Deaths

• Kenneth Francisco
• Kathealena Benally
• Tisheena Bobbie Francis
• William Brown
• Rena Shorty Plummer

Kenneth Francisco

ROCK SPRINGS — Funeral services for Kenneth R. Francisco, 69 will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 4 at the First Baptist Church in Gallup. Burial will be at the Rehoboth Cemetery.

Francisco died on Feb. 27 in Gallup. He was born on Dec. 8, 1937 in China Springs into the Meadow People Clan for the Black Streak Charcoal People Clan. He attended school at Rehoboth Mission and Gallup High School. He was a retired heavy equipment operator, AIRCA gold card member, former bareback, saddle bronc rider, business man and a U.S.M.C. veteran. He loved to work around the house, talk about old rodeo days and help grandchildren with 4-H animals.

Survivors include his wife, Kathleen B. Francisco of Tohatchi; daughter, LeWanda Francisco of Rock Springs; sons, Aldon Francisco and Kelsey B. Francisco, both of Tohatchi and Waltking Francisco of Phoenix; brother, Joe Francisco of Rock Springs; sisters, Sarah F. Yazzie, Rose Mark both of Rock Springs and Lenora Boyd of Tseyatoh; 12 grandchildren; one great grandchild.

Francisco was preceded in death by his parents, James and Mary J. Francisco; sister, Nellie Tso; brother, Dr. Wilson Francisco; D.V.M. son, Jerome K. Francisco.

Pallbearers will be Pierrce Tuf Jones, Tyrone Becenti, Duane Francisco, Austin Hall, Travis Mark, Jonathan Becenti, Carlos Snell and Dwight Thompson.

Kathealena Benally

CHINLE — Funeral services for Kathealena "Kathy" Benally, 34 will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 4 at the Chinle Catholic Church. Father Grein Blane, OFM will officiate. Burial will be at the Chinle Community Cemetery. A rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m., March 4, at the Catholic Church.

Benally died on Feb. 28 in Chinle. She was born on Dec. 1, 1971 in Ganado, Arizona into the Towering House People Clan for the Bitter Water People Clan. She was three credits away from receiving her masters degree in elementary education at ASU. She obtained her bachelor of arts in elementary education in the year of 2000 from Din College and ASU. She received several certificates throughout her grade/high school years as well as honors in College. She worked at Wal-Mart in Flagstaff, Chinle Unifed School District, Navajo Dept. of Employment/Training, she was a family support specialist in Chinle, nurse techinician with Desert Valley Rehabilitation Center in Phoenix and as a nurse technician at the Chinle Nursing Home.

Survivors include her daughter, Tyra Benally; stepfather, Eddie Klah; mother, Lena Ann Benally; brothers, Ervin Benally, Alvin Benally, and Calvin Benally; sisters, Galina A. Largo, JoAnn Delgarito, Alberta Benally and Barbara Benally; one grandchild.

Benally was preceded in death by her father, Glenn Leonard Benally; sisters, Arlene D. Redhouse and Marlene Jane Begay; grandparents, Totsohni Yazzie Begay, Irene Nez, John Joe Benally and Priscilla Todecheeney.

Pallbearers will be Ervin Benally, Fred Joe Benally, Alvin Glenn Benally, Jefferson Begay and Talbert Melvin Benally.

The family will receive relatives and friends at Lena Ann Benally's resident, 1/4 mile west of Chinle Hospital.

Tse Bonito Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Tisheena Bobbie Francis

BLACK ROCK — Funeral services for Tisheena Bobbie Francis, 16 will be at 10 a.m., today, March 3 at the Chinle Catholic Church. Burial will be on the family plot in Black Rock.

Francis died on Feb. 26 in Chinle. She was born on Dec. 13, 1989 into the Tangle People Clan for the Blacksheep People Clan. She attended Chinle Unifed and Rough Rock Demonstration School. She was an outstanding athlete in cross country and basketball. She enjoyed horseback riding, photography, beadwork, working with electronics, and the company of family and friends.

Survivors include her parents, Juanita Bahe, Roderick Todechine, and Bobby Francis; brothers, Ryan, Sonjay, Ty, and Howard Jr.; sisters, Rhonda, Racquel, Shantel, Chanda, and TyAnn; grandparents, Dan Anagal Sr. and Priscilla Neboyia.

Francis was preceded in death by Brandon Francis.

Pallbearers will be Alphonzo Bahe, Alfonzo Bahe, Garrison Yellowman, Aaron Baloo, Jerrison Baloo and Ravis Nez.

Tse Bonito Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

William Brown

LUPTON — Funeral services for William Brown, 50 will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 4 at the Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Stake Center in Gallup. President R. Howard will officiate. Burial will be on family plot in Lupton.

Brown died on Feb. 27. He was born on Oct. 16, 1955 in Lupton. He was best known for his wild and unique sense of humor, talent, silversmithing, painting and humorous cartoons and helping anyone in need.

Survivors include his daughters, Sherri Monroe, Halona Brown, Amber Jensen, Mariah Brown and April Brown; parents, Billie and Winona Brown; brothers, Wallace, Gilbert, Edward, Benjamin, Clifford, Kenneth, Delbert and Allen Brown; sisters, Genevieve Baldwin and Sunshine Clifton; seven grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Jerry Jensen, Michael Monroe, Micheas Pineda, Rafferty Brown, Clifford Brown and Allen Brown.

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

Cope Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Rena Shorty Plummer

THOREAU — Funeral services are pending for Rena Shorty Plummer, 55.

Plummer died on March 1 in Gallup.

Cope Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.