[NN-Dialogue] Native Crossings--nanews12.045
Gary Night Owl
gars at speakeasy.org
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Volume 12, Issue 045 /____/
November 6, 2004
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Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2004 08:23:10 -0700
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November 1, 2004
Alvin Pinnecoose
Graveside services for Alvin Pinnecoose will be held at 2:30 p.m. on
Monday, Nov. 1 at Ouray Cemetery in Ignacio.
Visitation has been set for Monday morning from 9 - 11 a.m. at the Ertel
Memorial Chapel.
Alvin Pinnecoose was born Feb. 19, 1943 at Ignacio, Colo. the son of
Graves Shosone Gunn and Virginia Pinnecoose. He was raised by his adoptive
parents, Guy Pinnecoose Sr. and Esther Arrive. Alvin also claimed Shirley
Reed as his adopted mom. He passed away at San Juan Regional Medical
Center in Farmington, N.M. on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2004. Alvin was 61 years
old.
An active member of the Native American Church, Alvin was looked to as a
spiritual leader. He was a Sundance Chief. During the 1960s, Alvin was a
Golden Gloves champion known by the name of "Kid Flanny". Alvin enjoyed
the outdoors and loved hunting, fishing and camping. He also liked to
watch boxing and pool on television. His greatest satisfaction came from
watching his kids and grandkids play sports.
Surviving Alvin are his children, Alvin Charles Pinnecoose and wife,
Sharon Quam of Cortez, Lee Ann Pinnecoose of Towaoc, Everisto Dion Lehi
and wife, Doris of Cortez, Judy Katherine Lehi of Towaoc, and Charles
Terrance Lehi and wife, Vicki of Towoac; 14 grandchildren and 1 great
grandchild. Two brothers, Julian Reed and wife, Jana of Fort Duchesne,
Utah and Lornie Pinnecoose of Salt Lake City, Utah; and nine sisters,
Winifred Cuch and husband, Alfonso of Fort Duchesne, Utah, Gayla Valdez
and husband, Julian of Windover, Utah, Claria Pinnecoose and husband,
Jerry of Randlett, Utah, Beverly Myrick and husband, Orville of Randlett,
Utah, Janice Gunn and husband, Melvin of Ignacio, Colo., Sylvia Gunn of
Denver, Colo., Sandra Gunn of Portland, Ore., Aletha Litz of Longmont,
Colo., and Deanna Pinnecoose of Fort Duchesne, Utah. also survive Alvin.
Preceding Alvin in death were his birth parents; one sister, Linda
Grove; and one brother, Rod Grove.
Memorial contributions can be made in memory of Alvin Pinnecoose with
Wells Fargo Bank in Roosevelt, Utah.
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November 1, 2004
Eli Bojack Blackfeather dies
ByStan Bindell
For The Independent
Eli Bojack Blackfeather, who was well known on the Navajo and Hopi
reservations, died of an illness Sept. 23, at a hospital near his home in
Oakland, Calif.
Blackfeather, a Hollywood stuntman, was known for his charitable work
and for giving out the Bojack Awards to Native American role models and
those who helped Native Americans.
Blackfeather, a member of the Seminole Tribe, was a member of the
Southern Motion Picture Council, the National Native American Honor
Society, entered into the Stunt Man Hall of Fame and served as president
of the annual Stars in the Desert event in Tuba City.
Blackfeather appeared as a stuntman in more than 200 movies and
television programs during a 30 year span. He entered the entertainment
world when he was 16 and worked with many prominent actors including Will
Sampson, Iron Eyes Cody, Steve McQueen, Elvis Presley, Lee Marvin, James
Dean, Jay Silverheels and Elizabeth Taylor.
His movie credits include The Black Board Jungle, West Side Story and
Dead Pool.
After retiring in the 1980s, Blackfeather focused on giving humanitarian
awards, raising scholarship funds for Native Americans and educating
Native American youth on the reasons they should be proud of their culture
and heritage.
Blackfeather, with the help of 70 volunteers located throughout America,
gave out more than 10,000 of these humanitarian awards.
Blackfeather worked with charities to help the homeless, the handicapped
and the elderly. He was also active in politics as he backed the civil
rights movement and pushed for better health care for veterans. He
participated in more than 200 marches including marching along side of
Caesar Chavez and Martin Luther King.
Blackfeather was particularly known in the Tuba City area for helping
organize Stars in the Desert each year.
"I could never do what I do without my friends. Tuba City has a special
place in my heart," he said during his visits to Tuba City.
Blackfeather honored Hopi Jr/Sr High School Superintendent Paul Reynolds
and Hopi High Principal Glenn Gilman for running a model school.
Blackfeather leaves six children: Ted Castorena, Dino, Martin, Yvette
and Johnny Trevino and Denise Derilo; three sisters, Rosie Medina, Martha
Morin and Syvlia Corrales; one brother, Joseph Trevino; and 32
grandchildren.
Copyright c. 2004 the Gallup Independent.
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October 30, 2004
Eliza Locklear
ST. PAULS - Mrs. Eliza Locklear, 92, of 524 E. Stack St., died Thursday,
Oct. 28, 2004, in her home.
Services: Funeral, 3 p.m. Sunday in Saint Pauls Funeral Home chapel in
St. Pauls. Burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Visitation: 7 to 9 tonight at the funeral home.
Survived by: Husband, Willie; sons, Melvin, Marlyn, Lloyd, Jimmy,
Marshall and Carson; daughters, Katie Chavis, Shadie Pena and Gracie;
brother, James Hunt; sisters, Verney Allen, Falene, Mary and Martle; 37
grandchildren; 70 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren.
Copyright c. 2004 The Fayetteville (N.C.) Observer.
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October 29, 2004
Lucinda B. Reed
Cherokee - Lucinda B. Reed, 83, of the Wolfetown community of Cherokee,
went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2004, at her
residence.
A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Timpson and
Ollie Taylor Bird. She was a member of the Qualla Arts & Crafts Co-Op and
a basket maker. She was a member of the Cherokee Pentecostal Holiness
Church, where she was Sunday school superintendent, teacher and a faithful
member. She was retired from The Cherokees and as an outreach worker for
Tsali Manor.
She was the wife of the late Samuel Reed who died in 1994. She was also
preceded in death by two daughters, Ollie E. Reed and Sharon Faye Reed,
sisters, Annie B. Sherrill and Betty Catolster and brothers, William, John
and Sherman Bird.
She is survived by six daughters, Bessie Welch, Matilda Calhoun and
Patrick, Iva Gentry and husband, Joe, Linda Davis and husband, Rick, and
Julia Lossiah and husband, Kirk, all of Cherokee, and Mary Kathryn Grauman
of Deer River, Minn.; two sons, William Dennis Reed Sr. and wife, Frances,
of Cherokee and Robert Bruce Reed of Cherokee; two sisters, Martha Queen
of Cherokee and Nellie Trull of Canton; brother, Edwin Bird of Cherokee;
29 grandchildren, 58 great-grandchildren and five great-great-
grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Cherokee
Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Revs. Betty Drake, Don Ensley and
James "Bo" Parris officiating. Burial will be in Reed Family Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be grandsons.
The body will be taken back to the church at 4 p.m. Friday by Crisp
Funeral Home of Bryson City to await the hour of service.
Copyright c. 2004 Asheville Citizen-Times.
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October 27, 2004
Treasure Pendegayosh-Benjamin Infant
Treasure Wynona Pendegayosh-Benjamin, died Oct. 21, 2004, at the Mille
Lacs Health System in Onamia.
Funeral services were Monday, Oct. 25, at the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
Community Center on the Mille Lacs Reservation with Melvin Eagle
officiating. Burial was in Vineland Cemetery on the reservation.
Arrangements are with the Shelley Funeral Chapel of Onamia.
Treasure Wynona Pendegayosh-Benjamin was born on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2004,
at the Mille Lacs Hospital in Onamia to Sharon Pendegayosh and Wallace
Benjamin, Jr. Treasure is survived by her parents and sister Ravin;
grandparents Agnes Pendegayosh and Beverly Benjamin; and many aunts,
uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, George Pendegayosh and
Wallace Benjamin Sr.; and numerous aunts and uncles.
Copyright c. 2004 Mille Lacs Messenger/Isle, MN.
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October 29, 2004
Owen Fights Lone
Bullhead - Funeral services for Owen Fights Lone, 54, Bullhead will be
Saturday, Oct. 30, Pine Little Eagle Church, 11 a.m. CDT. Michael Kills
Pretty Enemy officiating.
Wake Service on Friday, 7 p.m. at the Bullhead Community Center.
Burial will be at the Pine Little Eagle Cemetery under the direction of
Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. Owen entered the spirit world on Oct. 26
at MedCenter One Hospital in Bismarck, N.D.
Copyright c. 2004 Aberdeen American News.
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Welcome to the Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux Tribe/Dakota Nation Sota Iya Ye
Yapi On-Line, News from the Lake Traverse Reservation
Volume 35, Issue 44
Wednesday, November 3, 2004
Funeral services held in Granite Falls for Harriet Blue
Harriet Blue, 99, of Granite Falls, Minn., died Saturday, October 23,
2004, at the Granite Falls Manor, Granite Falls, Minn.
Funeral services were held last Wednesday, October 27th at the
Pejuhutazizi Presbyterian Church, rural Granite Falls.
Burial is at Doncaster Cemetery.
The Wing-Bain Funeral Home of Granite Falls was in charge of
arrangements.
Harriet Norma Blue "Hapstinna" was born on August 29, 1905, the daughter
of Fred and Eunice (Amos) Pearsall, in Niobrara, Nebraska. She attended
Pipestone Indian School.
Harriet was united in marriage to Fred Blue on November 13, 1938, in
Sisseton, South Dakota.
She enjoyed sewing, quilting, making corn soup and Indian dolls,
gardening and beading. She was a member of the Pejuhutazizi Presbyterian
Church and the Ladies Aid. She loved spending time with her children and
grandchildren.
Harriet passed away on October 23rd at the age of 99 years.
She is survived by three sons: Dean (and Pat) Blue of Granite Falls,
Minn.; Larry (and Gail Campbell) Blue of Lydia, Minn.; Lynn (and Laura)
Blue of New Prague, Minn.; two sisters - Cerisse Ingebritson of Phoenix,
Arizona and Genevieve LaBatte of Granite Falls, Minn.; 14 grandchildren;
32 great grandchildren; and 20 great great grandchildren; and numerous
nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Fred; two children
Oliver and Norma; two sisters Estella and Evelyn; one grandson Elroy; one
great grandson; and two great granddaughters.
Copyright c. 1999-2003 by C. D. Floro/Earth and Sky Enterprises.
