Conroy Joesph “CJ” HighBear, one year old son of Sandra HighBear, of Redwood Falls passed away Saturday, February 2, 2013 at the Redwood Area Hospital.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 15 at Cornerstone Christian Church.  Visitation is one hour prior to services at the church.  Interment is in the Redwood Falls Cemetery.   Stephens Funeral Service – Redwood Valley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Conroy Joesph HighBear was born March 30, 2011 in Sioux Falls, SD to Sandra HighBear.  CJ moved to Redwood Falls with his mom in July 2012.  CJ liked music and playing with balls he could kick.  He loved playing with cars and his friends.

CJ is survived by his mother Sandra HighBear of Redwood Falls; grandfather Conroy HighBear Sr. of Sioux Falls, SD; great grandmother Mary Ann Knebel of Milbank, SD; aunts and uncles: Jessica Hofhenke of Rapid City, SD, Elizabeth Machmiller of Sioux Falls, SD, Leah (Joe) Knebel of Blaine, Conroy HighBear Jr. and Leanna HighBear, both of Sioux Falls, SD; great aunts and uncles: Val Heron and Lawrence HighBear, both of Watertown, SD, and Coral Hernandez & Starla Blue Arm of Sibley, IA.  He is also survived by cousins: Nevaeh, Anton, Christopher Jr., Makayla, and Jonathan; and special friends: Ram, Melissa, Kaelan, Melia and Savannah Cavazos, and Loran & Deb Kaardal; and many other relatives and friends.  He is preceded in death by his grandmother Lana Knebel.