South Indian Cemetery

Pawnee County, Oklahoma

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Submitted by: Jo Aguirre

Owen Alfrich Echo Hawk

February 4, 1979 - January 11, 2021

Owen Alfrich eshea mizt (Rising Sun) tuhweit (three) Echo Hawk left for his next journey on January 11, 2021. He was 41 years old. Owen was born on February 4, 1979 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to Owen Echo Hawk Jr. (Jay) and Cleo Heap of Birds. He grew up in Tulsa and graduated with a G.E.D. diploma. Owen earned his Associates Degree and worked as a welder. He enjoyed being a welder and was very happy to work. His pride and joy was his son Kaleb Echo Hawk. Owen’s life revolved around his son. He is survived by his son Kaleb of the home, daughter Makala Grass of Tulsa, son John Mike Grass of Tulsa, his sister Raylene Echo Hawk from Weatherford, Okla., his brother Reed Einhus Echo Hawk of Thomas, Oklahoma, his mother Cleo Heap of Birds of Thomas, Okla. his niece Brittany Taylor and nephews Kenneth Taylor, Voh pe Hume Echo Hawk and Elijah Echo Hawk . Owen was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Owen Bruce Echo Hawk and Wanda June Echo Hawk, maternal grandparents Alfrich and Joyce Heap of Birds, his older brother Lamont Voh pe hume All Runner and his cherished dad Owen Jay Echo Hawk. He was always happy to have two big families, the Echo Hawks and the Heap of Birds.