Deaths

Apodaca, Aurelio

SAN RAFAEL – Services for Aurelio C. Apodaca, 70, will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at the San Rafael Catholic Church. Burial will follow at San Rafael Community Cemetery. The Very Rev. Alberto Avella will officiate.

A Rosary will be recited today, April 1, 2008 at San Rafael Catholic Church.

Apodaca died March 29, 2008 in Albuquerque, He was born June 17, 1928 in San Rafael.

Survivors include his wife Agapita Baca Apodaca of San Rafael; children Lupe Jaramillo, Nestor Apodaca, both of San Rafael, Joe Apodaca of Grants, Johnny Apodaca of Albuquerque; brothers Frankie Apodaca of San Rafael, Ralph Apodaca of Grants; sisters Mary Olguin of Pecos, N.M., Elosia Valdez, Peggy Valdez, Emma Archuleta, all of San Rafael; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents Nestor Apodaca and Martina Chavez Apodaca; son Michael Apodaca; brothers Viviano Apodaca, Gilbert Apodaca; sisters Della Marquez and Casey Olguin

Pallbearers will be John Valez, Billy Archuleta, Clarence Marquez, Ralph Apodaca Jr., Bobby Apodaca, Leonard Apodaca, Bennie Torrez, Eric Garcia.

Compassion Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Arviso, Tommy

GALLUP – Services for Tommy Arviso, 60, will be announced at a later date.

Arviso died March 28, 2008 in Gallup. He was born May 5, 1947 in Rehoboth into the Glack Streak of the Forest People Clan for the Black Streek Wood People Clan.

Rollie Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Correction

In Monday’s edition, the obituary for Duane Eddy Lincoln omitted one of his brothers, Dennie Anson lincoln Jr. of Spencer Valley, N.M.

Becenti, Lillian

CROWNPOINT  Services for Lillian M. Becenti, 93, will be at 10 a.m., today, April 1, 2008 at the Lighthouse Assembly of God in Crownpoint. Carlos Bakii will officiate. Burial will follow in Crownpoint Community Cemetery.

Becenti died March 27, 2008 in Crownpoint. She was born May 3, 1914 in Crownpoint into the Towering House People Clan for the Sleeping Rock People Clan.

She attended BIA Boarding School in Crownpoint and worked at Crownpoint IHS. She retired from IHS after working 45 years. Her hobbies included sheepherding, sewing, traveling and sharing the gospel.

Survivors include her daughters Dorothy B. Martin, Ruby B. Brown, Emma Jean Begay, Genevieve McDowell, Ora Begay, Sadie Tso and Valene Hovel; 32 grandchildren, 70 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Roy Becenti; son Stanley Becenti; daughter Annie E. Becenti; sisters Mary Scott, Glinny Negale, Bizilbah Begay; brothers Harry Johnson, Joe Manuelito.

Rollie Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Mingo, David Jr.

RAMAH – Services for David Ray Mingo Jr., 20, will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, April 2 at the Ramah Navajo Church of the Nazarene in Ramah. Rev. Stephen Joe will officiate. Burial will follow at the private family plot on Flat Top Valley.

Mingo Jr. died March 27, 2008 in Gallup. He was born June 27, 1987 in Zuni and was Navajo/Choctaw.

Survivors include his parents Tina Marie Keeto of Mentmore, N.M., David Ray Mingo Sr., of Philadelphia, Miss.; brothers Raven Mingo, Davidan Thompson, Devin Mingo; sisters Tivanna Maria Bolding, Hozhodesbah Pino, both of Mentmore and Sky Mingo; grandparents Sandra Bohling of Albuquerque, Leo Pino Sr., and Mallie Chickaway, both of Philadelphis, Miss.

Pallbearers will be Samuel Alonao, Darrell Pino, Leo Pino Jr., Lester Pino, Craig Pino and Melton Maria.

The famly will receive relatives and friends at Mary Y. Marias residence following burial.

Cope Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Muskrat, Don

GALLUP – Services for Don Alan Muskrat age, 42 passed away on March 27, 2008 unexpectedly at his home.  He was born on June 17, 1965 in Gallup, New Mexico to Jake E. Muskrat and Frances Choate Muskrat.

He was a 1983 graduate of Gallup High School.
Survivors include his father, Jake E. Muskrat and his sister, Karla Muskrat, both of the family home, numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
His mother Frances Muskrat preceded him in death.

A memorial service will be held on Monday April 7, 2008 at 11:00 AM at the Elks Lodge # 1140, 1201 Susan Ave. Gallup, New Mexico.

Cope Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. 

Nelson, Leo

JONES RANCH, N.M. – Services for Leo Nelson, 82, will be announced at a later date.

Nelson died March 20, 2008 in Gallup. He was born May 20, 1925 in Two Wells, N.M. into the Folded Arms People Clan for the Mexican People Clan.

Rollie Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Yazzie, Mary

RED ROCK, N.M. – Services for Mary L. Yazzie, 60, will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at Cope Memorial Chapel. Jake Yazzie Jr., will officiate. Burial will follow in the city cemetery in Gallup.

Yazzie died March 29, 2008. She was born May 10, 1948 in Red Rock, into the Towering House People Clan for the Bitter Water People Clan.
Yazzie was a homemaker, she loved herding sheep, working at Red Rock Pre-school, helping friends and relatives and being with her family.
Survivors include her brothers Jake Yazzie Sr., of Breadsprings, N.M..

She was preceded in death by her grandparents Henry and Minnie Yazzie and Alta Bah Yazzie; parents Bessie Yazzie Longhair, Jack G. Longhair.

Pallbearers will be Felix Yazzie, Lamuel Yazzie, Emmanuel Yazzie, Darrell Yazzie, Jeffrey Francisco and Wilson Chee.

The famly will receive relatives and friends at thet Baahali Church of God after services.

Cope Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.