Obituaries for October 15, 2026

Posted by Navajo Times | Oct 15, 2026 | Obituaries |

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Gilbert Gordon

HOUCK, Ariz. – Funeral services for Gilbert Gordon, 75, of Houck, Arizona, will be held today, Oct. 15, at 10 a.m., at the Good News Church in Houck, with Leon Spean-Austin officiating. Burial will follow at the family plot in Houck.

Gilbert Gordon, Nov. 9, 1950 – Oct. 7, 2026

Gilbert was born Nov. 9, 1950, in Fort Defiance, into the Dibé Łizhiní (Black Sheep Clan), born for Honágháahnii (One-walks-around Clan). His nálí is Kinyaa’áanii (Towering House); cheii is Tó Dík’ǫ́zhí (Salt Water). He passed away Oct. 7, 2026, in Albuquerque.

Gilbert graduated from Intermountain Indian School. He enjoyed reading the newspaper, taking walks, playing cards, making jokes, going to church, doing crossword puzzles, reading the Bible and devotionals, drinking coffee and spending time with his loved ones.

Gilbert is survived by his sons, Kurt Spean, Mario Gordon, Jarod Gordon, and Nathan Gordon; parents, Dorthy and Harold Ken Gordon; brothers, Basil Gordon, Roland Gordon and Delbert Gordon; sister, Fannie Gordon; and 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Gilbert is preceded in death by Edward Gordon, Maybel Gordon, Myron Gordon, and Pauline Gordon.

Pallbearers will be Kurt Spean, Mario Gordon, Jarod Gordon, Nate Gordon, Wayne Spean, and Samuel Spean.

Honorary pallbearers will be Jayrod Gordon, Basil Gordon, Roland Gordon, Delbert Gordon, Narbona Gordon and Tyrell Spean.

A reception will take place at the Good News Church following services.

Cope Memorial oversaw arrangements.

Vivian A. Hubbard

CROWNPOINT – Funeral services for Vivian A. Hubbard, 80, of Crownpoint, were held Oct. 13 at St. Pauls Catholic Church in Crownpoint, with Lucynthia Hubbard and Earnest Abeita officiating. Interment followed at the Crownpoint community cemetery.

Vivian was born Feb. 22, 1946, in Crownpoint, into the Tsénahabiłnii (Sleep Rock People Clan), born for ‘Áshįįhí (Salt People Clan). Her nálí is Tódích’íi’nii (Bitter Water); cheii is Ts’ah Yisk’idnii (Sage Brush Hill). She passed away Oct. 8, 2026, in Albuquerque.

Vivian earned a degree from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, three master’s degrees in secondary/elementary education, and a special education degree. She worked for Crownpoint Boarding School for 40 years. She was also a professor and union head representative at the University of Arizona in Tucson.

Vivian enjoyed stitching, crocheting, and always helping people. She loved to talk to family, friends and the community.

Vivian is survived by her husband, Harry Hubbard; daughters, Lucynthia Hubbard, Pamelisa Johnson, Mara Hubbard, Kimberly Hubbard, Verranda Hubbard and Deidra Hubbard; father, Howard Abeita; brothers, Harrison Martin and Earnest Abeita; sisters, Vern Abeita, Vaida Black, LaVern Abeita and Sheila Abeita; maternal grandparents, Tom and Edith Charley; paternal grandparents, Betty and Frank Abeita; and 22 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.

Vivian is preceded in death by her sons, Harris Hubbard and Haroldson Hubbard; mother, Mary C. Abeita Charley; brothers, Roger Abeita, Emerson Abeita and Marvine Martin; sisters, Larena Charles, Velma Dixon, Rosita Abeita, Mary Ann Tracy and Debra Gonzales; and aunt, Annie Charley.

Pallbearers were Ernest Abeita, Kaya Sprague, Deqwon Samora, Noah Sprague, Kishoun Sprague, T.J. Johnson and Deidra Hubbard.

Honorary pallbearers were Harry Hubbard, Toby Jimson, Sean Freeman, Jimmie Abeita, Harrison Martin, Vern Abeita, Sheldon Billie, Cory Black and Luke Jimson.

Cope Memorial oversaw arrangements.