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October 26, 2004
Nathan Middletent, Lower Brule
Nathan Allen Middletent, 69, Lower Brule, died Sunday, Oct. 24, 2004, at
Mary House, Pierre.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Holy Comforter Episcopal
Church, Lower Brule. Burial will be in Messiah Episcopal Cemetery, Iron
Nation. Wake services will be today at 8 p.m. at the church.
Arrangements are under the direction of Wevik Funeral Home, Chamberlain.
Copyright c. 2004 The Daily Republic/Mitchell, South Dakota.
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October 26, 2004
Cecelia Mesteth
MANDERSON - Cecelia Mesteth, 76, Manderson, died Monday, Oct. 25, 2004,
at Rapid City Regional Hospital.
Arrangements are pending with Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge.
October 28, 2004
Charlotte R. Chipps
WANBLEE - Charlotte R. Chipps, 22, Wanblee, died Wednesday, Oct. 20,
2004, in Wanblee.
Survivors include her father and stepmother, Charles Chipps Sr. and
Jaylene Quick Bear, both of Wanblee; her mother, Gloria "Sally" White
Feather, Sioux City, Iowa; three daughters, Constance Chipps, Deanna
Chipps and Emily Chipps, all of Wanblee; one son, Malek Doyle, Wanblee;
eight brothers, Trevor Chipps, Vincent Chipps, Godfrey Chipps, Charles
Chipps Jr., Ellis Chipps, Andrew Chipps, Woptura Chipps and Jeffrey Chipps,
all of Wanblee; and six sisters, Michelle Chipps, Jesse Chipps, Sherry
Chipps, Raylene Chipps, Rochelle Chipps and Crystal Chipps, all of Wanblee.
A two-night wake will begin at 2:30 p.m. today at Crazy Horse School in
Wanblee. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, at the school,
with the Rev. Webster Two Hawk officiating and traditional Lakota services
by Richard Moves Camp. Burial will be at Chipps Family Cemetery in Wanblee.
Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge is in charge of arrangements.
Margaret A. Chipps
WANBLEE - Margaret A. Chipps, 28, Wanblee, died Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2004,
in Wanblee.
Survivors include her father, Benjamin Chipps, Florence, Colo.; her
mother, Lena Quiver-Chipps, Wanblee; her husband, John Waters Sr.,
Wanblee; two daughters, Sioux Dawn Marie Waters and Dashwawn Janai Waters,
both of Wanblee; two sons, Austin Chipps and John "Jay Jay" Waters Jr.,
both of Wanblee; one stepson, Paul Waters, Allen; six brothers, Benjamin
Chipps Jr., Sandstone, Minn., Clayton Red Elk and Jason Poor Bear, both of
Wanblee, and Opejata Chipps, Hoksila Chipps and Zapta Chipps, all of Rapid
City; and 12 sisters, Hope Chipps, Dorothy Chipps, Tanya Chipps, Nicole
Chipps and Latisha Chipps, all of Wanblee, Julie Chipps, Black Hawk,
Kansas Chipps, Cadance Chipps, Courtney Chipps, Tatewin Chipps and
Sundance Chipps, all of Rapid City, and Justice Lee Chipps, Milwaukee.
A two-night wake will begin at 2:30 p.m. today at Crazy Horse School in
Wanblee. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, at the school,
with the Rev. Webster Two Hawk officiating and traditional Lakota services
by Richard Moves Camp. Burial will be at Chipps Family Cemetery in Wanblee.
Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge is in charge of arrangements.
Colleen Tallman
ALLEN - Colleen Tallman, 54, Allen, died Monday, Oct. 25, 2004, in Rapid
City.
Survivors include her mother, Ramona Tallman, Allen; one daughter,
Melvina Marshall, Allen; two sons, Curtis Conroy and Taylor Conroy, both
of Allen; four brothers, Leon Tallman, Harvey Tallman, Marvin Tallman and
Norman Tallman, all of Allen; four sisters, Arlene Tallman and Joyce
Tallman, both of Allen, Amelia Jaquez, Dulce, N.M., and Mary Plenty Bull,
Potato Creek; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
A two-night wake will begin at 2:30 p.m. today at Inestimable Gift
Episcopal Church in Allen. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30,
at the church, with the Rev. Cordelia Red Owl officiating. Burial will be
at Inestimable Gift Episcopal Cemetery in Allen.
Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge is in charge of arrangements.
Johanna Josephine Waters
WANBLEE - Johanna Josephine Waters, infant, Wanblee, died Wednesday, Oct.
20, 2004, in Wanblee.
Survivors include her father, Willard "John" Waters Sr., Wanblee; two
sisters, Sioux Dawn Marie Waters and Dashwawn Janai Waters, both of
Wanblee; three brothers, Austin Chipps and John "Jay Jay" Waters Jr., both
of Wanblee, and Paul Waters, Allen; her grandparents, Lena Quiver-Chipps,
Wanblee, Benjamin Chipps Sr., Florence, Colo., and Emma and Leroy Waters,
Allen; and her great-grandmother, Victoria Chipps, Wanblee.
A two-night wake will begin at 2:30 p.m. today at Crazy Horse School in
Wanblee. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, at the school,
with the Rev. Webster Two Hawk officiating and traditional Lakota services
by Richard Moves Camp. Burial will be at Chipps Family Cemetery in Wanblee.
Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge is in charge of arrangements.
October 30, 2004
Timothy M. Fast Horse
WOUNDED KNEE - Timothy M. Fast Horse, 43, Wounded Knee, died Monday, Oct.
25, 2004, in Chino, Calif. He served in the U.S. Navy.
Survivors include three brothers, Wilbur Fast Horse Jr., Wounded Knee,
Terry Fast Horse, Denver, and Myron Fast Horse, Washington, N.C., and four
sisters, Lorraine Bear Eagle and Phyllis Little Moon, both of Wounded Knee,
Elizabeth Gibbons, Gordon, Neb., and Audrey Fast Horse, Los Angeles.
A two-night wake will begin at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1, at Sacred Heart
Catholic Church in Wounded Knee. Services will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov.
3, at the church, with the Rev. Bill Pauly officiating. Burial will be at
1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.
Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge is in charge of arrangements.
Mildred G. White Eyes-Phillips
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. - Mildred G. White Eyes-Phillips, 76, Scottsbluff,
died Thursday, Oct. 21, 2004, at Beverly Care Center in Scottsbluff.
Survivors include one sister, Irene Jiminez, Scottsbluff, and two sons,
Clarence "Butch" Bollinger and Rusty Bollinger.
A one-night wake began Friday, Oct. 29, at Billy Mills Hall in Pine
Ridge, S.D. Services will be at 10 a.m. today at Billy Mills Hall, with
the Rev. Steve Sanford officiating. Burial will be at Holy Rosary Mission
Cemetery in Pine Ridge.
Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge is in charge of arrangements.
October 31, 2004
Fred "Budger" Brewer
PINE RIDGE - Fred "Budger" Brewer, 63, Pine Ridge, died Friday, Oct. 29,
2004, at Rapid City Regional Hospital.
Arrangements are pending with Sioux Funeral Home in Pine Ridge.
Charlotte Chipps
The obituary for Charlotte Chipps, 22, Wanblee, which appeared in
Thursday's Rapid City Journal contained incomplete information. Survivors
include her sister, Winyan Chipps, Wanblee.
Gary Ray Wright
RAPID CITY - Gary Ray Wright, 44, of Rapid City, died Tues., Oct. 26,
2004 at Meritcare Medical Center in Fargo, North Dakota. He was born Feb.
28, 1960 in Rapid City, SD to Albert and Dorene (Red Cloud) Wright. He
attended Central High School, National College of Business and SD School
of Mines, all in Rapid City. Gary was head of maintenance at Hainesway and
LaCrosse Apts. in Rapid City for many years. He was a very loving brother
and father.
He is survived by five children: Alberta Wright of Brockton, Montana,
Gary Wright Jr. of Rapid City, Ira Wright, Candice Wright and Emerald
Wright, all of Kyle; six siblings: Ronald Wright of Lower Brule, Shirley
Poor Thunder of Rapid City, Audrey Montroy of Mantador, ND, Dale Poor
Thunder of Rapid City, Rochelle Poor Thunder of Martin, Jolene Red Cloud
of Tomah, Wisconsin; and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Charlene Poor
Thunder.
The wake begins at 6 p.m. Monday at Mother Butler Center in Rapid City
with a 7 p.m. prayer service. Funeral services will be held at Mother
Butler Center on Tues., Nov. 2, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. with Lakota Spiritual
Leader Bill Center officiating. Interment will be at Pine Lawn Memorial
Park in Rapid City. A dinner will follow back at Mother Butler Center
after the committal. Friends may sign Gary's guestbook at www.
kirkfuneralhome.com.
Kirk Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Copyright c. 2004 the Rapid City Journal.
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October 20, 2004
George Begay Sr.
Funeral services for George Begay Sr. will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday,
Oct. 22 at the Ertel Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at the Towaoc
Cemetery.
Mr. Begay was born Oct. 8, 1933, the son of Jimmy Begay and Marie
(Slowman) Begay. He died near Sapinero, Colo., on Monday, Oct. 18, 2004.
He was 71 years old.
He is survived by his wife, Louise Begay of Towaoc; his children, George
Begay Jr. and wife, Tina, of Grand Junction; Andy Begay Sr. and wife,
Trina, of Cortez; Edward Begay and wife, Lisa, of Aneth, Utah; Leonard
Begay and wife, Sarah, of Bishop, Calif.; Irma Begay of Towaoc; Lorraine
Begay and husband, Eric Whyte, of Mancos Creek; Bonnie Begay and Tina
Begay both of Towaoc; and his adoptive daughter, Dolly Talk and husband,
Ramone, of Shiprock, N.M.; 25 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren;
sisters, Helen Topaha and husband, Robert, and Lucy Dick and husband,
Thomas, all of Shiprock; and his brother, Phillip Begay and wife, Marie,
also of Shiprock.
His parents and one brother, Roy Begay preceded him in death.
Services are under the direction of the Ertel Funeral Home. For further
service information log on to www.ertelfuneralhome.com and click on the
obituary section.
Ruby Marie Tallbird
Funeral services for longtime Towaoc resident, Ruby Marie Tallbird will
be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, October 12 at the Ertel Memorial Chapel.
Interment will follow at the Towaoc Cemetery. Terry Knight will be
officiating. A reception will be held following the services at the
Tallbird residence.
A visitation has been scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. on Tuesday morning
before the service at the Ertel Chapel.
Ruby was born on February 15, 1934 in Shiprock, N.M. the daughter of
Allen Talk, Jr. and Sarah Yazzie. She passed away on Friday, October 8,
2004 at her home in Towaoc at the age of 70.
Ruby was a very traditional lady. She participated in the Native
American Church, Sun Dances, and was loved and respected throughout the
Indian country. Ruby enjoyed going to Pow Wow's, was a member of the War
Mother's Society in Idaho, and the Gourd Society.
