Deaths

— Julia Nelson
— Kay Springer
— Raymond B. Tsosie
— Sheldon Hoskie

Julia Nelson

HAYSTACK — Funeral services for Julia L. Nelson, 60, will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 31 at the Prewitt Assembly of God Church. Rev. Ruth Droll will officiate. Burial will be in the Grants Memorial Park.

Nelson died March 27 in Gallup. She was born July 17, 1944 into the Sagebrush People Clan for the Mescalero People Clan.

Nelson was a homemaker and silversmith.

Survivors include her sons, Virgil Nelson of Gallup, Darryl Nelson, Nathanael Nelson, Herschell Nelson all of Haystack; sisters, Mae Lapahaie of Haystack, Lillian Francisco of To'Hajiilee; brothers, Benjamin Lewis of Prewitt, Albert Lewis of Iyanbito and five grandchildren.

Nelson was preceded in death by her husband, Wilson Nelson; parents, Cecil Lewis, Sr. and Elizabeth Lewis; brother, Limbert Lewis.

Pallbearers will Hank Vandever, Hamp Vandever, Jr., Haris Desiderio, Victor Castillo, Sam Castillo, Jr. and Albert Lewis.

Compassion Mortuary of Grants, is in charge of arrangements.

Kay Springer

ALBUQUERQUE — Cremation and private services were held for Kay Springer, 68.

Springer was born March 3, 1937 in Ganado. She died March 20 in Albuquerque.

She was a graduate of the University of Colorado. She taught elementary school for many years and retired to the Durango area.

Springer is survived by her brother, Jay Springer of Gallup and was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Ruth Springer.

Raymond B. Tsosie

STEAMBOAT — Funeral services for Raymond B. Tsosie, 62, will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 31 at Faith Mission, Greasewood. Pastor Johnny Glover will officiate. Burial will be in the Greasewood Community Cemetery.

Tsosie died March 27 in Flagstaff. He was born Jan. 27, 1942 in Ganado into the Mexican People Clan for the Red House People Clan.

Tsosie attended Albuquerque Indian School. He was a rancher. He served in Vietnam and recieved two bronze service stars and a purple heart.

Survivors include his wife, Annie R. Tsosie; daughter, Melissa Teller of Greasewood; sisters, Katie Lyman of Sunrise, Pearl Perry, Helen Tsosie, Ella Cayanito all of Albuquerque, Emma Johnson of Holbrook, Ruth Jensen of Dilcon and two grandchildren.

Tsosie was preceded in death by his mother, Nellie Tsosie; father, John Tsosie and brother, Tom Tsosie.

Pallbearers will be Ryan Perry, Alex Teller, Justin Paul, Jr., Jayme Mestas and Curtis Bitsie.

The family will receive relatives and friends at Katie Lyman's residence in Sunrise.

Tse Bonito Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Sheldon Hoskie

FORT DEFIANCE — Services are pending for Sheldon Hoskie, 30.

Hoskie died March 28 in Fort Defiance. He was born Dec. 16, 1974 in Gallup into the Mexican People Clan for the Salt Water People Clan.

Rollie Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.