Deaths

• Jack Mike
• Sam Wauneka, Sr.
• Michael Kee Sr.
• Glenn Calahan
• Boyd Reese

Jack Mike

GALLUP — Funeral services for Jack C. Mike, 47, will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 14 at Rollie Mortuary, Gallup. Interment will be on family land.

Mike died April 9 in Gallup. He was born Feb. 10, 1959 in Gallup into the Mountain Recess People Clan for the Red Running Into The Water People Clan.

Mike was employed with J&H Supply. He enjoyed playing golf, softball, pool and spending time with his family and friends.

Survivors include his wife, Christine Mike of Church Rock; daughters, Lisa Lee of Church Rock, Destinee Mike of White Horse Lake; sisters, Lenora Leupp of Tohlakai, Betty Mike of Continental Divide; brothers, Alfred Mike, Benjamin Mike, Daniel Mike, Roger Mike, all of Rock Springs; Tommy Mike of Mexican Springs; and one grandchild.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Tom C. and Emma C. Mike; brother, Kenneth Mike; grandmother, Marie Howe.

Pallbearers will be Alfred Mike, Benjamin Mike, Daniel Mike, Roger Mike, Tommy Mike and Christopher Pat.

Rollie Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Sam Wauneka, Sr.

FORT DEFIANCE — Funeral services for Sam Wauneka, Sr., 95, will be 9 a.m., on Friday, April 14 at the Cope Memorial Chapel, Gallup. Father Gilbert will officiate. Burial will be on family land in Blue Canyon, Ariz.

Wauneka died April 11 in Fort Defiance. He was born October 15, 1916 in Deer Springs, Ariz., into the Mexican People Clan for the Bitter Water People Clan.

Wauneka worked as a carpenter, logger and miner. He enjoyed building hogans, working around the home, and helping his family.

Survivors include his wife, Helen Wauneka; sons, Thomas Wauneka, Tommy Wauneka and Sammy Wauneka, all of Fort Defiance; daughters, Ruthie Cole, Annie Wauneka, both of Fort Defiance; brother, Charlie Wauneka of Blue Canyon, Ariz.; 15 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Wauneka was preceded in death by parents, Jim and Hanasba Wauneka; son, David Wauneka; daughters, Inez Wauneka and Marie Luther.

Pallbearers will be Allen Wauneka, Burley Cole, Jr., James Luther, Jr., Bobby Wauneka, Arliss Kalleco and Nelson Scott

Cope Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Michael Kee Sr.

THOREAU — Funeral services for Michael Leo Kee, Sr., 28, will be 1 p.m. on Friday, April 14 at Rollie Mortuary Palm Chapel, Gallup. Burial will be on family land in Pinedale.

Kee died April 9 in Thoreau. He was born June 24, 1977 in Gallup into the Two Came To The Water People Clan for the Mexican People Clan.

Survivors include his wife, Malena Bennett of Thoreau; father, Frazier Kee, Sr. of Jones Ranch; mother, Marylena Charley of Gallup; daughter, Alyssa Kee, Kiana Livingston, Felicia Mariano, all of Gallup; sons, Michael Leo Kee, Jr., Isaac Livingston, both of Thoreau; brothers, Fredrick James, Frazier Leo Kee, Jr. both of Gallup, Kevin Kee of Jones Ranch; sisters, Marchele James, Freda Kee both of Gallup, Corrina Kee of Jones Ranch; grandmother, Helen Kee of Shiprock.

Kee was preceded in by death by grandparents, Ernest and Velma Charley; grandfather, David Kee.

Pallbearers will be Alvin Charley, Steven Charley, Fredrick James, Frazier Leo Kee Jr., Kevin Kee and Archie Tsosie.

Rollie Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Glenn Calahan

GRANTS — Funeral services for Glenn Calahan, 69, will be 2 p.m. on Friday, April 14 at the Lighthouse Christian Center, Grants. Interment and services will be 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 15 at Grants Memorial Park.

Calahan died April 10 in Albuquerque. He was born August 4, 1936 in Noble, Okla.

Calahan formerly a member of the First Assembly of God Church. He was a uranium miner for 27 years. He owned and operated the Taco Village Restaurant in Grants since 1985. He enjoyed cars, and loved racing cars.

Survivors include his wife, Shirley Calahan of Grants; sons, David Calahan, Tim Calahan both of Albuquerque; daughter, Shelley Baca of Grants; brothers, Lanny Calahan, A. Paul Calahan, both of Flagstaff, Johnie Calahan of Grants; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Calahan was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Shelton Calahanand Alama Lorene Calahan.

Pallbearers will be Paul Heliker, Len Freeman, Ian Calahan, Gary Patterson, Frank Falcomata and Chris Sarceda.

Boyd Reese

CHILCHINBETO, Ariz. — Funeral services for Boyd Reese, 54, will be 9 a.m., on Friday, April 14 at the Shonto Chapter House. Burial will be in Shonto.

Reese died April 10 in Chilchinbeto, Ariz. He was born February 19, 1952 in Shonto into the Many Goats People Clan for the The Water Flow Together People Clan.

Reese helped his family and friends and was a maintenance worker for the Navajo Housing Authority.

Survivors include his wife, Ella Reese; sons, Aaron, Bransen and Lyle Reese; daughters, Betisha, Brittany, Beneva, Betanya and Bernita Reese and Brenda Sloan; brothers, Jimmy, Harry, Jerry, Bobby and Danny Reese; sisters, Maejene Begay, Rose Segay, Virginia Ryan, Della Chief and Rena Yellowhorse; mother, Mary Rose; 22 grandchildren.

Reese was preceded in death by his father, Joe Reese; Floyd and Dennis.