Surviving Ruby are her step-son, Malcolm Tallbird of Carnegie, Okla.;
her sister and brother, Louise Talk Begay and Glenn Talk, Sr. both of
Towaoc. She leaves three grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren; her
adopted family, Vicki Joe of Montezuma Creek, Utah, Jonathon Windyboy, and
Alvin Windyboy both of Rockyboy, Mont.; as well as many adopted sons and
daughters, grandsons and granddaughters.
Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Daniel Tallbird;
her children, Tony Tallbird, and Thomas Joseph Tallbird; and her brother,
Raymond Talk, Sr.
October 29, 2004
Mary Elizabeth "Kitty" Gray
Memorial services for Mary Elizabeth "Kitty" Gray, a resident of Cortez
for the last three years will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30 at
the Ertel Memorial Chapel. Pastor Donald Thompson of the Trinity Lutheran
Church will officiate.
Kitty was born June 15, 1930 at Espanola, N.M., the daughter of Juan
Shije and Manuelita Velarde Sisneros Quintana. She passed away at her home
in Cortez on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2004 at the age of 74.
Kitty attended the University of New Mexico and Weber State University
where she earned her Bachelor and Master's degree in Special Education.
She was employed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs as a Special Education
teacher. She held membership with the National Teachers' Association and
the National Education Association. Kitty also was a member of Ruth Guild
Quilting Club and she enjoyed her time spent sewing.
Surviving Kitty are her husband of 38 years, John Gray of Cortez; her
children, Thomasine Eagle, Gloria Eagle, Michelle Eagle Boyer and husband,
Jake, Sharon Quam and husband, Alvin Pinnecoose, Jean Marie Gurule, Susan
Gray, Jean Gray and Ned Gray; as well as numerous grandchildren. Kitty is
survived by two sisters from Santa Clara Pueblo, N.M., and siblings from
Jicarilla Apache, Dulce, N.M.
Copyright c. 2004, the Cortez Journal.
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October 28, 2004
Harrison L. No Ear Sr.
TULSA - Harrison L. No Ear Sr. died Monday, Oct. 25, 2004, in Blackwell.
He was 70.
Funeral was 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28 at the Ponca Tribal Cultural Center
in White Eagle. Arrangements were under the direction of Moore's Memory
Chapel of Tulsa.
Harrison L. No Ear Sr. was born Nov. 30, 1933, on the Ponca Reservation,
the son of Franklin Jack and Salina King Little Walker No Ear.
Survivors include two sons, Jack No Ear and Harrison L. No Ear Jr.; one
daughter, Gwendolyn No Ear Chibbitty; two brothers, Roland No Ear and
Maxwell No Ear; and one sister, Phamie No Ear Little Sun.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Benjamin No Ear,
Charles No Ear, Douglas No Ear and Newton Clark; and one sister, Gwendolyn
No Ear.
Copyright c. 1998-2004 The Ponca City News.
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October 28, 2004
George Edward 'Poots' Bert Sr.
ANADARKO - Funeral for George Edward "Poots" Bert Sr., 75, Anadarko,
will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Rainy Mountain Baptist Church, Mountain
View, with the Rev. Sonny Ware and the Rev. Olen Horse officiating.
Mr. Bert died Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2004, at his home.
Burial will be at Rainy Mountain Tribal Cemetery, Mountain View, under
direction of Pitcher-Hackney Funeral Home, Carnegie. A wake service will
be at 7 p.m. today at Red Buffalo, Kiowa Tribal Complex, Carnegie.
He was born Feb. 20, 1929, in Anadarko to Ernest Bert and Stella Calisay
Agopetah. He married Violet Tonahcot on Oct. 2, 1950, at Rainy Mountain.
He worked for 23 years in civil service. He worked at Concho Indian School,
Concho, and retired at Riverside Indian School as a home living assistant.
He was active with the Boy Scouts of America.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; four sons: George Bert Jr.;
Gaylon "Max" Bert and his wife Leah; and Shawn Kersey Bert, all of
Oklahoma City; and William Percy Bert and his wife Nannette, Carnegie; a
daughter, Kimberly Vasquez and her husband George, Anadarko; 14
grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a brother, Jules "Red" Bert,
Oklahoma City; and special people in his life: Don Eaglenest, El Reno; Al
Waters, Oklahoma City; Ricky Geionety, Mountain View; and Vicky Geionety,
Anadarko.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a granddaughter, Kerry Bert; a
grandson, Carson Bert; and a great-granddaughter, Jaden Faye Bert.
October 29, 2004
Nathalene Delores Carson
APACHE - Funeral for Nathalene Delores Carson, 66, Apache, will be at
2 p.m. Monday at Apache Reform Church.
Mrs. Carson died Thursday, Oct. 28, 2004, at a local medical center.
Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery under direction of Comanche Nation
Funeral Home. A wake will be Sunday at the church.
She was born Sept. 10, 1938, to Daniel and Eleanor Beaver Longhat.
Survivors include six sons: Paul R. Carson Jr., Anadarko; Daniel E.,
Michael D., Roberson and Russell W., all of Apache; and Robert L., Waco,
Texas; four daughters: Diane L. Carson, Lillian Marie and Sandra K., all
of Lawton; Patricia A. Haider, Newcastle; 33 grandchildren; 20 great-
grandchildren; a brother, Franklin Longhat, New Mexico; six sisters: Rhea
June Strunk, Oklahoma City; Twilia Baskett, Grandfield; Amelia McCauliff,
Florida; Rachel Longhat, Decatur, Ga.; Margaret Meilsen, Hulett, Wyo.;
Fawn Jerz, Salt Lake City, Utah; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Raymond Carson; her
parents, Daniel Wallace and Eleanor Beaver Longhat; and brothers: Freddy
Beaver, Melvin Longhat, Daniel "Sonny" Longhat; and Francis Longhat.
October 30, 2004
Roger Lee Kaulaity
CARNEGIE Funeral for Roger Lee Kaulaity, 85, Carnegie, will be at 1:30
p.m. Sunday at The Little Red Church, Carnegie, with the Rev. Sam Horse
officiating.
Mr. Kaulaity died Thursday, Oct. 28, 2004, at a Carnegie hospital.
A wake service will be at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Burial will be at Cedar Creek Cemetery, Carnegie, under direction of
Pitcher-Hackney Funeral Home, Carnegie.
He was born Oct. 4, 1919, at Saddle Mountain to Joshua and Kaubotty
"Katie" Horse Kaulaity. He was a lifelong resident of Carnegie. He served
in the Army during World War II.
Survivors include four nieces: Flora Belle Cody Tsoodle, Donam Cody
Youngblood and LaVonne Cody Youngblood, all of Oklahoma City; and Carol
Cody Bronaugh, Carnegie; and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Allan Wayne Kaulaity; a
sister, Pearl Tonahoot Cody; two brothers: Howard Todome and Burton
Tonahoot; a niece, Vernola Cody Wolf; and a nephew, Spencer Lee Cody.
Copyright c. 2004 The Lawton Constitution.
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October 27, 2004
Georgia Louise Hinshaw
Georgia Louise Hinshaw, 92, passed away on Oct. 18, 2004, in Laguna. She
was born on July 12, 1912, to Ezekiel Chavez and Louise Paisano Chavez in
Laguna.
Mrs. Hinshaw is survived by her four sons Howard Hinshaw and wife Ramona
of Albuquerque, Melvin Hinshaw of Sunnyside, N.M., Ronald Hinshaw Sr. of
Sunnyside and Amos Hinshaw and wife Ilene of Gallup; her two daughters
Katherine Shull of Bloomfield and Juanita Hinshaw of Sunnyside; 21
grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and
her cousin Max Chavez.
She was preceded in death by her parents Ezekiel and Louise Chavez; her
husband Maurice C. Hinshaw; two daughters Gloria Sanchez and Dora Juarez;
her brother Ervin Chavez; her sister Mary Chavez and her cousin Caroline
Granillo.
A traditional wake service was held at Mrs. Hinshaw's home in Sunnyside
on Oct. 22. Funeral services were held at the Laguna-Acoma Baptist Indian
Mission on Oct. 23 with Pastor Kent Farris officiating. Burial followed at
the Laguna-Acoma Baptist Indian Mission Cemetery.
Pallbearers included Eli Hinshaw, Matthew Hinshaw, Ronald Hinshaw Sr.,
Ronald Hinshaw Jr., Chris Hinshaw and Galen Humeyumptewa.
Grants Mortuary was entrusted with arrangements.
Copyright c. 2004 Cibola County Beacon/Grants, NM.
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October 27, 2004
Lucille Nahkai Charley
Red Valley, Ariz.
July 27, 1962 - Oct. 23, 2004
Lucille N. Charley, 42, of Red Valley, Ariz., passed from this life
Saturday, Oct. 23, 2004, in Albuquerque with loving family by her side.
Lucille was born to Pearl S. and the late John Smith Nahkai.
She was a 1982 Shiprock High Graduate and a manager of Wendy's
Restaurant in Farmington.
Lucille is survived by her husband of 16 years, Peter; mother, Pearl S.
Nahkai; three sisters, Caroline Frank and husband Thomas, Jane Nahkai, and
Marie Harvey; two brothers, Andy and wife Martha, and David and wife
Darlene; mother-in-law, Mary Charley; and many nieces, nephews, great-
nieces, great-nephews, and cousins. Lucille will be missed for her gentle
hugs and smiles.
Services will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2004, at Bethel
Christian Reform Church in Shiprock. She will then be laid to rest at Red
Valley Community Cemetery.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Chapel of Memories Funeral Home in
Kirtland, (505) 598-9636.
October 29, 2004
Lucille Nahkai Charley
Red Valley, Ariz.
July 27, 1962 - Oct. 23, 2004
Lucille N. Charley, 42, of Red Valley, Ariz., passed from this life
Saturday, Oct. 23, 2004, in Albuquerque with loving family by her side.
Lucille was born to Pearl S. and the late John Smith Nahkai.
She was a 1982 Shiprock High graduate and a manager of Wendy's
Restaurant in Farmington.
Lucille is survived by her husband of 16 years, Peter; mother, Pearl S.
Nahkai; three sisters, Caroline Frank and husband Thomas, Jane Nahkai, and
Marie Harvey; two brothers, Andy and wife Martha, and David and wife
Darlene; grandmother, Jeanette Benally; mother-in-law, Mary Charley; and
many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins. Lucille
will be missed for her gentle hugs and smiles.
Services will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2004, at Bethel
Christian Reform Church in Shiprock. She will then be laid to rest at Red
Valley Community Cemetery.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Chapel of Memories Funeral Home in
Kirtland, (505) 598-9636
October 31, 2004
Natoni Napie Francisco
Bloomfield
Oct. 29, 2004
Natoni Napie Francisco of Bloomfield passed away Friday, Oct. 29, 2004
at San Juan Regional Medical Center. He was a lifetime resident of
Bloomfield.
