Lakota James Tolloak, Ada, Oklahoma, 21 years old, left the earth far too soon. Lakota passed on January 17, 2025, surrounded by so much love and care from family and friends.

Lakota was a bright and kind young man with a big heart. He attended Harvard University, where his sparkle got even brighter, and he became even more of a brilliant young man. Lakota was a Gates scholarship recipient, which should tell you how extraordinary he truly was. Lakota graduated from Ada High School in 2022 and was loved by the Ada High community.

If you knew Lakota, you knew he was going to change the world. He had the kindest smile and contagious laugh. He lived his life with so much intent and purpose, and he has left the world with such a significant impact. Lakota had many friends, and his kindness and love showed through all his friendships. He loved them all very much.

Lakota is survived by his mom, Charity Tolliver of Ada; his Keke, Tommie Postoak, of Tishomingo; Granny, Patsy Mackey, of Ada, Oklahoma; Grandma, Emma McLeod, of Connerville, Oklahoma; two brothers, Brandon Postoak and fiancé Rebecca, of Harrah, Oklahoma, Chance Tolliver, and wife Winter of Roff, Oklahoma, two sisters, Tiffany Lane and husband Clint of Ada, Oklahoma, Catie Logan and husband Blake of Roff, Oklahoma, two nieces, Laine and Everly, and four nephews, Kaden, Knox, Gray, and Colt.

Lakota is preceded in death by his niece, Camryn.

A celebration of life will be held for him at the Ada High School Auditorium on January 24, 2025, at 10 a.m. Family night will be held on Thursday, January 23, at 6 p.m. at Criswell Funeral Home.

Fellowship will follow at the Chickasaw Community Center.