Deaths

— Peter Campos
— John Yazzie
— Lee John Peshlakai Sr.
— Deion and Payton Guerrero

Peter Campos

GALLUP — Memorial mass and rosary for Peter "Pep" J. Campos, 52, will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 12 at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Father Mike Vigil will officiate.

Campos died March 8 in Gallup. He was born Dec. 4, 1952 in Gallup.

Campos graduated from Gallup High School and in 1970 and from UNM-Gallup in 1984. He served in the 82nd Airborne Division in the US Army. Campos was employed with the City of Gallup as an electrician and retired after 28 years of service. He was a founding member of the CCBA. Campos enjoyed playing baseball, softball, horseshoes, darts and pinball.

Survivors include his wife, Veronica Campos of Gallup; father, Joseph Tacho Campos of Gallup; sons, Christopher Campos, Peter J. Campos, Jr. both of Gallup; brothers, Abel Campos, Paul Campos both of Gallup, Jacob Campos of Bluewater and two grandchildren.

Campos was preceded in death by his mother, Dolores Campos; sisters, Monica Campos and Vicky Martinez.

Pallbearers will be Rick Gonzales, Steve Gonzales, Danny Landovazo, David Lopez, Michael Lovato, Larry Martinez, Frank Morelos, Carl Pena and Gilbert Sedillo.

Rollie Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

John Yazzie

TOHLAKAI — Funeral services for John Yazzie, 82, will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 11 at Cope Memorial . Pastor Jerry Baker will officiate. Burial will follow in the Gallup City Cemetery.

Yazzie died March 7 in Gallup. He was born March 16, 1922 in Two Wells into the Folded Arms People Clan for the Edgewater People Clan.

Yazzie worked for the railroad. He also was a silversmith. He enjoyed performing traditional ceremonies.

Survivors include his wife, Helen S. Livingston; sons, John Jesse Yazzie of Coyote Canyon, Vance Yazzie of Pinehill, Samuel Yazzie of Yuma, Ariz.,Benjamin Yazzie of Tohlakai; daughters, Anita Yazzie, Brenda Yazzie, both of Tohlakai, Peggy Sue Yazzie of Pinehill; brother, Lambson Yazzie of Pinehill and 19 grandchildren.

Yazzie was preceded in death by his father, Sind Guy; mother, Anna Duboise; brothers, Jesse Yazzie, Jack Dempsie, Tom C. Yazzie; sister, Susie Yazzie and daughter, Rita Yazzie.

Pallbearers will be Vance Yazzie, Samuel Yazzie, Benjamin Yazzie, Irvin Livingston, Arvis Livingston and Anderson Claude.

The family will receive relatives and friends at the Twin Lakes Chapter House.

Cope Memorial is in charge of arrangements.

Lee John Peshlakai Sr.

NASCHITTI — Services for Lee John Peshlakai, Sr., 75, will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 11 at Naschitti Baptist Church. Pastor Jerry Begay will officiate. Burial will follow at the Naschitti Community Cemetery.

Peshlakai died March 8 in Bloomfield. He was born May 20, 1929 in Crystal into the Salt People Clan for the Bigwater People Clan.

Peshlakai had no formal education. He was self taught carpenter, bricklayer, pipe fitter, maintenance man and concrete finisher. He was employed with the Santa Fe Railroad, Navajo Nation, El Paso Gas Co. and he retired from the Navajo Community College. He enjoyed ranching, farming, rodeo, song and dance, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren.Survivors include his sons, David Peshlakai, Leon Peshlakai both of Naschitti, Lee Peshlakai of Pinehill; daughters, Shirley Chato of Tohatchi, Marlene Cody of Rock Springs, Elvira Woody of Hogback, Gloria Peshlakai of Naschitti, Cynthia Begay of Parker, Ariz.; brothers, James Kee, Roger Kee, Raymond Kee, all of Crystal; sisters, Rose Bitsie of Albuquerque, Elsie Peshlakai, Amelda Begay, Pauline Peshlakai, Myrtle Herbert, all of Naschitti; 39 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Peshlakai was preceded in death by his wife, Grace M. Peshlakai; daughters, Barbara Ann Peshlakai, Marilyn Henio; son, Michael "Chibby" Peshlakai; parents, John Kee Sr. and Lucy Peshlakai.

Pallbearers will be Leon Peshlakai, Nolan Peshlakai, Nathan "Cash" Peshlakai, Jonah Woody, Alonzo Begay and Dwayne Henio.

A reception will be held at the Nachitti Chapter House.

Deion and Payton Guerrero

GALLUP — Memorial services for twin boys Deion and Payton Guerrero, newborn, will be at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 11 at Pueblo de Dios Penetecostal Church. Pastor Ivan Vasquez will officiate.

The twins were born and died on March 8 in Gallup.

Survivors include their parents, Eddy and Ruth Guerrero of Gallup; brother, Andre Guerrero of Gallup; grandparents, Fernando and Maria T. Yeverino of Mexico; and Gerardo and Lydia Guerrero of Gallup.

The twins were preceded in death by their great-grandmother, Maria Juanita Valtierra.

The family will receive relatives and friends at the Pueblo de Dios Church following services.

Correction
In obituary run on Wednesday, March 9, the deceased, Hugh Manygoats was born Dec. 28, 1969. He was also survived by his sisters, Valerie Tso, Velma, LaVerne, Elma, Alvina and Marcella Manygoats.