Alvin Iron Boulder

Alvin Hokshila Iron Boulder, 40, “Inyan Tanka Maza” Iron Big Rock passed away at his home, surrounded by his family in St. Michael, ND on November 15th, 2025.

Services for Alvin will be starting at 6:00 PM, Friday, November 21st, with Pastor Marva Pretends Eagle in Porcupine, ND and continue into Saturday morning.

Alvin was born to Ann Iron Boulder and his biological father Clint Walker, but was raised by his stepfather Gordon Silk. He married Rikki Grey Bear–Iron Boulder on August 19th, 2011 in Bismarck, ND.

He was passionate about cooking and enjoyed being with his children and goofing around. He also enjoyed playing “Gears of War” on X-Box. One of his hobbies was working on cars, and he enjoyed cruising around. He enjoyed fishing when he had the chance. He made the best BBQ- ribs, hot wings, and the best homemade potato salad. He loved to grill out. He also loved to draw which led to his daughter Amira to drawing, also his other children love to draw. And he loved his fur baby, Apple.

Alvin is survived by his mother, Ann Iron Boulder of Cannonball, ND; stepdad, Gordon Silk of Fort Yates, ND; and biological father, Clint Walker of McLaughlin, SD; his wife of 17 years, Rikki Iron Boulder of St. Michael, ND; his beautiful children, Amira Hope Iron Boulder, Akira Jayna Iron Boulder, Aaris Iron Boulder of Texas, Kayeson Shawn Hokshila Iron Boulder of Cannonball, ND; stepson, Tajon Kyle Franco of Mandan, ND; his baby granddaughter, Winona Ann of Texas; his sister, Toni Silk (Mahpiya Tho, Kheya Hante, Tasunkawastewin) of Cannonball, ND; his brothers, Aryan Silk (Nessa Stretehes) of Cannonball, ND, Phillip Walker of Bismarck, ND, and Steve Miller, Jr of Fort Yates, ND; his uncles, Joe Iron Boulder (Ariah, Alissah, Simone) of Bismarck, ND, Robin Iron Boulder (Tianna Lynn) of New Town, ND, Brian Iron Boulder (Jack) of Florida, and Timothy Rindahl (Karen, Joy, Titus, Tim Jr.) of Montana; and his aunts Nikki Callousleg (Natas, Romas, Lylas) of Bismarck, ND.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Toni Callousleg and Alvin Iron Boulder Sr.; sister, Jewel Walker; aunt, Damita Callousleg; brother, Kane Callousleg; uncles, Wilmer and Terry Iron Boulder, Bennett Day and Danny Hambelton; great-grandmothers, Alice Pretends Eagle and Melda Red Fox; great great-grandfather, Jack Iron Boulder; great great-grandparents, Joe and Benedicta Pretends Eagle.

Honorary Pallbearers

Dallas Agard and Family, Eli Two Bears and Family, Eliza Grant and Family, Lydia Dwarf and Family, CHI ICU Staff, HIA Nurses: Bonnie and Jill, Pastor Rueben, Leo and Marva Pretends Eagle and Family, the whole Pretends Eagle family, Annika Iron Boulder, Auntie Angelica, Riveria and Family, Autumn Alkire, Victor Torres, TWEP Gravediggers, Yellowfat Family, and the Eagle Tail Drum group. If we forgot anyone we apologize. My son and his wife never went out and associate with others, they were each other’s best friend, when they got married all they needed as friends was each other.

Pallbearers

Aryan Silk, Tajon Franco, Natas Callousleg, Kayeson Iron Boulder, Peyton White Bull, Dustin White Bull, Whitney White Bull, Ramas Callousleg.

The Sky for my Dad.

When you are a spirit to heaven front of me that you will be watching us that we know you are in heaven.

The beautiful sky and clouds when I looking at you when I heard eagles sounds make me hear it.

The river making sound water crash makes me calm.

When you fading away makes me cry and sorrow as heavily raining.

When the morning sun I see you as happy, smile, laugh, jokes makes me happy and smile.

However the sun goes down turn to beautiful sunset that you are a loving dad, cousin, uncle, nephew, husband, son, brother.

That you are in my heart and never forget about you.

From your loving daughter Amira