Elias Hopkins, 14, died at his home in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on Thursday, April 9, 2026. The obituary described his passing as the result of an accident. He is remembered for a goofy smile, a funny, vibrant personality, and the way he brought joy to family and friends, especially his sister Emma and his cousins.

Wake services were scheduled at the White Swan Community Center in Lake Andes, with burial at St. Philip’s Episcopal Cemetery in Lake Andes. Online memorials were created for friends and family to share memories and condolences. At present there are no reports of arrests or identified suspects in connection with his death.

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