Ralph Langham

Mar 14, 1964 -

Dec 15, 2025

Ralph Franklin Langham Jr. passed away on Dec. 15, 2025, at the age of 61 years. Ralph was born in Fairfield, Calif., on March 14, 1964, to mother Dorothy Virginia Nead and father Ralph Franklin Langham Sr.

He is preceded in death by both his parents; sister, Crystal Dawn Langham; and niece, Brittany Langham.

Ralph moved to Alaska in the 1970s. He had trade skills in masonry, carpentry and many others, before starting work on the North Slope. He was an employee for Nabors Alaska Drilling for 30 years, and enjoyed his job and working with his coworkers. He was a Field Tool Pusher, was always dependable and put safety first. He loved fishing, hunting, camping and sitting around the campfires with friends and family. He enjoyed spending time on his homestead, and worked hard to make it a beautiful, inviting home. He loved his boats, campers, motorhomes, fast cars, snowmachines, motorcycles, vintage vehicles and many other fun toys. He was a community favorite, with a smiling face and helpful disposition. He would bring elders smoked salmon, halibut, moose meat and home grown vegetables, and help his neighbors in need.

He leaves behind his wife of 15 years, Roxanne Dolfi Langham; along with their nieces, Alyson and Aluxia; and nephew, Anthony Lieble, who he was helping raise. He leaves his brother, Scott Langham; nephews, Michael, Nick and Devin; sister, Linda Martin and brother-in-law Peter Martin and their children, daughter Daniele Lafond of Dallas, Texas, and son Jake Belanger of Tacoma, Wash.

A Celebration of Life Potluck will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at 2 p.m., at his homestead, 11701 North Wright Way in Sutton, Alaska.