September 22, 1962 – October 4, 2022
Dwight Emaurois Murphy, 60, of Parkville, MO passed away unexpectedly and suddenly on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at North Kansas City Hospital. He was born in Oka Tamuning, Guam; his family and his heart was on the Islands of Guam and Palau.
Dwight attended St. Anthony Catholic School in Guam and graduated from Father Duenas Memorial High School, Guam in 1980. He had continued his education at the University of Guam, St. Louis University, Missouri, and University of Hawaii. The majority of his working career was in IT for Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, where he played a major role in establishing their data center in Kansas City, MO.
It was during his time in Kansas City that Dwight made several life-long friends, including Renee and Aaron Johnson and his bestie, Matt Hutson.
Dwight loved his desserts, cooking, photography, and had a great passion of creating his own artistic drawings and paintings of people & places he visited. He loved playing basketball and volleyball, always sharing fond memories of playing with Guam Teams during his young adult life. He looked forward to swimming in the warm oceans of the islands of Guam, Palau, or Zanzibar in Tanzania. From ocean to land, he took pleasure walking in English Landing Park especially close to sunset, exploring Parkville Nature Sanctuary, Missouri, watching movies, traveling for concerts and the Saturday nights at home filled with laughter watching “B” rated movies. Dwight will be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor, infectious laughter, having a ready smile as well as that devilish grin and dimples when he is being a bit mischievous. Dwight’s great passion, integrity, kindness, and generosity to those he loved was always unwavering (including his cats).
He is preceded in death by his Parents: Akiwo Ngirutoi and Kimiko Ueki Murphy; Brother: John Yekar Murphy; Brother-in-law: Wayne Paul Ralston; Niece: Renee Ueki Ralston; Best friend for life, John M. Pickett, Jr.
His love and memories will always be treasured in the hearts of his 8 surviving siblings and their families.
Paul Wade & his wife Naomi Ueki: Paul Jr. & Edna Carabit (Raven, Karsten); Donald & Sharrise (Mekuruul Jr, Bungy); Raisha (Elsau); Paulette; Wade Jr.; Lisa; Weber.
Laura Ann Beluong Murphy: Kevin; Tricia.
Kenneth Ngirutoi & his wife Elizabeth Murphy: Michael.
Ernest Akiwo Murphy: Raychel & James Gargarita (Jasmine, Reinen).
Audrey Kubarii Ralston: Renata & Roy Hoggard (Keturah, Andrew, Peter); Joshua; Nathaniel; Alison; Selena; Thaddaeus; granddaughter Olive Monroe.
Lauren Kukong & her husband Dale Weaver: Jerusha; Hana & Aidan Charlery (Jordan, London); Chance & Abigail (Harper, Olivia).
Nancy Brai & her husband Mike Foy.
Sophia Betikrarengud Murphy.
He will also be missed by his numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, many relatives, and many dear friends in Guam, Palau, Missouri, Washington, Oregon and California to just name a few.
The family would like to thank the following for all of their support and prayers: the Ngirutoi family; the Ueki family; Matt Hutson; Aaron & Renee Johnson; Rod Leon Guerrero; Dennis Sakamoto; Flori Sanchez, and all of Dwight’s and the Murphy families’ amazing relatives and friends.
A “Celebration of Dwight Emaurois Murphy’s Life and Memorial Service” will commence at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, October 30, 2022 at the American Legion 11 Main Street Parkville, MO 64152. An additional Celebration of Life and Memorial Service will be held at a later date in Guam and Palau. The Meyers Northland Chapel will update the Service information as it becomes available with dates, times and locations. Family and friends are invited to come and share fond memories and stories.
Arrangements have been entrusted with the Meyers Northland Chapel in Parkville, Missouri. Memories of Dwight and condolences may be shared at MeyersFuneralChapel.com.
I’m sad to hear you have left us.
Rest in peace my friend. Into paradise and the angels lead you. Amen.
What a nice tribute to Dwight’s memory. We went to school together at St Anthony and grew up together enjoying much of the same things he continued to do in his adult life. He was always gentle , protective and of course had that great smile. I’ll miss him too.
I remember Dwight as one of the kindest classmates at St. Anthony. May he rest in peace. May his family and friends be consoled by fond memories and knowing he was well loved. 🙏🏼💜
Rest In Peace brother you made my brother happy for many many years something your the one that could do when you reunite with him give him a hug from his little brother and hugs to you you where one hell of a man you will be missed by so many I wish I could see. You more but 600 miles is a long way love ya buddy rip
You are the definition of a Brother and a Friend. Thank you Dwight! I’ve certainly been Blessed to have had you as a Highlight for many moments in my life. It’s been a blast.., and always with a laugh! You will be Missed but go in Peace. Love you. See you on the other side. Esta laters! 🙏🏽💜
Brother Dwight, you have always and will continue to always hold a special place in my heart. Your love of life reflected in your relationships with others. I consider myself, blessed, to have had you in my life. Although saddened by your departure, we will live and rejoice in the many memories that we shared. Go in peace, my brother. Until we meet again.
Dwight and I were classmates and we lived in the same neighborhood since ever since. Throughout our childhood years we grew up together playing football, basketball and volleyball in many different leagues. He was extremely smart, kind, helpful, generous and very giving of himself. One night when Dwight, Ed Santos and I were spear fishing, I forgot my fins so Dwight took off his fins and gave them to me to use because he was worried that I was a weak swimmer. That almost cost Dwight his life. Later in the night Ed and I could hear Dwight calling for help because he was cramping up, the water was too deep and he couldn’t swim any further. Ken, Dwight’s older brother was in the area and saved him. I love you my brother and I will miss you dearly!!
There were a lot of great memories created by the FDMS Class of ’80, only made better by such wonderful Brothers like Dwight Murphy! 😆 God bless you, Murph, and bring you peace and comfort in His arms! 🤗 Heaven is a little bit richer, the world a little bit poorer. 😓 Requiescat in Pace. 🙏🏼
It is hard to believe both you and John are gone. Dwight has been part of our family even before we all moved to KC for work. My kids called him uncle Dwight. The world is not the same place without you. Our family has and will always love you brother. Dwight you will always be part of the Seay family.
Cannot believe you’re gone brother. I know God has a plan for all of us, just didn’t expect it now.
See you in God’s Hall of Fame Murph. Say hello to Brother Ed.
Dwight what can I say, we spoke to each other on you birthday and who was to know, it would be our last time. God bless you and keeps you with the angels. Love always.
My brother from another mother…I will miss your handsome face and that beautiful smile and the laughter we shared. YOU will surely be missed butt when I’m with your sister Sophie, it’s like your there with us!! Thank you for just being you!! I love and miss you much!!
Love, Clare Blailes
Dwight was family to us. He made my cousin, John, so very happy. I feel so sad that I hadn’t seen Dwight for so long. Thoughts and prayers to his friends and family. He will be missed. I will always remember his smile and giggle. Such a good man, gone too soon.