Deaths

— Richard Hawkins
— Henry Bitloy
— Anna Mae Williams
— Dolly Shorty
— James Balkow
— Odesbah D. Anderson

Richard Hawkins

GALLUP — Memorial services for Richard A. Hawkins, 56, will be at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16 at the Elks Lodge, 1201 Susan Dr. Gallup. A private disposition will be held in Gallup.

Hawkins died March 13 in Gallup. He was born Nov. 11, 1948 in St. Louis, Mo.

Hawkins owned Master Mechanics, a vehicle and equipment repair shop in Gallup.

Survivors include his wife, Sharon Hawkins of Gallup; son, Richard J. Hawkins of Rolla, Mo.; daughter, Rachel Kelsey of Gallup; brothers, David Hawkins of Bourbon Mo. and three grandchildren.

Hawkins was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Lucy Hawkins; brothers, Don Hawkins and John Hawkins.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the RMCHCS Hospice Services, 640 Vanden Bosch, Gallup.

Henry Bitloy

IYANBITO — Funeral services for Henry Bitloy, 49, will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 16 at Cope Memorial Chapel. Pastor Mark Thomas, Sr. will officiate. Burial will be in the City Cemetery.

Bitloy died March 9 in Churchrock. He was born Nov. 15, 1955 in Gallup into the Mountain Cove People Clan for the Hairy Ones People Clan.

Bitloy attended Gallup High School. He worked a silversmith and mechanic. Bitloy enjoyed hearding sheep, cooking, bike riding, running, hiking and helping others.

Survivors include his son, Daniel Saunders of Iyanbito; stepsons, Davey Chee of Haystack, Renalden Saunders of Iyanbito; daughter, Miranda Saunders of Iyanbito; stepdaughter, Andrea Saunders of Gallup; brothers, Roy Bitloy of Gallup, Jimmy Bitloy Rock Springs; sisters, Lucille Jean Saunders and Lucille Ann Saunders, both of Iyanbito.

Bitloy was preceded in death by his mother, Annie Saunders; father, Dominic Bitloy; brothers, Willie Smith, Francis Bitloy; sisters, Grace Ann Bitloy; grandparents, Fred and Mary Peterson.

Pallbearers will be Daniel Saunders, Renalden Saunders, Roger Lee, Sr., Richard Thomas, Mark Thomas, Jr. and Anderson Lee.

The family will receive relatives and friends at the Iyanbito Gospel Lighthouse Church.

Cope Memorial is in charge of arrangements.

Anna Mae Williams

SPRINGSTEAD — Funeral services for Anna Mae Williams, 76, will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16 at Cope Memorial Chapel. Pastor Tom White will officiate. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park.

Williams died March 11 in Gallup. She was born July 23, 1928 in Springstead into the Waters Edge People Clan for the Red Running into Water People Clan.

Williams was a homemaker and rugweaver. She enjoyed country music, traveling, collecting rocks and minatures.

Survivors include her sons, Roger Williams, Jones Williams, Jimmy Williams, Harvey Williams, Paul Williams; daughters, Donna M. Williams, Julia N. Holland; parents, Joe and Kinnbah Holland; 30 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Williams was preceded in death by Tom Williams, brother, Woody Holland and sister, Marie Arviso.

Pallbearers will be Harold Williams, Josh Williams, Lionel Williams, Sylvester Williams, Ryan Williams and Eric Yazzie.

The family will receive relatives and friends at the Churchrock Chapter House after services.

Cope Memorial is in charge of arrangements.

Dolly Shorty

STANDING ROCK — Funeral services for Dolly J. Shorty, 84, will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 16 at the Crownpoint Christian Reformed Church. Burial will follow at the Crownpoint Community Cemetery. Rev. Jimmy Etsitty will officiate.

Shorty died March 13 in Crownpoint. She was born July 15, 1920 in Standing Rock into the Towering House People Clan for the Red Streak People Clan.

Survivors include her children, Darlene Greyhat, Timmy Shorty both of Crownpoint, Dianna Shorty of Standing Rock, Timothy Shorty of Gallup; sisters, Nancy Tso, Ella Harry both of Standing Rock, Mary Johnson of Crownpoint; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Shorty was preceded in death by her husband, Tom C. Shorty; parents, Billie and Lillie James; sons, Archie Shorty, Eugene Shorty, Tommy Shorty; daughter, Doris Mae Shorty; brothers, Marty James and Thomas James.

Pallbearers will be Jim Houston, Jasper Morgan, Fredrick Smith and Tim Shorty.

Compassion Mortuary of Grants, is in charge of arrangements.

James Balkow

HOUCK — Services are pending for James "Jimmy" Balkow.

A donation meeting will be held Wednesday at 5 p.m. at the Houck Chapter House.

Odesbah D. Anderson

GALLUP — Services are pending for Odesbah Dorothy Anderson, 79.

Anderson died March 13 in Gallup. She was born Nov. 1, 1925 in Fort Defiance.

Rollie Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.