Marlon Dale Fixico, Blackfoot, Idaho resident, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022 in Oklahoma City, at the age of 65. Marlon was born on May 13, 1957 in Oklahoma City to Thomas Jefferson Fixico and Katie (Haag) Fixico. He spent most of his childhood in Oklahoma City and attended high school in Seminole, OK and spent most of his adulthood in Washington, DC.
Marlon wasn’t defined by how he got money. He had many jobs but his life’s work was being a grandpa. Secondary was his membership and lifelong advocacy of Alcoholics Anonymous. He sponsored over 100 people on their journey to sobriety. He was also a founding member of the Two Spirit LGBT+ Center of Equity. He had a passion for bringing healing to the Native American community. Marlon enjoyed writing, photography, reading, mentoring and being a grandpa. Marlon was also a huge nerd and liked Sci-Fi fandoms, especially Star Trek and Star Wars.
Marlon is survived by his son, Alden Brewster of Fort Hall, ID; two daughters, Katie Fixico and husband, Jared of Fort Hall, ID and Kelli Fixico and husband, Sean of Fort Hall, ID; four brothers, Edmond Fixico and wife, Mariam, TJ Fixico and wife, Lisa, Jerrald Fixico and Milo Harjo; sister, Beverly Mason and husband, Russell; five grandchildren, Tristan Olin-Fixico, Amber Olin, Seth Fixico, Auryn Fixico and Sirray Wellington and many other family and friends.
Marlon was preceded in death by his mother, Katie (Haag) Fixico; father, Thomas Jefferson Fixico; sister, Maurine Fixico; brother, Lorne Fixico; son, Ivan Garfield and life partner, Lynne Alvarez.
Those serving as casket bearers will be Sean Fixico, Darren Fixico, Devon Fixico, Nick Fixico, Anthony Fixico and Milo Harjo. Honorary casket bearers will be Jared Wheeler, Tristan Olin Fixico, Auryn Fixico and Seth Fixico.
A wake will be held on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Seminole, Oklahoma.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Snake Creek #2 Baptist Church in Seminole, Oklahoma with Rev. Bill Hobia Jr. officiating. Cremation will follow.
Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home in Seminole, Oklahoma.
Thursday, August 18, 2022
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