His three sons, three daughters, 18 grandchildren and nine great-
grandchildren and numerous nephews and nieces survive him. His sons are
John Francisco of Bloomfield, Leo Francisco and wife Paula of Farmington,
David Francisco , and wife Patricia of Bloomfield and Jeannette Quintero,
and husband Vincent of Gallup. One sister Nellie Larvingo of
Dzilth-na-o-dith-hle.
He enjoyed a long life where he was an avid hunter, horseman, farmer,
carpenter, construction worker, dad and grandfather. He proudly served the
U.S. Navy and received the Plank Owner certificate as a member of the
original crew commissioned to serve on the U.S.S. Midway during WWII. He
belonged to the Laborers International Union Local No. 16 where he retired
after 25 years of service. He developed many friendships through his work
on the construction of Navajo/Cutter Dams and the Navajo Indian Irrigation
Project canals in the early 1960's through the 1980's. In his retirement,
he enjoyed spending time with his many grandchildren and great-
grandchildren and gave them each a special nickname.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Antonio Francisco, sons
Willie Francisco, and Benjamin Francisco; brothers Jack Francisco, Buster
Francisco, Frank Francisco; and sister Margaret Eaton.
Visitation for Natoni will be held Monday, Nov. 1, 2004 from noon until
7 p.m. at Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home. Services will be Tuesday,
Nov. 2 at 10 a.m. at Brewer, Lee and Larkin Chapel with Pastor Raymond
John officiating. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens.
Pallbearers are grandsons Willard Francisco, Reed Francisco, Cole
Quintero, Phillip Francisco, Alex Francisco and Matthew Francisco.
Honorary Pallbearers are John Francisco, Leo Francisco, David Francisco,
Stephen B. Lee, Vincent Quintero, Francis Mitchell, Anthony Francisco, Ben
Francisco, Justin Francisco, Buddy Sanchez, Fidel Munoz, Gerald Rodriguez,
John W. Eaton, Roy Larvingo, Calvin Pete and grandchildren.
Military honors will be provided by VFW Post No. 2182. Reception will be
held at the Farmington Civic Center following services. Arrangements have
been entrusted to Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home at 103 E. Ute Street,
Farmington. (505) 325-8688.
Karen Sue Yazzie
June 30, 1972 - Oct. 28, 2004
Shiprock
Our beloved, Karen Sue Yazzie, 32, of Shiprock, returned to her Heavenly
Father Thursday, Oct. 28, 2004, at her home in Shiprock. She was born June
30, 1972, in Shiprock.
A Service of Remembrance will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, Nov. 1, 2004,
at Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home Chapel in Shiprock. She will be
laid to rest at the Shiprock Community Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements and services are entrusted to Brewer, Lee and
Larkin Funeral Home of Shiprock, (505) 368-4607.
November 1, 2004
Karmelina Alexus Benally
Lower Fruitland
Oct. 13, 2004 - Oct. 29, 2004
Karmelina Alexus Benally, our 15 day old angel, passed from this life on
Friday, Oct. 29, 2004, at the Phoenix Children's Hospital. Karmelina was
born Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2004 to Kurtis Benally and Theresa Yazzie in
Shiprock.
Services will be Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2004, at Word of Life Christian Center,
317 E. Murray Dr., Farmington at 10 a.m. Pastor George Ford will officiate.
She will then be laid to rest at the Kirtland-Fruitland Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Shiloh Seumptewa, Naethan Nez, Chris Largo and Elijah
Shirley.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Chapel of Memories Funeral Home in
Kirtland, (505) 598-9636.
Copyright c. 2004 Farmington Daily Times, a Gannett Co., Inc. newspaper.
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October 25, 2004
Lita Rose Burbank
COTTONWOOD - Funeral services for Lita Rose Burbank, 71, will be at 10
a.m. on Monday, Oct. 26 at the Blue Gap Mennonite Church in Blue Gap.Jimmie
Draper, Sr. will officiate. Burial will be in Cottonwood on a family plot.
Burbank died Oct. 19 in Chinle. She was born May 31, 1933 in Cottonwood
into the Bitter Water People Clan for the Towering House People Clan.
Burbank attended Chilocco Indian School and was a missionary with the
Mennonite Church within the Blue Gap and Black Mountian Community. She
served the community for more than 40 years and retired in 1980.
Survivors include her husband, Peter Burbank; sons, Raymond Tsosie of
Chinle, Freemond Burbank, Kenneth Mitchell, Ned Mitchell, all of
Cottonwood; daughters, Connie Tsosie, Mary A. Trejo, Judy A. Toadlena, all
of Cottonwood; brothers, Carl Tsosie of Santa Fe, John Nez of Cottonwood;
sisters, Zonnie Tsosie, Stella Mitchell, all of Cottonwood; six
grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Burbank was preceded in death by her parents, Hosteen Nez Tsosie and
Ahin'bah Tsosie; brothers, Thomas Tsosie Sr., Joe Lee Tsosie, Kee Pahe Nez,
Robert Nez, Sr.; sisters, Lillian Nez and Mary Tsosie.
Pallbearers will be Daryl R. Tsosie, Jeffery R. Tsosie, Aaron Tsosie,
Faustino Trejo, Tommy Dale Tsosie, John Charley, Darrell John and Daniel
John.
The family will receive relatives and friends at Zonnie Tsosie's
residence in Cottonwood following burial services.
October 26, 2004
Clara Gorman Stevens
FLAGSTAFF - Funeral services for Clara Gorman Stevens, 85, will be at 10
a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 28 at the Ganado Presbyterian Church. Viewing will
be one hour prior to services. Burial will follow in the Cornfields
Community Cemetery.
Stevens died Oct. 22 in Flagstaff. she was born Oct. 15, 1919 in Nazlini.
She was a storyteller and medicine woman who enjoyed rug weaving and
singing.
Survivors include her sons, Henry Gorman, Sr., Phillip Gorman, Harrison
Gorman; daughters, Maggie G. Thompson, Angela Gorman; brother, Manuel
Shirley; 26 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren.
Stevens was preceded in death by her husband John Stevens; sons, Jerry
Gorman, Thomas Gorman and her sister, Elsie Descheenie.
Jim Patterson
CHINLE - Funeral services for Jim Patterson, 81, will be at 10 a.m. on
Wednesday, Oct. 27 at Our Lady of Fatima Church. Father Blane Grein, O.F.M.
will officiate. Burial will be in the Chinle Community Cemetery.
Patterson died Oct. 23 in Flagstaff. He was born Nov. 10, 1922 in Black
Mountain into the Bitter Water People Clan for the Coyote Pass People Clan.
Patterson was a lifelong resident of Chinle. He was a rancher who
enjoyed being outdoors and family.
Survivors include his brother, Willie Neschilly Begay of Tachee and
sister, Adella Burbank of Chinle.
Patterson was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Billy and
Joe Patterson.
Pallbearers will be family members.
October 27, 2004
Ceceil F. Enrico
CROWNPOINT - Funeral services for Ceceil Enrico, 54, will be at 10 a.m.
on Thursday, Oct. 28 at Hosannah Pentecostal Church. Pastor Harry
Cayatineto will officiate. Burial will be in a private cemetery.
Enrico was born June 3, 1950 in Littlewater, N.M into the Towering House
People Clan for the Sheep People Clan.
Enrico was a member of the Native American Church and was a roadman. He
enjoyed horseback riding and traveling.
Survivors include his wife, Bessie Largo of Crownpoint; sons, Andrew
Enrico of Littlewater, Randy Enrico of Grants, Sampson Enrico of
Crownpoint, Larry Largo of Mariano Lake, Harry Largo of Cameson Lake, Gary
Largo of Littlewater; daughters, Ancita Calladieto of Torreon, Anita
Enrico of Crownpoint, Caroline Largo of Crownpoint, Thelma Charley of
Littlewater; mother, Mary Tom; father, Frank Enrico; brothers, Tony Enrico
of Prewitt, Peterson Enrico of Crownpoint, James Enrico, Herbert Enrico
both of Littlewater; sisters, Dorothy Chavez, Lucille Yazzie, Alfreda Tom
and Mary Jean Tom all of Littlewater.
Pallbearers will be Gary Largo, Lathan Robertson, Ray Enrico, Anderson
Parkett, Samspon Enrico and Patterson Enrico.
Cope Memorial is in charge of arrangements.
Harley Begay Jackson
PHOENIX - Funeral services for Harley Begay Jackson, 20, were Tuesday,
Oct. 5. A visitation was held Sunday, Oct. 3 and burial was in the
Resthaven Park Cemetery, Glendale, Ariz.
Jackson died Sept. 29. He was born July 31, 1984 into the One Walks
Around People Clan for the Mud People Clan.
Jackson enjoyed JROTC and had artistic talents.
Survivors include his mother, Rene Brown; father, Daniel Jackson;
stepfathers, Vernon Brown, Lance Todakonzie; brothers, Lavar and Vincent
Todakonzie; great-grandmothers, Eleanor Begay of Window Rock and Martha
Radcliffe of Chandler; grandfather, John Radcliffe, Jr.; grandmother,
Sylvia Begay Radcliffe of Window Rock.
Jackson was preceded in death by his great-grandfathers, Kenneth Begay,
John C. Radcliffe; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Jackson and step-
grandfather, Kenneth Todakonzie, Sr.
Nathaniel Clarence Lee
CHINLE - Funeral services for Nathaniel "Nate" Clarence Lee, 21, will be
at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30 at the Canyon Family Church. Pastor Ronald
Rajca and Evangelist Benson Kee will officiate. Burial will be on a family
plot in Chinle.
Lee died Oct. 24 in Chinle. He was born April 15, 1984 into the Towering
House People Clan for the Deer Spring People Clan.
Lee was a 2003 graduate of Many Farms High School. He worked with
Mustang Gas station in Chinle. Lee enjoyed basketball, football and rodeo.
Survivors include his parents, Ben C. Lee, Sr. and Marie A. Lee;
brothers, Calvin T. Begay, Victor T. Begay, Ben C. Lee, Jr.; sisters,
Janice T. Begay, Jancita Johnson, Lucinda Sam.
Lee was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ruth M. Yazzie and Alice
Lee.
Pallbearers will be Johnathan Begay, John Begay, Aaron Logan, Shane
Clark, Jerry Mitchell and T.J. Anderson.
A reception will be held at the Lee's residence.
Tse Bonito Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
October 29, 2004
Rita Towne Westley
ROCK SPRINGS - Funeral services for Rita Towne Westley, 81, will be at
10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30 at Rollie Mortuary Palm Chapel. Pastor Alvin
and wife Agnes Cayaditto will officiate. Burial will be at a private
family cemetery.
