LUPE. JR, Ralph (Butch) Glenn

Silver Creek Mortuary, Taylor, Arizona Ralph Glenn Lupe Jr. (September 22, 1954 - August 26, 2013) Ralph Lupe Jr., A.K.A Butch, entered eternal rest Monday, August 26, 2013, in Mesa, Arizona. Ralph Lupe Jr. was born September 22, 1954 to parents Ralph Glenn Lupe Sr. and Loretta Ann Bones, in Whiteriver, Arizona. Ralph was raised and grew up in Fort Apache, Arizona. He graduated from Alchesay High School, attended Haskell Indian Nations University, and Graduated from the University of New Mexico with a BA in Business Administartion. He worked for the White Mountain Apache Tribe for a number of years. He also worked in construction as a carpenter. His hobbies were playing basketball, horseshoes and fishing. Ralph is survived by his companion, of 10 years, Rose Cosen; children Malia Cosen, Margarita “Babs” Lupe, Robin Lupe, Terrilyn Lupe, Lovely Lupe, Ramonio Lupe Jr., Heather Lupe, Shane Lupe, Clifton Lupe, Phillip Joseph Lupe, and Nate Bennette; sisters Ralita (Arlee) Tate and Renita Lupe; brothers Robert (Lavina) Lupe, Randy (Cya) Lupe, Ronnie (Melody) Lupe and Clayton Lupe; aunts Shirley Fowler, Arlene Divalentino, Carol Lane, Cheryl Bones, Pearl Harvey, and Virginia Bones; and many grandchildren. Ralph is preceded in death by his mother Loretta Lupe; father Ralph Lupe Sr.; brother Rick Lupe; son Marques Outie; and aunt Leonie Celeya. A wake will be held Thursday, August 29, 2013 at 10:00a.m., at 2200 West Thomas Road in 7-mile, Arizona. Funeral Services will be held Friday, August 30, 2013 at 1:00p.m., at the Canyon Day Miracle Church in Canyon Day, Arizona. Interment will be Friday, August 30, 2013 at the Canyon Day Cemetery in Canyon Day, Arizona.