Ralph "Colonel" Dee Jr.

1961 - 2025

Ralph "Colonel" Dee Jr. obituary, 1961-2025, Kirtland, NM

Ralph "Colonel" Dee Jr.

1961 - 2025

BORN

1961

DIED

2025

Ralph Dee Jr. Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cope Memorial Chapel - Kirtland on Jan. 31, 2025.

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Ralph Dee Jr.

A Devoted Husband, Father, and Grandfather

Ralph Dee Jr.,63, passed on peacefully in Farmington, NM with his family by his side on January 28, 2025. 

Ralph was born October 25, 1961 in Shiprock, NM to Jennie Dee (Mustache) and Ralph Dee Sr.. Ralph was a wonderful man of God and touched many lives through his ministry, Solid Rock Outreach and Promotions. He had a heart to give unto others and the ability to enlighten the room with his sense of humor. 

Ralph married Gina Blueeyes Dee on December 11, 2021. The two were each other’s best friend and served God as one. Ralph was blessed with 9 children, 27 grandchildren, and 0ne great grandson. 

Ralph was survived by his wife Gina Blueeyes Dee, his children - Joshua Dee, Shadrach Dee, Jennifer Dee Mallari, Cheyenne Tsosie, Summer Joe, Rubi Dee, and Rachel Dee, his mother Jennie Dee, and numerous brothers and sisters.

He was preceded in death by his father Ralph Dee Sr., and his sons Daniel Dee and Meshach Dee. 

Ralph will be remembered for his words of wisdom, his humor, and his deep love for Jesus Christ. He loved his wife, his children, his grandchildren, and great grandson - wholeheartedly. 

Viewing will be held on Saturday, February 8,2025 from 8:00 am - 10:00 am at Word of Life Christian Center in Farmington, NM. The Celebration of Life service will proceed at Word of Life Christian Center at 10:00 am on February 8, 2025. 

Psalms 121:1-2 

“I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.”

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458 CR 6100 PO BOX 2188, Kirtland, NM 87417

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