Westley died Oct. 25 in Albuquerque. She was born July 19, 1923 in Twin
Lakes into the Edge Water People Clan for the Mexican People Clan.
Westley attended school in the Twin Lakes area. She was employed with
the Avalon Restaurant for over 30 years and she retired from the
restaurant. Her hobbies included word puzzles, rug weaving and traveling.
Survivors include her daughters, Esther Baldwin of Redwood City, Calif.,
Alice Billy of Rock Springs, Paula Padilla, Ethel Shirley, Sharon Towne-
Reed all of Gallup, Loretta M. Towne, Louise Yazzie both of Yah Ta Hey;
sons, Victor Cleveland of Hanford, Calif., Joe Nez of Rock Springs, Jerry
Towne of Huntsville, Ala., and Larry Towne of Fort Defiance; 36
grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.
Westley was preceded in death by her father, Mike McDonald; mother,
Akaldezbah; son, Stanley Towne; sisters, Nellie Jim and Elsie Smith.
Pallbearers will be Uriah Hardesty, Delbert Payso, Preston Reed, Rick
Reed, Hamilton Shirley, Travis Towne, Patrick Whitman and Virgil Whitman.
Rollie Mortuary is in charge of arrangement.
Calvin Harris Mariano
THOREAU - Funeral services for Calvin Harris Mariano, 20, will be at 11
a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30 at the Thoreau Baptist Church. Burial will
follow at the Smith Lake Community Cemetery.
Mariano died Oct. 27 in Gallup. He was born Aug. 30, 1984 in Gallup into
the Mexican People Clan for the Deer Springs People Clan.
Mariano graduated from Gallup High School in 2001. He was currently a
student at the University of New Mexico- Gallup Campus and was employed
with Gabes Video Store in Thoreau.
Survivors include his parents, Wilson Mariano and Carol Mariano of
Thoreau; daughter, Adrianna Lynn of Gallup; sister, Samantha Mariano of
Thoreau; brother, Melvin Mariano of Thoreau; grandparents, Sam A. Thompson
of Crownpoint, Willie and Minnie Mariano of Mariano Lake.
Pallbearers will be Jerry H. Mariano, Wilsie Mariano, Hurbert Succo, Jr.,
Ivan Succo, Cleavon Succo and Melvin Williams.
Compassion Mortuary of Grants, is in charge of arrangements.
Ellison Mike Kee
HUNTERS POINT - Services for Ellison Mike Kee, 62, will be announced at
a later date.
Kee died Oct. 27 in Bloomfield. He was born June 26, 1942 in Manuelito.
Rollie Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
October 30, 2004
Merletta Jean Haley
FORT WINGATE - Funeral services for Merletta Jean Haley, 22, will be at
10 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 1 at Cope Memorial Chapel. Pastor Jake Yazzie will
officiate. Burial will be in the Gallup City Cemetery.
Haley died Oct. 27 in Gallup. She was born April 3, 1982 in Blackrock
into the Salt People Clan for the Mexican People Clan.
Haley attended Thoreau Elementary, Thoreau Middle School, Wingate High
School and she graduated from Job Corp in Business Administration.
Survivors include her mother, Merlinda Dixon of Rock Springs; stepfather,
Jake Howe of Rock Springs; father, Herbert Haley of Manuelito; brothers,
Relando Howe, Shane Yazzie, Jared Howe, Dominic Howe, Jake Howe, Dane
Haley of Rocky Boy, Mont.; sisters, Stacey Yazzie, Dorthina Howe, Ashley S.
Haley of Rocky Boy, Mont.; grandparents, Isabelle Morgan, Albert Dixon, Sr.
and Mary Haley Chee.
Haley was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Mary C. Begay and
Tom C. Begay; grandfather, Tom Johnson; great-grandparents, Bilsosbah
Haley and John Haley.
Pallbearers will be Albert Dixon, Jr., Jake Howe, Stacey Yazzie, Roger
Haley, Arnold Haley and Alex Haley.
The family will receive relatives and friends at the Breadsprings
Chapter House following burial services.
Cope Memorial is in charge of arrangements.
November 1, 2004
Deanna Jackson
ZUNI - A wake for Deanna Leonard Shebola Jackson was Oct. 27 at the
Aisetewa family home with burial on Oct. 28 at the Quincy Panteah Memorial
Cemetery. President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints,
Mario Hooee, officiated.
Jackson died Oct. 24 in Whittier, Calif. She was born on May 21, 1939 in
Zuni. She moved to Calif. in 1957.
Survivors include her husband Donald M. Jackson; daughters Brigette,
Bali, Dawn Marie and Tonya Jackson ; siblings Jay M. Leonard of
Albuquerque, Virginia Toombs, Dorothy Walema, Beverly Leonard, Richard
Leonard and Marjorie Nieto, all of Zuni.
Jackson was preceded in death by her parents Benedict and Joan Leonard
and brothers Burton and Stanley Leonard and her biological father
Philimino Shebala.
Pallbearers were Christopher Cruz, Travis Nieto, Frank Nieto and Eddie
Joy Walema.
Rena Davis Herrera
SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Services for Rena Davis Herrera, 58, will be 9 a.m.,
Friday, Nov. 5, at 2015 W. Martin, San Antonio.
There will be a rosary at 5 p.m. on Nov. 4 in San Antonio.
Herrera died Oct. 22 in San Antonio. She was born Sept. 22, 1946 into
the Two Come to the Water People Clan for the Meadow People Clan.
Herrera attended school in Oregon and lived most of her life in San
Antonio.
Survivors include her husband, Efrain Herrera; children, Alex, Fabian,
Benjamin, Maria, Mryna and Laura; her mother, Annie Becenti of Pinedale;
brothers, Mike Davis, Clyde Davis, Melton Davis, Benjamin Davis; sisters,
Caroline Davis Evelynn Davis and Wilhelmina Becenti; stepfather, Eugene
Becenti and several grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, Bennie Davis and her children,
Rene and Andrea.
Danny Cleveland Sr.
STEAMBOAT, Ariz. - Services for Danny Cleveland Sr. were held at 10 a.m.
today, Nov. 1, at Ganado Catholic Church. Father Flann officated.
Cleveland died Oct. 28 in Fort Defiance. He was born July 4, 1933 in
Steamboat into the Big Water People Clan for the Towering House People
Clan.
Survivors include his wife, Joy J. Cleveland; sons, Art Redhorse and
Jerold Cleveland; daughters Theresa Nez, Norma Wilson, Orlinda Thomas,
Vida Redhorse, Geraldine Cleveland; sister Dollie Woodie.
Cleveland was preceded in death by his son Danny Cleveland Jr., parents
Evelyn Cleveland and Camillias Cleveland; brothers Alfred Cleveland Sr.,
and Bennie Cleveland and one grandson.
Pallbearers will be Jerold Cleveland, Byron Cleveland, Leroux Thomas Jr.,
Lawrence Yazzie, Emerson Cleveland and Corey Jefferson.
The family will receive relatives and friends at the Steamboat Family
residence after services.
Tse Bonito Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Copyright c. 2004 the Gallup Independent.
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October 28, 2004
Gracie A. Welsh
Gracie A. Welsh, died Saturday Oct. 23rd after a courageous battle with
cancer. She was the daughter of Russell L. and Ruth (Mitchell) Welsh.
Gracie was 46 years young. She graduated from Parker High School (1976).
She graduated from Yavapai College (1981), and was the first member of the
Yavapai Prescott Indian Tribe to graduate from college when she earned a
degree in communication from ASU (1983). She represented the best of both
her worlds; as Miss Colorado River Indian (1975), Miss Indian Arizona
(1976) and Miss Indian America (1977), and secretary\treasurer of the
tribal board (1984), her native American heritage; as rodeo queen numerous
times, owner of the Yavapai Smoke Shop and contributor to the Prescott
area, she was a part of the total community. Gracie was a National
Champion Barrel Racer who maintained memberships in the Pro Indian Rodeo
Association, the National Christian Women Barrel Racing Association, and
the Pro Rodeo Cowboy Association.
Gracie is survived by Arnold Valenzuela, her loving companion of 15
years; daughter, Nicole Romo, son Ryan Romo, her parents Russell L. and
Ruth G. Welsh, and her brothers Russ H. and Anson Welsh; her many friends
and tribal members.
The family will receive friends at the Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral
Home, corner of Cortez and Carleton from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday,
October 29. A celebration in honor of Gracie's life will be 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, October 30, at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 630 Park Avenue,
Prescott, Arizona.
Burial will be at the Yavapai Prescott Tribal Cemetery on the
reservation with a dinner to follow at the Tribal Community Center.
October 29, 2004
Lena Nadine Terry
Lena Nadine Terry, beloved wife, mother, aunt, sister & grandmother
passed away on October 22, 2004 at the age of 73. Born August 20, 1931,
Nadine was Akimal O'Dtham from the Salt River Reservation. She was a true
tribal pioneer and an inspiration and hero to many. She started by
achieving her certificate as a CHR. Following this, she served two terms
on the Community Council, representing District 4. After retiring from the
council, she was elected President of the Gaming Board, her efforts
resulting in the first casino for the Gila River Tribe. She was also
instrumental in helping to establish Telecommunication on the Reservation.
She accomplished much during her lifetime & will surely be missed by her
family, friends, as well as the Catholic Church and ongoing supporters for
Blessed Takawitha.
Survivers include husband, Carlton Terry; sons: Edward T. Lewis Jr. &
Richard Lewis; daughter, Edwardine Lewis; brother, Cecil Allison Sr.;
sisters: Karen Wise, Marilyn Allison, Kathleen Allison, Geraldine Enriquez,
Claudina Rodriguez, Susan Allison, Harriett James, Jennifer Allison,
Noreen Lasilou, Angelia Allison, and Doris Allison; grandchildren: Melanie
Lewis, Kevin Lewis, Melissa Lewis & Debbie Sabori; & 4 great
granddaughters.
Copyright c. 2004 The Arizona Republic.
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October 20, 2004
Raynor Gushoney, Jr.
Raynor "Jumboy" Gushoney, Jr., 38, died Saturday, Oct. 16, 2004 in
Whiteriver.
He was born in Whiteriver where he grew up and attended school. After
getting his G.E.D. he graduated from the ITT Technical Institute and began
working as a slot technician at Hon-Dah Casino. He had three daughters,
Courtney, Heather Ray, and LaCher. In his free time he loved fishing the
reservation lakes, especially Hawley Lake. He also liked to hunt. Jumboy
was a good father, spending time with his children and always had a good
sense on humor. He will be missed by all.
