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DuJUAN R. MALACHI

DuJUAN MALACHI Obituary

DuJUAN RICARDO MALACHI "Rick"
Unexpectedly departed this life on Saturday, June 27, 2015. Rick proudly served as the political director for SEIU ( Service Employees International Union) Local 722. He was also a delegate to the Metro Washington Council AFL-CIO and the SEIU State Council #54. Rick was a champion of and for the underserved communities within the District of Columbia. He will be immensely missed. Job well done! Rest well, Rick. He is survived by his mother, Flossie Malachi; two sisters, Deborah Malachi and Billye Morrison; four nieces, Teresa Morrison, Stephanie Thomas, Alexis Morrison and Jill Morrison; and a host of other relatives and many friends. Family will receive friends on Saturday, July 11 at 10 a.m. Memorial service to follow at 10:30 a.m. at Plymouth Congregational Church, 5301 N. Capitol St., NW.

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Published by The Washington Post from Jul. 8 to Jul. 10, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for DuJUAN MALACHI

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27 Entries

Jill

April 27, 2023

"Morning, my lovelies!

I committed uncle Rick´s ashes yesterday. Or, at least Grandmommie´s portion. I read a couple of scriptures from my LS Adrienne (classic ones-Psalms). And, Ecclesiastes. Thanks for reminding me of that one, Steph. It´s a great one!

I had been standing/walking on the beach, but not close enough for the water to reach me. But as soon as I finished reading the last scripture, the water/tide roared up to me and covered up my feet/ankles then retreated! I was like WOW!!! I think he approves.

Then I walked out far enough to scatter the ashes in the water.

May he continue to rest in power! " Terri

Jill

April 27, 2023

Jill

April 27, 2023

Jill

April 27, 2023

Hey Uncle Rick, the most amazing thing happened yday! Terri is in The Mother Land and had the opportunity to release a portion of your ashes in The Atlantic Ocean (Muizenberg Beach) We love you and miss you everyday! Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Deltha

November 26, 2016

Hey there "Ricky"m as I called you in endearment. Just stopping by to say hello to you in heaven and I hope to see you there as well. Still remembering our conversations about social justice that I could not discuss with anyone else.
Most sincerely!
Deltha

Jill

September 7, 2016

HAPPY BDAY UNCLE RICK!! Love and miss u very much! Continue to rest in paradise... See ya when I get there.

Jill Morrison

June 27, 2016

Been a year since your passing. Miss hearing your voice and seeing your face. Continue to look over us. Love u Uncle Rick.

Happy Birthday Rick, miss you

pam

September 7, 2015

August 21, 2015

I wear our wedding ring everyday and know things happen for a reason but sometimes there are no words that explain the reality of what had taken place. I know you are okay and I am thankful for the love you gave. You were truly a warrior and yes we did not know your greatness but truly know it now. Always love Carole

Jill Morrison

August 6, 2015

I miss u Uncle Rick. Still can't believe you're gone.

Yvonne Wiggins

August 4, 2015

May the light of DuJuan's love continue to shine in the hearts of the many lives he touched. Propelling each of us to allow our lights to shine even more.

Rest my brother rest!

Diane Miller

July 13, 2015

I can not express how this unexspected departure hit my heart. You were always supported and ready to organize for what was right. You were always respectfull and willing to protect. Thank God I had a chance to share a litle bit of life with you. To your Mom I know how much you loved her as a matter of fact he adored you. Rick you made your mark, we will talk about it when we meet again. Thanks.

Albrette "Gigi" Ransom

July 11, 2015

My deepest condolences to the Malachi family. Rick was a wonderful spirit in human form who served his community well. Can never forget our Statehood movement in which Rick's leadership & passion for the rights of DC residents added value to the desired end goals. RIP Rick, job well done!

Timothy Williams

July 10, 2015

My heart was broken when I heard that you had transitioned, however, I have been fully persuaded that to be absent from the body is to present with the lord. Rest in eternal peace my dear friend much love always T. Dale Williams and Family

Angela Wade

July 10, 2015

We will remember you always Rick. RIP.

Angie and AJ Wade

Darin Tapscott

July 10, 2015

Gone but never forgotten. Rest in peaceful sleep my brother!

Kenneth Hall

July 9, 2015

Rest in peace my brother...

Wayne Justice

July 9, 2015

Rest in peace Rick. My St. John's classmate. My prayers and thoughts are with the Malachi family.

Delrica Akers-Battle

July 9, 2015

My deepest condolences to the Malachi Family, Rick's colleagues and friends. I have known Rick since our high school days at St. Anthony's and we reconnected years ago at the DC DMV. Words cannot express my shock and grief right now. Rick was a good friend who always had a generous heart, strong opinions, and sound advice. You are loved and will be missed by me and many others. Though your time was brief, your impact was great...
Rest In Peace, my friend... I am blessed to have known you and your friendship.

Delrica

Ida Hart

July 9, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with the Malachi family. Rick will surely be missed. Ida L. Hart and family

Linda Conquest

July 8, 2015

I met Malachi working at UDC through one of my colleagues about 15 years ago. I just recently ran into Malachi about a month ago, he was rushing into student accounts. We hugged he went on and so did I, Malachi would come into my office & just talk. Devastated rest in peace my friend.

Laboring in the Vinyard of Social Justice

Deltha Cousar-Jeffries

July 8, 2015

As I affectionately called him Ricky, our paths crossed several times as cousins who shared a desire to work toward social justice for citizens of African descent. I will miss those political debates but I know he is resting with the ancestors and we shall meet again. May God keep Aunt Flossie and family in constant care. My prayers will be with you.

Yvonne Wiggins

July 8, 2015

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of my friend and colleague, DuJuan "Rick" Malachi, who I remember on today as a passionate advocate for the rights of the underserved communities in the District of Columbia. He was a voice for the voiceless. Truly a force to be reckoned with (Lol), but a man with a caring and loving heart. His faith and tenacity to stand and fight for that which was right; his embrace of the power of our ancestors and African Heritage; and the exemplified truth of him knowing who he was (a man born with a purpose to make a difference) will always be remembered. May your legacy live on. You will be greatly missed my friend. Rest In Peace. It does not have to be good-bye.

Adrienne Jackson

July 8, 2015

Rick you will be missed. I will keep your family in my prayers.

Daryl Jones

July 8, 2015

So sorry for your loss.

Robin Bland Lewis

July 8, 2015

To the family, my deepest condolences. Rick was the love of my life and a wonderful person with a heart of gold. He will truly be missed. My continued prayers are with you.

Edmond Frost

July 8, 2015

To Mrs. Flossie Malachi and the entire Malachi family and the SEIU Local 722 family:
My condolences offered in the loss of this giant man. At the present moment, I'm at a loss for words due to his untimely departure, but God knows best. His unique advocacy, gifts and many talents are irreplaceable and leaves a huge void in the lives of all he touched.
In closing, I comfort you with words from the Gospel of John, chapter 14 verse 18, "I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you," and from Psalm 30 verse 5-b "Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning." My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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