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Brisa Edna (Chase) Ortiz

Brisa Edna (Chase) Ortiz – Pte San Tokeya Win “Leading Fawn Woman,” age 27, of Prior Lake, Minnesota. A cherished member of the Lakota – Dakota - Oyate. Brisa journeyed to the Spirit World on Sunday, August 3, 2025. All services will be held at the Tiowakan Spiritual Center, 14625 Prairiegrass Drive, Prior Lake. On Thursday, August 7, 2025, a traditional all-night wake will begin at 5:00 PM, with a Prayer Service at 7 PM. A Funeral Service in honor of Brisa will be Friday, August 8, 2025, beginning at 10 AM. Burial will follow the service at the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Cemetery, and a meal will be served after the burial at the spiritual center. Brisa Edna Ortiz was born on May 9th, 1998 to her parents, HolyElk Lafferty and Jesse Chase. Through her maternal side, she is Oglala & MniCoujou Lakota and on her paternal side, she is Shakopee Mdewakanton Dakota. When she was born she was brought by her family to a ceremony in which they asked the spirits to name her. Her Unci Edna Two Dogs blessed her with the name Pte San Tokeya Win, “Leading Fawn Woman”, a name that she had carried throughout her life. As a baby, she was the joy of her families lives and as she grew into each stage of her life, she was kind and generous in her love for her family while also being fierce in the way she loved them. From day one, she was her Unci Bernie’s girl. They shared a special love that knows no bounds or limits in this lifetime or beyond. So much of the teachings and strengths she carried in this life as a woman and mother were given to her through this bond. As a young woman Brisa became a mother to three beautiful children and a wife to their father, Carlos Ortiz. She had always been strong willed, determined and loyal to her personal beliefs about what she wanted for herself and for those she loved in this life. Those qualities carried forth into her motherhood and womanhood as she loved and cared for her children and family. She was born with the type of maternal love in her bones that not many can learn in whole lifetimes spent attempting to acquire it and she poured that deeply into the cups of those who were privileged enough to know her at the depths of her heart. She had a laugh and sense of humor that was contagious and made your soul feel good to be sharing in the moments when she made something funny, which was often. Her smile and the sparkle in her eyes lit up every space in this world that she chose to share it. She began her journey home on August 3rd, 2025, and is survived by many, as she journeyed at such a tender age. She will be met by her relatives in the spirit world who will hold her with love, care and gentleness. To be loved by Brisa Edna was to be blessed in the most beautiful way and the medicine that her love was, will continue to be her gift to us all.

May 9, 1998 - August 3, 2025

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Anonymous

August 08, 2025

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Prayers and love to all

Christine and Gene Foglesong

August 07, 2025

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With heartfelt condolences,

Yasmine Foglesong

August 07, 2025

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With deepest sympathy,

Katrina B.

August 07, 2025

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Sorry for your loss

Much love Deb, Tony, Justice Sax

August 07, 2025

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We are so sorry for your loss. Youre all in our thoughts and prayers.

Anonymous

August 07, 2025

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Joe chase

August 07, 2025

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Sorry for your loose Jess and rest of your family I can not imagine what u going though rite now and I sure there no words to describe it but please

Adam and Marie Foglesong

August 07, 2025

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With thoughts of peace and courage for you,

Anonymous

August 07, 2025

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August 07, 2025

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We are thinking of you during this difficult time and are here for you.

Kc Crooks and Family

August 06, 2025

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Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Hillary Crooks and Family

August 06, 2025

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My heart aches for your loss. A life so young, gone far too soon. Im holding your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Love Always, Aubrey

August 06, 2025

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Heart felt condolences. We love you all so much. Many hugs and Prayers to the Lafferty/ Ortiz Family's

The Wabasha Brewer King Family

August 06, 2025

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Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lillie & Ava Shankey

August 05, 2025

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Rest peacefully beautiful

Dena and Hailey

August 05, 2025

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May this tree grow as a lasting tribute, bringing peace, comfort, and remembrance to your family.

Kara Kaiser

August 05, 2025

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Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.

Paris,Selena and Styles Mendolia

August 05, 2025

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we are sending you love n light in your familys time of need our hearts are heavy, we are here praying n lighting sage for her travel back home

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