Ralph A. Hightshoe, 62, of Santa Fe, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at the University of Missouri Hospital.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Ralph was born on November 8, 1960, in Mexico, the son of Wilbur "Bud" and Patricia (Null) Hightshoe. He married Kathy Rose on October 31, 1987, in Mexico.

Ralph loved making many different types of jewelry. He was an avid Elvis fan. You could always find Ralph listening to Elvis music or reading magazine articles about him. When Ralph wasn't inside, you could find him fishing.

He is survived by his wife, Kathy; one son, Parry (Valarie) Hightshoe; one daughter, Trisha Potter; five brothers, Mike Hightshoe, Billy (Lisa) Hightshoe, Jerry (Julie) Hightshoe, Terry (Dawn) Hightshoe and John Hightshoe; one sister, Karen Lawson; seven grandchildren, Ayden, Logan, Kyndell, Tony, Arion, Taye and Teazia; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Patricia Hightshoe; and father and mother-in-law, Norman and Suzie Rose.