Richard Yeahquo

Richard Stanley Yeahquo was welcomed into the arms of his savior on July 4th, 2024. He was born in Lawton Oklahoma on September 1st, 1956 to Marion Yeahquo and Juanita Doyeto. Richard graduated from Carnegie High School in 1974 before pursuing a Bachelor's degree in History from Cameron University. After finishing his degree, Richard dedicated four years to serving his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1980 to 1984. Following his military service, Richard embarked on a twenty-one year career as a correctional officer. He worked in several towns during his career, including Hominy, Lawton, and Vinita. After retirement, Richard enjoyed a quiet life and filled his days by spending time with his beloved grandchildren. Richard will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Survivors Include:

Son: Jason Yeahquo and wife Sara, Carnegie OK

Daughter: Catherine (Angel) Yeahquo, Cache OK

Grandsons: Jimi Jayson Tahdooahnippah, Cache OK

Kevin Zane Tahdooahnippah, Cache OK

Brothers: Charles Yeahquo and wife Tomah, Apache OK

Mike Yeahquo and wife Ulinda, Denton TX

Sister: Paula Horse and husband Billy, Carnegie OK

Nephews: Wesley Randolph, Carneigie OK

Steven Yeahquo, Denton TX

Mark Yeahquo, Apache OK

Jim-Earl Yeahquo, Apache OK

Niece: Jana Yeahquo, Oklahoma City OK

Richard is preceded in death by his parents, Marion Yeahquo and Juanita Doyeto, sister, Pamela Yeahquo, brother, Frank Yeahquo, nieces, Bessie Lee Wolfe and Martha Yeahquo, grandson Joseph Kane Satepeahtaw, sister in law, Alice Yeahquo

Funeral: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 13, 2024

Cedar Creek United Methodist Church, Carnegie, OK

Wake: 7:00 p.m., Friday, July 12, July 12, 2024

Ray & Martha's Funeral Home, Carnegie, OK

Interment: Old Rainy Mountain Tribal Cemetery, Mountain View, OK

Under the direction of Ray & Martha's Funeral Home, Carnegie, OK