which is in the public collections of the Smithsonian American Art Museum. The Navajo Times publishes obituaries free of charge as a public service. Gerald was born Dec. 9, 1969, in East Los Angeles, California. Paul was born Jan. 23, 1932, in Red Lake, into the Tchiinii (Red Running Into the Water People Clan), born for Tbh (Waters Edge Clan). Posted by Navajo Times | Mar 4, 2021 | Obituaries |. Helen attended Gallup High School and was a homemaker, a pastors wife, Sunday School teacher, church secretary/treasurer, and rug weaver. Rollie Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. Paul is survived by his son, Tim Milford; daughters, Janice Deal, Amanda Milford-Joe, Lisa G. Milford, and Alisia J. Milford; sisters, Helena M. Tsabetsaye and Mary A. Benally; and 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Andrew was born June 19, 1950, in Shiprock, into the Kinichinii (Red House People Clan), born for Bitahnii (Under His Cover Clan). Alberta enjoyed attending gourd dances, playing pool online, exploring new places with her grandchildren, taking drives, dancing, and making people laugh. Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress, Being cut from b-ball fortuitous for KC wrestler, Hardship Assistance frequently asked questions, Severe weather and 80 mph winds may impact the Navajo Nation through Thursday, Groundbreaking ceremony held for Dahsn Campground in Nageezi, Lady Wildcats face off against Pusch Ridge tonight, Guest Column | 'By the powers-that-be in Santa Fe: Lundstrom gets things done, Guest Column | Navajo Nation, take action now to stop new uranium mining. Encouraged by her sisters, Christine went to boarding school, the prestigious Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe. Marcella, a Gallup Central High School graduate, was born March 17, 1984, in Gallup, into the Dzitahnii (Mountain Cove Clan), born for T baazhnzh (Two Who Came To the Water Clan). Age 85. If you have an obituary you would like to submit, follow this link to the online submission form. He was self-employed in the United Armstrong Relocation of Broken Arrow. He passed away Aug. 31, 2021, in Santa Fe. A special thanks goes out to the nurses and staff of Sherman Home for the loving care with which they blessed the entire family during the last two days of Debs life. He was multi-talented and enjoyed listening to music. Honorary pallbearers will be Isaac Peralta Jr., Isaiah Peralta, Richard Clark, Elvis James, Charley James, and Cedric Bubba Whitefeather. Norman enjoyed playing basketball and fast-pitch softball, riding horses and motorcycles, watching church on TV, and was a die-hard Dallas Cowboys fan. Pouncy was born Sept. 3, 2000, in Chinle, into the Naashtzh dine Tbh (Zuni/Waters Edge Clan), born for Naakai zhn (African American). She loved animals and always had a cat or dog around. The Navajo Times does not receive all obituaries from border towns and reservation communities. 230, located across Thats-A-Burger (green roof, 4th speed bump on the left) in Fort Defiance, following service. Posted by Navajo Times | Jun 17, 2021 | Obituaries |. He was loved deeply and will be missed greatly. She was born August 1964 in Tuba City, to Mary and Wallace Hanley. Duane is preceded in death by his father, Vern J. Freeland Jr.; maternal grandparents, Magdelina and Jim Roanhorse; paternal grandparents, Phoebe and Vern Freeland Sr.; and granddaughter, Nakia Freeland. He passed away Feb. 28, 2021, in Chinle. Alfred was born in Hillsboro, Ks on January 21, 1938, to parents John D and Florentine Goossen. Helen is preceded in death by her husband, Harry D. Curley Sr.; brothers, Austin F. Wayno Jr. and Henry Wayno; and sisters, Arlene Thomas and Mary Jean Wayno. She worked slowly and precisely, building a piece from a single coil of clay. Herman was a USTRC team roper for Gallup High School and rancher who enjoyed beadwork and riding horses with his granddaughter Ayayat. She passed away Aug. 31, 2021, in Gallup. Paul is preceded in death by Julia R. Milford and Nathan R. Deal. Helen is survived by her sons, Harry D. Curley Jr., Harrison D. Curley, Harold D. Curley, and Harrington Curley; daughters, Harriet Curley-Redhouse, Evangeline Curley-Thomas, Hilda M. Wilcox, Helena M. Hill, Eveline Curley-Sandoval, and Evonne Curley; sisters, Sadie Walker and Alta M. Neswood; and 18 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Read about others here. Pallbearers will be Alvin