Donald Chaino Ahkeahbo

Donald (Ducky) Chaino Ahkeahbo (80) of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma passed away on November 23, 2017 at 6:59 AM at Integris Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Although it was sudden he was surrounded by his caring family. Donald was born September 23, 1937 in Lawton, Ok to The Reverend John and Lillie (Littlechief) Chaino Ahkeahbo. Donald married the love of his life Elizabeth McKosato on June 19,1965 at Angie Smith, United Methodist Church in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and recently celebrated their 52 anniversary. Donald attended OCU where he played baseball and later graduated from Central State University, he then furthered his education at the University of Illinois just weeks after being married. Don would go on to work for many Institutions in his life. One of his fondest memories was working with the Big Brothers/Big Sisters Organization and becoming a Big Brother to Robert (Bob) Benson, who currently resides in Shelby, Montana, and whom he kept in touch with regularly. Donald served as President during the early years of The Native American Church for 10 years and was also a member of the OH-HO-MAH Lodge. You could usually find him singing at a drum during pow-wows or gourd dancing. He loved making traditional regalia for himself and family members. Donald regularly participated and attended the Southern Cheyenne Sundance Ceremonies for 46 years. Besides being a traditionist, Don was a sports enthusiast. He would later become the “no non-sense” coach/sports adviser for his children and grandchildrens baseball, softball, track and wrestling teams. Passing along the love of sports and coaching his offspring. You could often overhear him telling his athletes and loved ones, “Do your best!” He expected nothing less, than the best. Donald is preceded in death by his parents, four brothers: Frank, John Jr., Neal and Robert Chaino Ahkeahbo. Six sisters: Helena Tartsah, Carol Stockholm, Tillie Redbird, Lillian Wetselline and Nelda Secondine. Donald is survived by his wife Elizabeth (McKosata) Chaino Ahkeahbo. Two sons: Donald Chaino Ahkeahbo II and Aaron Chaino Ahkeahbo. Two daughters and a son in law: Brenda (Lavon) and George Mechling of Midwest City, Ok and Lisa Chaino Ahkeahbo of Oklahoma City, Ok. Four grandsons: Preston Dale Mechling, Jacob Scott Wehba, Logan James and Jaron James Chaino Ahkeahbo. Four Granddaughters: Paige Mechling Kelpine, Parish Mechling, Trinity E.A. Eoff, and Megan Marie Chaino Ahkeahbo. One Great Grandson Spencer Kelpine and One Great Granddaughter Lainey Kelpine. Three step grandsons: Darrin and Jason Mechling, and Steven Melendez. One step granddaughter, Tawny Melendez. One brother Tommy Chaino Ahkeahbo of California. Along with a host of relatives whom he loved dearly. Don will be buried at the McKosato Family Cemetary, Monday, November 27, 2017. The Reverend Monroe Tsatoke officiating. Special thanks to Peggy BigEagle, Markie Otto, Kate Mack, Kari Wehba, Kim Cochran and Carmen Ketcher for support and feeding our souls. Special thanks to Integris Baptist Medical center, Lacey and Derek ICU R.N.'s. In Loving Memory Those We Love Don’t Go Away. They Walk Beside Us Everyday. Unseen, Unheard, but Always Near, Still Loved, Still Missed and Very Dear.