Derrick Orosco, of Gallup, died Nov. 16 He was 33.
He was born in Gallup on May 7, 1991.
Derrick is survived by his mom and dad Bernice L Tsosie and Oliver P. Orosce; his sons Sons – Rui N. Orosc, Kai N. Orosco, and Derion Jacob Orosco.
Cope Memorial is in charge of the funeral arrangements. A reception was held on Nov. 26 at the Church Rock Chapter House. Flowers can be sent to Cope Memorial.
Derwin Jake Swift, of Mentmore, died on Nov. 21. He was 55.
He was born into the Kinyaa’aani, and his grandfather grandpa was tabaahi born for SanCarlos Apache. He was born in Fort Defiance, Ariz. On Aug. 6, 1969.
Derwin was preceded in death by his wife Vangie Bahe-Swift; his mother Jeanette Yazzie; his stepfather Sammy Yazzie; his son Matthew Swift; his sister Melva Swift; and his brother Randy Swift. He is survived by his children Micheal Swift and Laureen Sanchez; his sisters Delphine Deschine (Timothy); Pamela Swift-Begay (Paul); Rhotania Yellowhorse, and April Swift.
Funeral services will be held at Cope Memorial Chapel on Dec. 2 at 10 am. Memorials and flowers can be sent to Cope Memorial Chapel.