Lee, Christopher Lee, Durando Scott, Marcus Blackgoat, Chase Blackgoat, and Xavier Sagaste. Pouncy enjoyed reading her bible, skateboarding, playing games on her Xbox, and spending time with her family. Ben Little was born at a place called an eagle's nest, which is an isolated area one mile near north west of Cactus Valley Big Mountain, Arizona. Maxine received a masters degree in education and retired as a teacher at McKinley County Schools District. Obituaries can vary in the amount of information they contain, but many of them are genealogical goldmines, including information such as: names, dates, place of birth and death, marriage information, and family relationships. Deb was a multidisciplinary engineer with a bachelors degree in mining engineering from Bengal Engineering College, masters degree in mining engineering from Columbia University, and masters degree in mechanical engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Duane was born Oct. 3, 1965, in Ganado, into the Tsinaajinii (Black Streak Wood People Clan), born for T baazhnzh (Two Who Came To the Water Clan). He formed many meaningful relationships during his journey through life. A Celebration of Life for Carla will be held at her residence. He enjoyed fishing and camping. GANADO, Ariz. Funeral services for Helen M. Curley, 86, of Ganado, Arizona, will be held Friday, Oct. 29, at 10 a.m., at the Ganado Baptist Church with Pastor Mark Haynes officiating. Pallbearers were Myron Eriacho, Shawn Peterson, Malcolm Roanhorse, Ramone Yazzie Jr., Austin Roanhorse, and Thomas Eriacho. Herbert is survived by his wife, Aurelia J. Tsosie; sons, Vernon H. Tsosie, Emerson D. Tsosie, Herbert H. Tsosie III, and O. Eric Tsosie; daughter, Doris M. Tsosie; brothers, Calvin H. Tsosie and Douglas Tsosie; sisters, Betty T. Hubbard and Gloria Gorman; and 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Later they started Crosslands Navajo Church, where he was pastor until 1999, when the couple moved to Casa Grande. Obituaries for Oct. 28, 2021. He passed away Feb. 24, 2021, in Fort Defiance. When informed that the politician had some, As the leading PR consultant for the art market in the 1980s, Sue Bond represented clients with professionalism and, Walter Mirisch, producer whose films won 28 Oscars, Lives remembered: Kit Hesketh-Harvey and Duncan Robinson, Baroness Boothroyd, first female Speaker of the Commons, dies at93, Baroness Boothroyd, the first female Speaker of the House of Commons, has died at the age of 93. Cope Memorial is in charge of arrangements. Wilbur was born Jan. 2, 1938, in Coyote Canyon, New Mexico, into the shh (Salt People Clan), born for Kinyaaanii (Towering House Clan). She passed away Oct. 23, 2021, in Gallup. The cause was complications of Covid-19; she had cancer as well, her husband, Joel McHorse, said. A reception will take place at the late Louise Yazzies residence in Old Coalmine, following service. Susie attended Coconino High School and was a homemaker. Next 50 Years Ago: Evaluation author alleges cover-up of report critical of Rough Rock school. SNOWFLAKE, Ariz. Funeral services for Margaret Elizabeth Cousins Flake, 83, will be held Saturday, Feb. 20, at 2 p.m., at the Main Street Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Snowflake, Arizona, with a viewing at 1 p.m. Margaret was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on June 24, 1937, to Robert and Elizabeth Cousins. Garrick was born Feb. 5, 1979, in Albuquerque, into the Tdchinii (Bitter Water Clan), born for Honghahnii (One-walks-around Clan). In response to requests from our readers, the Navajo Times will post obituaries as they are published in the print edition of the Navajo Times. A drive-thru reception will take place in Kinlichee, following service. Kim graduated from Window Rock High School in 1976 and worked for the Arizona Laborers Union and Tuba City Regional Health. Alberta is preceded in death by her father, Albert E. Ross Jr.; brother, Tom Joe Ashley Jr.; sister, Philomena Ross; nephew, Troy B. Duane is survived by his daughter, LaTasha Freeland-Peterson; mother, Angelina R. Morgan; brother, Vern R. Freeland III; sisters, Shari Teller, Magdelina Freeland, LaVern Moore, Michelle Eighinger, and Bobbi Nevayaktewa; and four grandchildren. He passed away Feb. 24, 2021, in St. Michaels, Arizona. GANADO, Ariz. Graveside service for Duane Ross Freeland, 56, of Ganado, Arizona, was held March 1 in Ganado. For