Orville Chee

Tʼáá íiyisíí ahéheeʼ, nitsaago! The family of the late Orville “Oboy” Chee are appreciative of the abundance of support and love you continue to provide during this difficult time. Chee is Tséńjíkiní (Honey Comb Rock/ Cliff Dwelling People Clan) born for Tódich'ii'nii (Bitter Water People Clan). Deeshchii'nii (Start of the Red Streak People - maternal grandfather’s clan); Honágháahnii (One-walks-around - paternal grandfather’s clan). Chee is known near and far; from the humble dirt roads in the community of Ganado, Arizona, and the Great Navajo Nation, to the cobblestone streets of Germany. Your thoughtful words and memories have brings much needed comfort to our grieving parents, Shirley and Oliver Chee. Chee, being quite the animated storyteller, had only shared stories of his team’s heroism at family gatherings; always surrounded with children and elders with eyes upon him in awe. The camaraderie, friendships, and chosen family Chee has cultivated throughout his life is immense and unmeasurable; a reflection of who he was. Our family offers our sincere condolences to his brothers in arms and to all those who love him.