Francis Richard Deer

Sunrise, March 15,1957 - Sunset, February 15,2026. Chief was born to Francis Richard Deer, Sr and Lena Rose Small Deer in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Chief and his wife Irene met at Barefoot Park powwow and became one on December 14,1982 in Watonga, Ok. From this reunion Chief has 3 Children, Richard Deer,Good Warrior Deer, Myrcine and husband Carlos Aguilar; 8 grandchildren, Good Warrior Mah’Hi’Vists Deer, Grant Deer, NaNosh Deer, Lena Tsosie, Richard Deer Jr., Max Aguilar, Carlos “Oso” Aguilar, Gia Aguilar; and one brother, Russell Deer.

He is proceeded in death by his parents, Francis and Lena Deer; brothers, Mike and Bernard Deer; sisters, Cynthia, Victoria, Crystal, Pat and Julia Deer; his Maternal Grandparents, Ed and Phoebe Small and paternal grandparents, Josiah and Florine Deer.

Chief was a Proud member of the Ioway and Sac/Fox Tribe. Chief was also involved with Cheyenne NAC Chapter and he also was a part of the Ioway Elders. He also participated in the Cheyenne Sundance.

Chief had a heart of helping out people with prayers when called upon. He always tried his best to help whenever he was asked. Chief had been diagnosed with Dementia/Alzheimer’s in 2021, there were times he remembered and there were times when he didn’t. The ones he remembered was given a wave or one of his big smiles.

Funeral and traditional meal will be 12:00pm, Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at Iowa Tribe Powwow Grounds in Tryon, OK with burial following at Ioway Tribal Cemetery. Under the direction of Sanders Funeral Service.