign; parents Leroy and Victoria LaClaire; sisters Anita Washburn, Deloria Straight Head and Josephine LaClaire; and brother Darryl LaClaire.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg was in charge of arrangements.