Raynor is survived by his companion; Jodi Quay, three daughters;
Courtney Gushoney, Heather Ray Gushoney, and La Cher Tessay, parents;
Raynor Gushoney Sr. and Erma Brooks Burnette, step-father; Richard
Burnette, two brothers; Tyrundo Gushoney and Jared Gushoney, four sisters;
Norma Gushoney Kitcheyan, Erina Gushoney, Erna Gushoney Dosela, and Misty
Ethelbah, eight uncles, five aunts and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, 2at the North
Fork Miracle Church. A two-day wake will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, October
22. Interment will be in the Whiteriver Cemetery.
Owens Mortuary of Show Low handled the arrangements.
To send private condolences or to sign the online guest book, visit
www.owensmortuary.com.
Copyright c. 2004 White Mountain Independent/Show Low, AZ.
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October 26, 2004
Pearl Alice Mills Arkansas, age 79
1925 ~ 2004
Pearl Alice Mills Arkansas, age 79, of Randlett died October 17, 2004 at
the Uintah Basin Medical Center.
Pearl was born October 1, 1925 in Towaoc, Colorado. She married Louis
Arkansas, he later died.
Pearl enjoyed traveling, paying at casino's, attending bear dance's and
going to Pow Wows. She had a great love for the outdoors and enjoyed
cooking over a fire. She had a real talent at meeting new people and
making them her friend.
She is survived by her children Irene Whiteskunk, Joseph Hatch, Fredrick
Hatch, and Fredrick Hatch, Jr. all of Towaoc, Azalea Hatch Dutchie,
WhiteMesa UT; Rodney Hatch Towaoc, Elizabeth Arkansas, Kate Arkansas, both
of Randlett, many grandchildren, great grandchildren and even a few great
great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Louis, children, Mark Hatch,
Maxwell Hatch, Coleen Arkansas, sisters, Pattie and RoseMary.
Graveside services held Thursday, October 21, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at the
Randlett Cemetery under direction of the Hullinger Mortuary.
Beverly Cesspooch Serawop, age 61
1942 ~ 2004
Beverly Cesspooch Serawop, age 61, of Randlett died October 17, 2004 at
the Uintah Basin Medical Center.
Beverly was born October 24, 1942 in Ft. Duchesne to Cruz and May McCook
Cesspooch. She married Keith Fred Serawop.
Beverly enjoyed playing at casino's, and card games at the Hogan. Her
favorite casino was the "Cliff Casino" in Wendover. She loved to visit
with her family and liked the Bear Dance.
She is survived by her husband Keith, children; Alvera May Cesspooch,
Randlett; Kerwin R (Gayle) Lester, Jennifer Ann Lester, both of Mascalero
NM; Jerry L. Lester, Jr., Roosevelt; Jaymoe Tapoof, Vernal, Priscilla E.
Chapman, SLC, 24 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Brothers and
sisters JoAnn Wash, Richardson Subdivision; Beatrice Cesspooch, Clarice
Cesspooch, Janice May Cesspooch, all of SLC Lavita Cesspooch, and Raymond
Cruz Cesspooch, Randlett.
She was preceded in death by sisters Andulia Sanchez, Lupita Cesspooch a
baby sister and brother, Samuel Cesspooch.
Funeral services held Thursday, October 21, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. at the
Randlett Episcopal Church.
Burial in the Randlett Cemetery under direction of the Hullinger
Mortuary.
Copyright c. 2004 Uintah Basin Standard/Roosevelt, UT.
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October 26, 2004
Ivy Augustine Guss
Ivy Augustine Guss passed away October 21, 2004 in Tulalip, WA. She was
born January 22, 1913 in Tulalip, WA.
Gramma Ivy known to her community as a respected elder who was a great
teacher of traditional ways, a knitter, wool spinner, and caretaker to all
those she knew. Her way of life was if you needed a place you were then
considered hers.
The family would like to give a special Thank you to the Tulalip
Community Fisherman, Hunters, and cooks for always remembering to bring
and cook her traditional foods.
She was preceded in death by her husband Robert James "Barney" Guss; her
father Albert Charles, and mother Mary Ann Williams; brothers Anthony
Charles, Alvin "Sunny" Charles Sr., and sisters Lillian, Jane, Selina,
Ruby, and Katherine, and grandson Ivy Gus Jefferson.
She is survived by daughter Katherine Guss Charles, grandchildren Ella
Sanchez, Elizabeth Monger; great-grandchildren Ivy, Robert, Selena,
Anthony, Albert, John, Andrew, Christopher, David, Dakotah, and Michael;
great-great-grandchildren, Eve, Lyla, Samantha, Alix, Devan, Kristin,
Lillian, Charles, Jazlynn, Anthony Jr., Jordan, Kasey, Emmitt, Larnell;
and many special friends and family.
Viewing service 1:00-2:00 PM on Sunday, October 24, 2004 at Schaefer-
Shipman Funeral Home, Marysville, WA.
Rosary and Interfaith Service will follow at the family home, 7617
Marine Drive, Tulalip WA, at 7:30 PM. Funeral Service will be 10:00 AM on
Monday, October 25, 2004 at Mission of St. Anne, 7231 Totem Beach Road.
Arrangements under the direction of Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home.
Scott Clarence Cayou
Scott C. Cayou, age 20, a resident of Swinomish, died on October 3, 2004
after a tragic boating accident on the Skagit River. He was born on May 6,
1984 in Anacortes, WA, the son of Frank Cayou and Lucille Myers. He
attended school in the Arlington School District for seven years before he
moved with his family to the Swinomish Reservation. Scott worked in
Construction. He enjoyed traveling with his grandma to Pow Wows and as he
got older he traveled with his grandpa to the Longhouses. He often helped
his dad fish and crab. Recently there was an article on the front page of
a newspaper in Reno, Nevada that featured Scott for his first place award
for Round Drum Pow Wows. Scott will be missed by many family members and
friends.
He is survived by his parents; Frank Cayou and Lucille Myers, one son;
Shawn Anthony Issiah Cayou-LaPoint and a baby on the way, two brothers;
Jesse Cayou and Louie Myers, one sister; Jessica Cayou, Grandpa; John
Cayou, Grandma; Geraldine Billy, uncles; Randy Cayou, Wally Cayou and Jeff
Moses, Aunties; Josephine Cayou, Renee Cayou, Betty Moses, Josephine Moses
and Jean Jimmy, nephew; Jeremiah Cayou, nieces; Kaycee Mae Stone-Cayou and
Aaliyah Spencer-Julius and several cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandpa, grandma, grandpa-grandpa and
many cousins.
Prayer services will be held on Tuesday, October 26, 2004, 7:00 PM
followed by funeral services being held on Wednesday, October 27, 2004,
10:00 AM, both will be held at the Social Service Building.
Arrangements are under the care of Kern Funeral Home of Mount Vernon
Copyright c. 2004 The Daily Herald Co., Everett, Wash.
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October 26, 2004
Isabel Joy 'Izzy' Wells
ETHETE - Funeral services for Isabel Joy "Izzy" Wells, 27, will be
conducted at 10 a.m. today, Oct. 26, in Blue Sky Hall in Ethete.
Another funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, in
Eagle Shields Hall in Browning, Mont.
Evening service and wake will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27, in
Browning.
Interment will be in Willow Creek Cemetery in Browning.
She died Oct. 23, 2004, at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper.
Born Dec. 8, 1976, in Lander, she was the daughter of George and Emogene
(Gould) Wells; and attended Wind River Elementary and High schools and
Blackfoot Community College in Browning. She was a descendant of Bad
Marriage, Still Smoking, Wells, Gould and White Plume families of Wyoming
and Montana.
She was employed by the Blackfoot Tribe, Fremont Counseling and Indian
Health Services in Browning.
Her interests included fishing, listening to music, taking pictures, and
attending professional bull-riding events.
Survivors include her parents of Kinnear; companion, Sheldon Smith of
Browning; two brothers and their wives, George T. Wells of Fort Washakie
and Jay Wells of Browning; three sisters, Yonda L. Wells of Kinnear, Paula
Little Shield and her husband of St. Stephens and Shaelynn Wells of
Kinnear; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Shantelle Rae Smith; and
grandparents Paul Bad Marriage, William Wells Sr., Leslie Gould Sr.,
Isabel Bad Marriage Wells and Theresa White Wolf.
Wind Dancer Funeral Home of Fort Washakie is in charge of arrangements.
October 29, 2004
Barbara Jean Coulston
FORT WASHAKIE - Funeral services for Barbara Jean Coulston, 66, will be
conducted at 2 p.m. today, Oct. 29, in Rocky Mountain Hall in Fort
Washakie by Fr. Hilbert, S.J. Interment will be in Armour Cemetery in
Ethete.
She died Oct. 25, 2004, at Morning Star Manor in Fort Washakie.
Born Aug. 20, 1938, in Fort Washakie, she was the daughter of Vernon and
Adeline Armour; was a lifelong resident of Wind River Indian Reservation;
and attended Mill Creek and Lander schools.
A wife and homemaker, she enjoyed fishing, playing bingo, and being with
her family and grandchildren.
Survivors include four brothers, Ronnie and Bill Armour and their wives
and Julian and Preston Armour; two sisters, Mary C. McAdams and Roseanne
Long Horn and her husband; three sons, Robert Coulston and his wife, Jim
Coulston, and Les Noseep and his wife; four daughters and their husbands,
Celeste Dreamer, Iris and Kristi Coulston and Jennifer Addison; and
numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, grandchildren and great-
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Coulston; parents; two
brothers, Eddie and Jerry Armour; a son, Ricky Coulston; a grandson; and
grandparents, Elmer and Betty Armour and Bursa Bel Felter.
Wind Dancer Funeral Home of Fort Washakie is in charge of arrangements.
Copyright c. 2004 Casper Star-Tribune published by Lee Publications, Inc.,
a subsidiary of Lee Enterprises, Incorporated.
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October 31, 2004
Mamie Eaglefeathers
LAME DEER - Mamie Eaglefeathers, 72, of Lame Deer, passed away Friday,
Oct. 29, 2004 in Lame Deer.
Nanomone'e "Peace Woman" was born Nov. 10, 1931, in Busby, a daughter of
James and Sally Crazymule Bites. She received her education in Busby. She
married Milton Eaglefeathers and the couple made their early home in Busby,
before moving to Lame Deer.
Mamie was a member of the Native American Church and worked as a cook
for the Head start Program.
She was a giving person, whose helping hands were available to anyone in
need. She enjoyed attending sporting events, Sun Dances and spending time
with her grandchildren. She was an accomplished cook who knew the secrets
of preparing dried meat.
Her parents, husband, daughters, Milene, Delpha and Twila Eaglefeathers
brother James Bites-Spear, Jr. and Sister Florence Whiteman preceded Mamie
in death.
Survivors include her daughters, Mildred Eaglefeathers of Lame Deer and
Marietha (Bob Holland) Hendrickson of Billings; her son, Melbert (Carol)
Eaglefeathers of Butte; a sister Wanda Russell of Busby; adopted sons,
Eugene Fisher of Browning, an adopted daughter, Rhoda Glenmore of Busby;
18 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Wake services will be held 7 p.m., Monday, at the Mamie Eaglefeathers
residence in Lame Deer. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, in
the Lame Deer Boys and Girls Club. Interment will follow in the
Eaglefeathers Family Cemetery. Bullis Mortuary of Hardin has been
entrusted with the arrangements.
