Raymond Pacheco (Takoda), born on August 21, 1945, traveled to the spirit world on October 1, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents Aaron and Josephine (Cuny) Pacheco, sister, Patricia Mills, brother, Beaver Pacheco, nephews, Chuck and Albert Tapio. He is survived by his wife, Rose Pacheco, sister LaVon Lee (John Poupart), daughters, Michelle Clifford and Leona Pacheco all of St. Paul; daughters Rae Ann Pacheco and Loretta Red Leaf of Denver;daughter Jodi Pacheco of Pine Ridge, South Dakota;  Raymond Pacheco, Jr of Rapid City;  Nephew, John Lee (Sara) of Minneapolis; great niece Aquila Tapio, (Shawnee Hunt) of Minneapolis; Valerie Weddell (Gary) of Sioux Falls. Ray is survived by many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Ray's greatest gift was his love for all children. He fulfilled the role of grandpa to many children in his community.  Ray is a proud member of the Oglala Nation and demonstrated and treated others throughout his life with the Lakota values of compassion, generosity, humility, and respect. Most importantly, he possessed the Lakota sense of humor. Ray was a friend to all. He will be missed by his Lakota Tiospaye and extended family.  Due to COVID-19, the service will be private for family members and special friends, with social distancing and protocols in place. Services on October 7 at Johnson Peterson Funeral Home at 612 S. Smith Avenue, St. Paul, MN. Viewing at 10:00 am, followed by a short service officiated by Father Jim Notebaart at 11:00 am. Due to COVID and its restrictions, food and beverage is not allowed during the service. Box lunches will be offered to attendees.