March 11, 2010

Pastor Harvey Betselie

FARMINGTON - Funeral services for Pastor Harvey Betselie, 69, will be held Saturday, March 13, at 10 a.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church (211 West 20th Street) in Farmington. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery in Farmington.

Harvey of Dzil-Na-Oo-dilii Bible Church, joined his Lord Jesus Christ and Savior on Sunday, March 7, 2010, in Albuquerque. He was born May 2, 1940, in Otis, N.M.

Harvey's childhood was spent in the Otis and Kimbeto areas where he rode horses, herded sheep and did family chores.

Harvey's education included attending elementary school in Crownpoint, N.M.; a 5-year program at Riverside Indian School in Riverside, Calif.; two years at Four Corners School of the Bible in Cortez, Colo.; and a diploma from Western Bible Institute in Denver, Colo.

Harvey returned to Dzil-Na-Oo-dilii and joined the workforce. He worked for Bloomfield Schools, Union Pacific Railroad and El Paso Natural Gas Company. He also helped with different ministries at Berean Mission Navajo School.

Upon retiring from the workforce, he became a full-time pastor at Dzil-Na-Oo-dilii Bible Church. He was ordained as a minister in November of 2009.

Harvey loved to go hunting, play basketball, tend to the family's cattle and give $1 to $5 to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

After a full day he loved to watch western movies or basketball and football games. He also enjoyed traveling to many places across the Navajo Reservation as well as Alaska, Canada and the Northwest Territories to share the gospel through singing and preaching. But what meant the most to him was sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ to the people.

Harvey was preceded in death by his father, Dick Beyale Sr.; his mother Eva Betselie Charley; his uncles "Grandpa" Joe Betselie and "Uncle" Fred Betselie; his siblings, Woodrow and Wilson Charley (twins), Luther Charley, Albert Charley, Gladis Ford, Pearl Biggs, Janiece Beyale; nephew, Darrell Lee Charley; and great-grandson, Elijah John.

Harvey is survived by his wife of 35 years, Florence; daughters, Lynnae and LouRae; son Aaron; sisters, Mary E. Charley, Amy Benally and Maggie Chavez; and brothers, Dick Beyale Jr., Andrew Beyale, Bob Beyale, and Andy Beyale.

Harvey is in the care of Desert View Funeral Home in Shiprock.

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Husky S. Worker

TOLLESON, Ariz. - Funeral services for Husky S. Worker will be held Friday, March 12, at 11 a.m., at Crosspoint Christian Church (8600 W. Glendale Ave.) in Glendale, Ariz. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., today, March 11, at Crystal Rose Funeral Home (9155 W. Van Buren St.) in Tolleson, Ariz. Interment will follow at the Holy Cross Cemetery (10045 W. Thomas Rd.) in Avondale, Ariz.

Husky entered into life Nov. 10, 1952, in Winslow, Ariz., and entered into rest March 4, 2010, at his home in Tolleson.

A professional bull rider and welder by trade, he was a frequent runner, often from the airport to Tolleson. In high school, he was a wrestler and even went to college on a wrestling scholarship.

A dedicated family man and hard worker, he was always willing to give anything and everything he had. He was a jokester and a good dancer. He had a deep love for country, gospel and Native American music. He loved Jesus with all his heart and spread the gospel any chance he got.

He was a talented craftsman of leather, silver, sand painting, beadwork, and just an overall talented man, except for his computer. He was a quadriplegic, but possessed a zeal and determination in life that, accompanied by his constant joy, allowed him to overcome and excel in all things. He also thought of himself as quite the ladies man, and was often heard saying, "What a life without a wife."

He always had a place for you to stay. He was loyal, unconditionally loving, the perfect example of contentment. He was a simple man who was happy with whatever he had, but would willingly give all to help others. And he loved Pete's fish and chips.

Husky is survived by his daughters, Melanie Worker (Josh) Joyce and Shanna (Mitch) Geiger; grandchildren, Tabitha, Elijah, Rowyn, Nolan, Madilyn and Baden; siblings, Lee, Joe, Sally and Nora; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Husky is preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Stella Worker, and his brother, Toney Sr.

Post condolences online at www.crystalrosefuneralhome.com

Sam Largo Sr.

TORREON, N.M. - Funeral services for Sam Largo Sr., 62, will be held today, March 11, at 1 p.m. at Torreon Navajo Mission. Pastor Paul Skiles will officiate at the service. Burial will follow in Torreon.

Sam died March 3, 2010, in Albuquerque. He was Ta'neeszahnii (Tangle Clan), born for Kin Lichíi'nii (Red House Clan).

He earned a high school diploma and was retired at the time of his passing. He enjoyed camping, fishing, and playing basketball and softball.

Survivors include his wife, Pita Largo; sons, Samuel Largo, Sam Largo Jr., Sabin Largo, Sebastian Largo, and Shawn Largo; daughters, Serena Barboan, Selena Largo, and Symone Largo; brothers, Tom Largo and Edward Largo; sisters, Phyliss Denison, Nancy Largo, Vangie Largo, and Minnie Cayaditto; and 14 grandchildren.

Sam is preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Mary W. Largo, and sister, Pauline Largo.

Pallbearers will be Gilbert Nez Jr., Melvin Sandoval, Larry Ignacio, Earl Toledo, Ivan Martinez, and Gavin Yazzie.

Honorary pallbearers will be Edward Largo, Tom Largo, Manifred Largo, Ira Sandoval, Dale P. Sandoval, and Isaac Cayaditto.

Daniels Family Funeral Services-Alameda Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.