Gallup Sun

Scotty Roy Platero Sr.

Scotty Roy Platero Sr., of Prewitt, NM died March 17, 2019.

He was preceded in death by parents: Riley and Mary Platero. Brothers: Harold Platero, Milford and Terry Disiderio, granddaughter: Heather Platero.

He is survived by wife: Betty Platero, daughter: Bettina Gonzalez, brother: Jimson Desiderio, sisters: Afton Sells, Alice Johnson, Gloria Platero, Zeta Laurence, sons: Scotty Platero Jr., Scottin Platero Sr., Michael Calladitto, Jason Platero, Kevin Platero.

The family will receive friends at Baca Chapter in Prewitt, NM on March 21, 2019 at 5 pm.

Funeral Services will be held Monday, March 25, 2019 in Thoreau, NM at First Baptist Church at 10 am.

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