Clement "Clem" Goes Ahead
DUNMORE - Clement "Clem" Goes Ahead, 75, of Dunmore, devoted husband,
father, brother and uncle passed away Friday, Oct. 29, 2004, in the
Billings Deaconess Hospital.
Issaxchise'e axpawachish "Sits with the Hawk" was born May 6, 1929, in
Pryor, a son of George Goes Ahead and Sarah Weasel High Up. He grew up and
received his education in Pryor. In the 1940's, he used his carpentry
talents to construct a family home, a talent he passed on to his family.
He broke and trained horses for several years. In his early years, he
lived and worked in Pryor area, worked for Great Western Sugar in Billings
and later as a maintenance man for the Stands and Stewart Crow Tribal
administrations.
He married Regina Walks Over Ice on Sept. 2, 1963, in Sheridan, Wyo. and
the couple made their home in the Dunmore area. The couple had great
hospitality for everyone who entered their home. His traditional sweat
lodge was always available on Sunday and Wednesday.
Clem was a traditional Crow man who took great pride in his heritage,
often enjoying Crow social events including, pow-wows and hand games. He
was a devoted member of the St. Dennis Catholic Church, Greasy Mouth Clan,
a child of the Big Lodge clan and the Tobacco Society. Clem was a
descendent of Chief Plenty Coups, who took pride while participating in
the annual Chief Plenty Coups Day of Honor. He was also a board member of
the Plenty Coups Museum board.
He was a respected elder and statesman, who proudly represented the
Black Lodge District within the Crow legislature. He was often sought
after for advice. In his free time, he enjoyed traveling, the outdoors and
family gatherings. He was an avid supporter of the Plenty Coups and Hardin
High School basketball teams.
His parents, sisters, Mary Dawes, Rose Turns Plenty and Beulah DeCrane
and brothers, Hank Bull Chief, Thomas DeCrane and Vincent Goes Ahead, Sr.
preceded Clem in death.
Survivors include his wife, Regina; three sons, Carl and Blanche Goes
Ahead of Billings, Sam and Cara Bull Shows and Carson and Ava Bell Rock of
Hardin; his adopted son, Bob Kelly; five daughters, Carlene and Eric Grey
Bull, Carlene and Gloria Goes Ahead of Dunmore, Sarah and Henry Small of
Rotten Grass and Denise Goes Ahead of Billings; his step-daughters,
Kathleen and Que Three Irons of Dunmore and Melvina Dawes of Crow Agency;
his sisters, Josephine Whiteman of Pryor, Gloria Cummins of Lodge Grass,
Agnes and Larry Pretty Weasel of Crow Agency and Charlene Laverdure of
Billings; his brothers, Charlie and Gladys DeCrane, Sylvester and Ruby
Goes Ahead and David and Lenora Turns Plenty, Sr. of Pryor; adopted sister,
Sarah Pretty Paint, adopted brother, Arlin Stewart; 31 grandchildren; 24
great grandchildren; and his adopted children, Fr. Jim Antoine, Deacon Joe
and wife, Shirley Kristufek, Arlo Dawes, Manford Walks, Carl Alden,
Melville Stops, Aubrey Good Luck, Frank Hugs, Jr., Clement Cummins, Ada
Bends, Gema Stewart, Edwina and Carl Venne, Alma and Henry Real Bird, Myra
Gros Ventre, Robert Nomee, Bill and Georgia Joseph, Vincent Goes Ahead, Jr.
, Muriel Holt, Rich Furber, Brian Blaine and Lisa Frost; his beloved
nieces and nephews, whom he truly loved and always had a concern for them;
his Tobacco Society brother and sisters, Larson Medicine Horse, Deanna
LaForge and Rosemary Dawes; as well as members of his extended family
including the Lion Shows, Plain Bull, House, Charges Strong-Wilson,
Morrison, Old Horn, Big Lake, Wall, Jefferson and the Smith family from
N.D.
Our family is large; if we have missed you, please accept our apology.
Rosary will be recited 4 p.m., Tuesday, in the Bullis Funeral Chapel.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated 9 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 3, in the Crow
Agency St. Dennis Catholic Church. Rite of Committal will follow in the
Goes Ahead Family Cemetery in Pryor. Bullis Mortuary of Hardin has been
entrusted with the arrangements.
Copyright c. 2004 The Billings Gazette, a division of Lee Enterprises.
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October 22, 2004
Jean Senecal
ST. IGNATIUS o Jean Senecal, 47, went to join the ancestors on Friday,
Oct. 15.
A twin, she was born on Sept. 27, 1957, in St. Ignatius to Lucy Woodcock.
She was raised and educated on the Reservation by her adoptive parents,
Alfred Raymond Senecal and Bernie Valentine. She was a dedicated mother
and homemaker who enjoyed working in the woods.
She also enjoyed beading, sewing, arts and crafts and spending time with
her family and all the numerous friends who loved her. She loved taking
long rides with loved ones and barhop with her twisted sisters. And trust
me they were all twisted!
But a day will never go by without a iJeannie Coi flashback. Jean was
and is still truly loved and will always be missed. You rest in peace,
Pretty Girl.
Jean was preceded in death by Alfred Raymond Senecal, Bernie Valentine,
T.J. Sias, Martin Andrew, Lucy Woodcock, Ken Ness, Theresa Ness and
numerous other members.
Survivors include her children, April Marie Garfield, Amber Rose
Garfield, Alida Rae Garfield and Max Joseph Andrew; brothers Joseph
Senecal and Ronald Joseph (Candy) Martin; grandchildren Patrick Lee Hammer,
Damion Michael Aragon, I'isha Rae Hammer, Stoney Boyer Aragon, Syris James
Aragon, Ozzy Nathaniel Aragon, Creedence Irvine, Austin Irvine, Amber Rose
(Jada) Garfield, as well as numerous aunties, uncles and cousins from the
Sias, Woodcock, McLeod, Ness and Andrew extended families.
Mass was celebrated Wednesday in the St. Ignatius Catholic Mission.
Copyright c. 2002 Lake Country Leader Advertiser/Polson, MT.
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October 28, 2004
Howard 'Harry' Little Dog
HEART BUTTE - Howard "Harry" Little Dog, 33, who had worked as a cashier
and cook's and kitchen helper, died of diverticulitis Monday en route to a
Great Falls hospital.
A wake is in progress at the Glacier Center in Browning, moving to the
Heart Butte Community Center at 3 p.m. today, with rosary at 7 p.m.
Funeral Mass is 2 p.m. Friday at St. Anne's Catholic Church, with burial
in Horn Cemetery. Pondera Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his partner, Memory Heisel of Heart Butte; daughters
Lucretia and Alicia; a son, Justin; his parents, Howard and Mary Louise
Little Dog Sr.; brothers Richard and Gabriel; a sister, Bonnie; and
numerous nieces and nephews.
Howard was born Sept. 11, 1971, in Kalispell, to Howard and Mary Louise
(Horn) Little Dog. He was raised in the Heart Butte and Browning area,
where he also attended school, graduating from Browning High School in
1989.
While attending school in Browning, he met the love of his life, Memory
Heisel. He attended Northern Montana College for a short time, then
returned to Browning to start his life with Memory. To this union were
born daughters Lucretia and Alicia, and a son, Justin.
Howard was employed at the Western Hotel in Browning as a housekeeper.
He also worked as a cook's helper and kitchen helper at the Glacier Park
Lodge and at the Villager Restaurant in East Glacier, and spent some time
working as a cashier at IGA.
Howard was a computer whiz; he loved playing video games from dusk until
dawn with his many friends.
Howard will be missed by family and friends. He was a good, kind-hearted
person who loved his family.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Lawrence "Namski" Horn.
October 30, 2004
Kiela A. Laurence
FORT BELKNAP - Kiela A. Laurence, infant daughter of Moses and Amber
(Blacklance) Laurence of Fort Belknap, died Friday at a Great Falls
hospital. She was born prematurely Aug. 6.
A wake is 7 p.m. Sunday at the home of Ruth LaMere in Fort Belknap. Her
funeral is 11 a.m. Monday at Assembly of God Church in Harlem, with burial
in Pony Hill Cemetery. Edwards Funeral Home of Chinook is in charge of
arrangements.
In addition to her parents, Kiela is survived by a great-grandmother,
Ruth LaMere of Fort Belknap.
October 31, 2004
Robert Louis Aims Back
HEART BUTTE - Robert Louis "Bob" Aims Back, 26, a ranch hand who lived
in Heart Butte all his life, died of injuries he received in an automobile
accident Thursday.
His wake is in progress at Heart Butte Community Center. Rosary is 7 p.m.
Monday at St. Anne's Catholic Church, with burial in the Aims Back Family
Cemetery. Pondera Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Marcella "Penny" Bird Rattler; his mother,
Consuella Pepion of Portland, Ore.; his father, Robert "Roscoe" Aims Back
of Heart Butte; brothers Jess Aims Back and Joe Croff; a sister, Camille
Aims Back Lopez; grandparents Jean and Woodrow Kipp; and a great-
grandmother, Helen Caskey.
Copyright c. 2004 Great Falls Tribune, a division of Lee Enterprises.
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November 1. 2004
Kiela Laurence
FORT BELKNAP AGENCY - Kiela A. Laurence, infant daughter of Moses and
Amber (Blacklance) Laurence of Fort Belknap, died Friday, Oct. 29, 2004,
at Benefis Healthcare.
A wake was held Sunday evening at the home of Ruth LaMere east of Fort
Belknap Agency. A funeral service was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the
Assembly of God Church in Harlem with burial following at Pony Hill
Cemetery.
Kiela was born prematurely on Aug. 6, 2004.
Kiela was preceded in death by her grandmother, Agnes Laurence, and step
great-grandfather, Louis LaMere.
Survivors include her parents, Moses and Amber (Blacklance) Laurence;
great-grandmother, Ruth LaMere of Fort Belknap; and uncles, Marlin and
Isaiah Laurence, both of Fort Belknap.
Arrangements are by Edwards Funeral Home of Chinook.
Copyright c. 2004 Havre Daily News.
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October 27, 2004
George Carl, 80
Kipnuk
Lifelong Alaskan George 'Yucaq' Carl, 80, died Oct. 7, 2004, at his home
in Kipnuk.
A service was Oct. 11, 2004, at the Kipnuk Moravian Church. Burial took
place at the Kipnuk Cemetary.
Mr. Carl was born July 4, 1924, in Cheeching, to the late Carl and
Sophie Carl.
