Obituaries
Preston Ashley, of Houck, Ariz., died on Dec. 8. He was 66.
He was born into the Black Streak Forest People born for Zuni/Red Running into water people. He was born in Fort Defiance, Ariz. On Oct. 14, 1958.
Preston was preceded in death by his parents John and Bah Yazzie Ashley; his sons Peter, Phillip, Proscott, and...
Obituaries
In Loving Memory
Benson Brown of Red Rock, died on Nov. 21. He was 61.
He was born in Zuni on June 27, 1961.
Benson was preceded in death by his father Jimmy Brown; his mother Annie L. Nez; and his brothers Stenson Lee, Sr. and Johnson Lee, Sr. He is survived by his sisters Ethelyn Rodriquez, Brenda Sandoval, and Meldred McCabe.
Funeral services will be held at the Gallup Cemetery on Dec. 6 at 10 am. Memorials can be sent to Cope Memorial Chapter.
Sharon Largo of Fort Wingate, died on Nov. 23. She was 70.
She was born in Crownpoint on Nov. 26, 1953. She was born into the Tachii’nii (within his cover clan), born for Bit’annii (Red running into water people clan).
Sharon was preceded in...
He was born in Zuni on June 27, 1961.
Benson was preceded in death by his father Jimmy Brown; his mother Annie L. Nez; and his brothers Stenson Lee, Sr. and Johnson Lee, Sr. He is survived by his sisters Ethelyn Rodriquez, Brenda Sandoval, and Meldred McCabe.
Funeral services will be held at the Gallup Cemetery on Dec. 6 at 10 am. Memorials can be sent to Cope Memorial Chapter.
Sharon Largo of Fort Wingate, died on Nov. 23. She was 70.
She was born in Crownpoint on Nov. 26, 1953. She was born into the Tachii’nii (within his cover clan), born for Bit’annii (Red running into water people clan).
Sharon was preceded in...
In Loving Memory
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...
In Loving Memory James Begay
James Begay, of Gallup, NM died November 4, 2024. He was 66.
James was born into Kinyaa’áanii, the Towering House Clan, born for Red Running Water Tachii’nii.
He was born in Gallup, NM on May 9, 1958.
James was preceded in death by his parents Irene Rose and Mark C. Begay.
He is survived by his siblings Gloria Begay Lee, Evangeline Manuelito, Dorothy B. Murphy, Nelson Begay, Art Begay, and Kenneth Begay.
Funeral Services will be held at Gallup City Cemetery on November 15, 2024 at 12 pm. Reception following at Sunset Apartment conference room.
Flowers can be sent to: Cope Memorial in Gallup, NM.
In Loving Memory: Fernondo Erik Barbone
Fernondo Erik Barbone, of Borrego Pass, N.M., died on Oct. 14. He was 45.
He was born in Crownpoint on Dec. 7, 1978.
Fernondo was preceded in death by his parents: Ned and Bessie Barbone; his sisters: Gertrude Delgarito, Shirley Barbone, and Jamie Barbone; his brothers: David Barbone, Kenneth Barbone, and Leroy Barbone. His brotherNed Barbone Jr. died four days after him. He is survived by his sisters: Lorraine Johnson and Teresa Silentman; and his brothers Glenn Barbone and Johnny Barbone.
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