Deacon Marlon Leneaugh, Sr., "Wambli Húpahu", age 61, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2019, at his home in Rapid City, SD, with his wife and son by his side. He was born July 4, 1957, in Rosebud, SD to Frances Audiss. As an infant, Marlon was adopted and raised by Jess and Margaret Leneaugh. Margaret adored Marlon and he was the light of her life. Marlon is an enrolled member of the Sicangu Lakota nation and was born and raised in Mission, SD. He received his GED and later graduated magna cum laude from the University of South Dakota with a Bachelor of Science in Education. He married Rhonda (Bordeaux) Leneaugh on June 24, 1977, in Pierre, SD and they later had their marriage blessed in the Catholic Church on December 22, 1980. The majority of Marlon's career was focused on service that benefited the Native American community. He began his career at Sinte Gleska University and most recently was employed by the Catholic Diocese of Rapid City, as the Director of Native American Ministry. Marlon's most accomplished life's work was his calling to become a Deacon, he celebrated his 25th anniversary on December 5, 2018. Marlon is known for being a faithful servant of the Lord with the ability to connect his Native American culture with the Catholic faith. Marlon had an uncanny ability to reach people in a deep and positive way. Marlon will forever be remembered for his unboundless love of family, his unwavering faith, and his belief in that it is never too late for people to change. He is survived by his wife, Rhonda; children, Blaise Reagle (Corey), Travis "Sonny" Goodstar, Jessi Leneaugh, and Marlon "Buddy" Leneaugh, Jr., mother, Frances (Thin Elk) Audiss, brothers, Robert Munk, Timothy Audiss, Sr., Jeffery Audiss, sisters, Rev. Cheryl (Tito) Arguello, Robin Nuku, Christina (Larry) Shorb, Bridget (Wade) Shorb, Paulette Audiss, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and grandchildren. He is proceeded in death by his parents, Jess and Margaret Leneaugh, Irving Audiss, Sr., brother, Irving Audiss, Jr., uncles, aunts, and cousins.