Family wrote: "He was a provider for his family, always active and
outgoing. He was a devoted person, always brought subsistence food to
other villages for the elders who couldn't subsist on their own.
"Every spring he was selected to be the resource person for the Chief
Paul Memorial School students and staff; he took them to Tern Mountain on
field trips, taught them how to make the tools they used and needed for
subsistence fishing and trapping, and taught them how to use those tools
they made to go out fishing and trapping during Cultural Week.
"He was the Kipnuk Moravian Church elder and also worked as a volunteer
usher during the Moravian Bible Conferences throughout the Yukon-Kuskokwim
Delta for many years, he will be missed."
Mr. Carl is survived by his wife of 59 years, Celia Carl; daughters and
son-in-law, Nellie and Howard Wassilie, Minnie, Lucy and Elizabeth Carl,
and Christine Paul, Agnes and Wesley Shales, and Anna and Norman Black;
sons and daughter-in-law, Charlie Carl, and David and Loretta Carl; sister
and brother-in-law, Maggie and Norman Michaels; brothers and sister-in-
laws, Karl Sr.and Mary Lou Carl and William and Elsie Carl; sister-in-law,
Agnes Dock; 21 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and many other
relatives.
'Yucaq' was preceded in death by his brother, John Carl; sister and
brother-in-law, Louisa and Wilson Simon Sr; sisters, Nellie Kanuk and
Elizabeth Carl; and his son, David Carl.
October 28, 2004
Rita Young, 94
Anvik
Anvik resident Rita Bertha Young, 94, died of natural causes Oct. 26,
2004, at Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage.
A visitation will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. today at Evergreen Memorial
Chapel, 737 E St. A memorial service will follow at 5 p.m. at St. Mary's
Episcopal Church with the Rev. Judith Lethin officiating.
Mrs. Young was born March 17, 1910, along the Innoko River. She was a
hunter and trapper, living a subsistence lifestyle, and was a Native
crafts artisan.
Her family wrote: "Great-grandma was strong in her beliefs and Native
ways. She never complained during hard times. She was a hard worker --
when she set her mind to something, it was done. She was talented in
Native crafts, including birch bark baskets, beading and sewing. Grandma
was there when others were in need. She enjoyed the outdoors and loved
nature walks. Great-grandma is loved and will be missed by all who knew
her, especially family members."
Survivors include her daughter, Mable Savage; son, Leonard Young;
grandson, Donald Savage; granddaughter, Mary Savage; great-granddaughters,
Lisa Savage, Kayla Larson and Josephine Weinstein; great-grandson, Jon
Savage, Brandon Savage, Josh Larson, Matt Larson, Justin Weinstein and
Chris Weinstein; and many nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Young was preceded in death by her husband, Lucius Young; daughter,
Helen Young; and son, Don S. Franklin.
November 1, 2004
June Franco, 59
Anchorage
Lifelong Alaska resident June F. Franco, 59, died Oct., 26, 2004, at her
Anchorage home of natural causes, with family members present.
Services will be at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Cook Inlet Funeral Home and
Cremation, 5520 Lake Otis Parkway, Suite 105. The Rev. Peter Chris of the
Russian Orthodox Church will officiate. Pallbearers will be Don D. Boyles,
Don M. Boyles, Phillip Higgins, Mickey Eleshansky, Steve Marrotti and Bill
Higgins. A committal will be at 2 p.m. at the Anchorage Memorial Cemetery.
A memorial potlatch will be held after the committal at the funeral home.
Mrs. Franco was born Feb. 25, 1945, in Chenega, to Mickey and Sally
Eleshansky. She grew up in Chenega, where she graduated from high school.
She met and married Joe Franco in 1976.
For many years, Mrs. Franco worked as a legal secretary, an occupation
that she loved, her family wrote.
She attended church services as a Russian Orthodox.
Her hobbies included beadwork, sewing, reading and especially doing
puzzles with friends and family.
Mrs. Franco is survived by her nieces, Leann Higgins, Sally Marrotti and
Cheryl Bruck; nephews, Donald Boyles and George, Kris, Lee and Robert
Eleshansky; granddaughters, Regina, Sonya and Rebecca Franco; sons, Randy
and Rudy; sister, Anne Marcel; and brother, Mickey Eleshansky.
Copyright c. 2004 The Anchorage Daily News.
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October 31, 2004
Vernon F. Miller
Our beloved father, husband, cousin and friend, Vernon Frank Miller, 71,
left us on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2004. His life ended peacefully and quietly
at his home while sleeping. He will be mourned and deeply missed.
Vernon was born to Frank and Annie Miller in Wiseman on April 4, 1933.
At age 7, Vernon and his family moved to Fairbanks so that he could attend
public school, and he eventually graduated from Main High School.
After graduation, Vernon joined the U.S. Navy, and served honorably in
the Korean War. Upon discharge, Vernon attended school in Memphis, Tenn.,
to study electronics, where he earned a two-year degree. He also became
certified in plumbing and pipefitting. After receiving his training,
Vernon returned to Fairbanks and made it his permanent home.
Throughout his life, he mined at Sheep Creek in Wiseman. He also worked
at Gilmore Tracking Station, and on the trans-Alaska oil pipeline as a
plumber/pipefitter. He was a 40-year member of the Plumbers/Steamfitters
Union, Local 375. He retired six years ago.
Vernon was also very active in Native politics. Being proud of his
heritage, he served on the boards of the Fairbanks Native Association and
the Alaska Federation of Natives. He was also a strong voice throughout
the proceedings that led to the Alaska Native Settlement Claims Act. He
believed in the strength of his Inupiat people, and all Natives in Alaska.
He died believing that his culture was secure and was continuing to
maintain its strength and values.
Many knew Vernon as a fun-loving and wry man; many of his personal
characteristics can be attributed to the raven--mischievous, dancing and
always chattering. He had a strong will and a loyal heart coupled with an
open mind. He loved to sit and share stories, and talk about the good
times of the past. He held a great love of his children, and spoke of them
often.
He was preceded in death by his father, Frank; mother, Annie Kalupsuk;
and brothers, John, Price and James.
Vernon is survived by his wife of 38 years, Linda, a school teacher in
Gallup, N.M.; son and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Janna Miller of
Fairbanks; daughter and son-in-law, Marina Miller and Rob Paddock, both
serving in the Air Force in Dayton, Ohio; first cousin, Morgan Solomon and
his wife Julia, of Fairbanks; and many nieces and nephews in Barrow and
Fairbanks.
The family would prefer, instead of flowers, that memorial donations be
made to the Fairbanks Symphony, P.O. Box 82104, Fairbanks, AK 99709.
A memorial service honoring Vernon will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, Nov.
1, at First Presbyterian Church, 547 Seventh Ave. The Rev. Andrew Ekblad
will officiate. A potlatch will follow.
Arrangements were by Northern Lights Mortuary.
Copyright c. 1999-2004 Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, Inc.
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October 26, 2004
Harry A. Hill
HILL - Harry A. "Jiggie" 77, of Upper Mountain Road, Sanborn, New York,
died Saturday, October 23, 2004, in Buffalo General Hospital. He was born
of the Six Nations Reservation, Ontario, October 27, 1926, the son of
Andrew T. "Big Train" and Alicia "Ally" (Johnson) Hill. Mr. Hill was an
ironworker with Ironworkers Local #9, for over 50 years before retiring in
1992. He was a Mohawk Singer and a volunteer fireman in Ohsweken,
President of the Indian Defense League for 25 years, one of the founding
members of the 7 Clan Group. Mr. Hill had played lacrosse with the
Tuscarora Team and hockey for Ken Currie Motors in the Alumni League. He
was an avid hunter, gardener, where he submitted his vegetables to the
Indian Village at the New York State Fair.
Mr. Hill is survived by his wife of 35 years Beverly (Rickard) Hill,
four sons Andrew C. and Alec D. Hill both of the Tuscarora Nation, Harry R.
(Barbara) Hill and Arnold "Curt" (Arlene) Hill both of Ohsweken, Ontario,
five daughters Marilyn (James) Isaacs of Onondaga, New York, Tracy Rickard
of the Tuscarora Nation, Audrey (Rodd) Hill, Diane (Morley) Hill both of
Ohsweken, Ontario and Rhea Skye of Cornwall, Ontario, one sister Ruth
Isaac of Ohsweken, Ontario, also survived by 21 grandchildren, 22 great-
grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
He was the father of the late Allen Duane Hill and brother of the late
Harvey "Stanley" Powless, Chester Bomberry and Elva (Anderson) Levins.
Friends may call at the family home 2030 Upper Mountain Road, Sanborn,
New York, any time TODAY, where funeral services will be held Tuesday at
11 a. m. Interment in Mount Hope Cemetery, Lewiston, New York. Visit www.
rhoneyfuneralhome.com for Guest Register.
Copyright c. 2004 Brantford Expositor.
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October 29, 2004
Alias Tony-Joyea
TONY-JOYEA ALIAS - Alias Tony-Joyea, infant son of Chantel Tony and
Tyrone Joyea, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2004 at the tender age
of 3 1/2 months.
Besides his parents, Alias is survived by his siblings, grandparents,
great grandparents, great great grandparent, uncles, aunties, and cousins.
The wake was held on Thursday, October 28, 2004 commencing at 6:00 PM in
the home of George Kayseas on the Fishing Lake First Nation. The funeral
service will be held on Friday, October 29, 2004 at the home of George
Kayseas on the Fishing Lake First Nation with burial to follow in the
Fishing Lake First Nation Cemetery at 1 p.m.
Arrangements are in the care of LEE FUNERAL HOME 757-8645.
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October 28, 2004
Curtis Smallface
With sympathy, CURTIS ROSS SMALLFACE, born July 25, 1961 in Cardston, AB
passed away on October 22, 2004 at approximately 8:00 P.M. at the
Lethbridge Regional Hospital at the age of 43 years.
Curtis leaves behind his wife Crystal Smallface; children Curtis Jr.
Raven, Christine and Shania; his parents are Charlie Smallface and the
late Lavern Smallface. He is also survived by his sisters Norma and Niki;
brothers Kim and Joe; aunts Laura Gervais, Marie Smallface Marule and
Velma Eagle Bear. Velma Eagle Bear.
Curtis attended McNally elementary school in 1968 through 1971 and
finished his secondary education in Cardston. Curtis also attended and
completed with honors carpentry and masonry at the Lethbridge Community
College.
Perhaps the characteristic most missed by all his family and friends
will be his generosity and kind nature to those less fortunate. Curtis
Ross Smallface will be severely missed by all who came in contact with him.
The Wake Service will be held at ST. PAUL'S ANGLICAN CHURCH in Cardston,
on Tuesday, October 26, 2004 from 7:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. the body will be
at his residence in Cardston for family and friends to attend until the
burial.
Arrangements with Cornerstone Funeral Home and Crematorium, 381-7777.
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