nearly half a century, Pastor Bryant served her community and Navajo Nation meritoriously in the capacity as a pastor, minister, and a well-known Navajo gospel singer known for her striking voice. FORT DEFIANCE Graveside service for Emery R. Whitegoat, 57, of Window Rock, will be held Friday, March 5, at 10 a.m., at the Fort Defiance cemetery. She passed away Oct. 19, 2021, in Farmington. Honorary pallbearers will be Christopher P. Davis, Dwayne R. Pacheco, Brendan S. Tsosie, Anthony P. Milford, and Daniel P. Milford. Paul attended McKinley High School in Berkeley, California, Sherman Institute in Riverside, California, St. Michaels Indian School in St. Michaels, Arizona, and Crystal Boarding School in Crystal, New Mexico. Rollie Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. The Navajo Times publishes obituaries free of charge as a public service. Ms. McHorse used micaceous clay, a tensile material flecked with mica, to make sensual, mysterious work that called to mind the shapes of Brancusi. John James Hannon, known to most as Jack, entered into his well-earned eternal rest on Sunday, July 18, 2021. Pvt. February 1, 2022 . Silver Creek Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Kody is survived by his son, Brody Peterson of Vacaville, California; daughter, Taylor Peterson of Vacaville; parents, Flora and Ken Peterson of Prewitt; brother, Kyle B. Peterson of Prewitt; and sisters, Darnell Sitaiai of Laveen, Arizona, and Melanie Francis of Kirtland, New Mexico. Silver Creek Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Pouncy was stationed at Fort Bliss in December 2019 to the time of her death. Silver Creek Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Pvt. He passed away from complications of pulmonary fibrosis on Aug. 11, 2021, at Sherman Hospice Home in Phoenix. Elizabeth was a pastor at Inscription House Full Gospel Church in Inscription House, Arizona. Alice was a homemaker, silversmith, rug weaver, and traditional medicine woman. Garrick loved cooking for the family and was an expert cook at various restaurants in Chinle and Winslow, Arizona. Leonard was born Feb. 26, 1944, in Zuni. She passed away June 21, 2021, in Fort Bliss, Texas. Kody was born Sept. 25, 1984, in Gallup, into the Tbh (Waters Edge Clan), born for Tsenabahinii (Sleep Rock People Clan). She passed away June 12, 2021, in Gallup. Deb was born Jan. 23, 1942, in West Bengal, India. Drive-up donations will be accepted today, June 17, at Navajo Nation Route 9, mile marker 25, and Standing Rock Chapter turnoff from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. She passed away Feb. 21, 2021, in Albuquerque. A New York Times analysis found that the coronavirus positivity rate for Indian Health Service patients in Navajo Nation and the Phoenix area was nearly 20 percent from the start of the pandemic . Deb was a humanitarian, world traveler, amateur magician, SERVAS host, and friend to many. Garrick will be dearly missed by his wife, children, siblings, and family. He passed away June 3, 2021, in Albuquerque. Gerald is survived by his sons, Luke Dakota Schrock and Sky Schrock; daughters, Dominique Schrock, Priscillena Schrock and Lexin Schrock; mother, Priscilla Schrock; brothers, Duane Schrock and Arthur Schrock; sister, Vonnie Schrock; grandparents, Flora Belle and Harry Schrock; and 10 grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers will be Justin Brown, Nelson Nez and Darnell Nez. His favorite teams were the Phoenix Suns and Arizona Cardinals. Although they only married last fall, they were close friends for years and Bob was finally able to convince Alice to say yes after numerous requests for her hand. She used micaceous clay, an incredibly strong, tensile material flecked with mica, which once fired accrues a shimmering, ebonized finish. For decades, Ms. McHorse sold pottery at the Santa Fe Indian Market, where the work of Native American makers draws collectors from all over the world. Kody graduated from Oakdale High School in California and Southern Nevada Heavy Equipment School in Las Vegas. GALLUP Funeral services for Herbert Hoover Tsosie Sr., 92, of Fort Defiance, were held June 15 at the Rollie Mortuary Chapel in Gallup, with Roscoe D. Smith officiating. Susie is preceded in death by her mother, Annie Wilson Roanhorse; father, Allen Roanhorse Sr.; and brothers, Daryl Roanhorse and Jonathan Roanhorse. 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