Obituaries for April 7, 2022

Maybelle Jones

GALLUP — Funeral services for Maybelle (Maloney) Jones, 82, of Gallup, will be held today, April 7, at 10 a.m., at Cope Memorial Chapel in Gallup. Burial will follow at the Rehoboth cemetery in Rehoboth, New Mexico.

Maybelle was born Sept. 27, 1939, in Tuba City, into the Hashk’ąą hadzohí (Yucca Fruit-Strung-Out-In-A-Line Clan), born for Tódích’íi’nii (Bitter Water Clan). She passed away April 1, 2022, in Gallup.

Maybelle attended Belmont School in Arizona, Wingate High School in Fort Wingate, New Mexico, and the University of New Mexico-Gallup Branch. She worked at Paramount Café, J.C. Penney, Tse Bonito Elementary and Fort Wingate Elementary, retiring in 2004.

Maybelle loved sewing, arts and crafts, traveling, playing bingo and family gatherings.

Maybelle is survived by her husband, Stewart Jones; children, Douglas, Darlene, Brenda, Jacqueline, Alvin, Brian, Sylvia Henderson, and Delores Lee; siblings, Mazie T., Madeline S., Elizabeth B., Margaret M., Connie M., Merle C., Rebecca H., and Wilma L.; and 21 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

Maybelle is preceded in death by her mother, Betty McCabe-Maloney; father, James Maloney; brother, Wilmer Maloney; sister, MaryLou Herrera; daughter, Beverly Gorman; and great-grandson, Isiah Crum.

Pallbearers will be Albert Williams Jr., Derrick Henderson, Isaac Tom, Tupac Crum, Kareem Crum, and Ryan Williams.

Honorary pallbearers will be Ken Soudaly and Moises Rosales.

A reception will take place at the Gallup Community Service Center at 1 p.m., following services.

Cope Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

John J. Deel

KAIBETO, Ariz. — On March 4, 2022, a procession for John Jerry Deel, 89, began from Valley Ridge Mortuary in Tuba City, to Kaibeto, Arizona. Burial and graveside service were held at the Deel family ranch followed by a reception at the Pure Heart Bible Church in Kaibeto.

John was born March 12, 1932, to Esitty Sonny Begay and Yazzie Begay of Big Mountain, Arizona, into the Tábąąhá (Water’s Edge Clan), Kinyaa’áanii (Towering House Clan), Chishí (Chiricahua Apache), and ‘Áshįįhí (Salt People Clan). He passed away Feb. 26, 2022, in Flagstaff, with his family by his bedside. He was the oldest of six children.

At the age of 14, John’s mother passed away and his late aunt, Ashikeh Bitsie, took him under her wing and enrolled him into the BIA School-Sherman Institute in Riverside, California, where in 1954 he graduated from the five-year program in literacy and vocational training of carpentry.

Upon graduating, John started work with the U.S. Forest Service in Yosemite National Park, California, as a firefighter and worked on flood prevention projects until 1960.

In 1960, John moved back to the Navajo Reservation and married his wife Rose and started a family. He found work with the Navajo Tribe in law enforcement and held a position as a police officer from 1960 to 1978. His duties were all related to public safety, crime prevention and protecting life and property. He retired from law enforcement in 1978 and held various jobs as a security officer, firefighter and rancher.

John’s family will miss his quiet ways. He was a great father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He provided for his family and showered them with love and support in so many ways.

John is survived by his wife, Rose Lee Deel, of Kaibeto; siblings, Jane Yellowhair, John Leo Begay and Thomas Deel Sr.; and eight children, 26 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and many other family members from Big Mountain.

Dad, Grandpa…rest in peace.

Allan T. Morez Sr.

GALLUP — Funeral services for Allan Tommy Morez Sr., 77, of Mariano Lake, New Mexico, will be held Friday, April 8, at 1:30 p.m., at Rollie Mortuary in Gallup, with Rev. Theodore Charles officiating. Burial will follow in Rehoboth, New Mexico.

Allan was born June 14, 1944, in Fort Defiance, into the Mą’ii deeshgiizhinii (Coyote Pass Clan), born for Kiyaa’áanii (Towering House Clan). He passed away March 30, 2022, in Gallup.

Allan attended Carson City High School in Nevada, and welding school in Dallas, Texas. He worked for the City of Gallup, welder for Cox Fence in Mesquite, Texas, and Kerr-McGee in Church Rock, New Mexico.

Allan was a rancher, welder, artist, and a member of the Native American Church. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Allan is survived by his wife, Louise Lee; sons, Allan T. Morez Jr. and Alton T. Morez; daughter, Cynthia Nez; father, Alex Morez; brother, Fred Morez; sisters, Mary Morez and Helen Morez; and 16 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

Allan is preceded in death by Mary Morez, Joe Yazzie and Junior Yazzie.

Pallbearers will be Allan Jr., Liam Morez, Franklin Begay, Patrick Begay, Derrick Chavez, and Alton Morez.

Honorary pallbearers will be Lorenzo Morez, Nelson Morez, Alex Mariano, and Shawn Grey.

A reception will take place in Rehoboth, following services.

Rollie Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Octavian C. Clauschee (March 5, 1988 — March 9, 2022)

FLAGSTAFF — Graveside service for Octavian (Tave) Cody Clauschee, 34, of Kayenta, will be held Saturday, April 9, at 10 a.m. (MST) at the Citizens Cemetery in Flagstaff.

Octavian was born March 5, 1988, to Jefferson Clauschee and Helen Cody in Gouldings, Utah. His Navajo clans are Tódích’íi’nii (Bitter Water Clan), born for Lók’aa’ dine’é (Reed People Clan). His maternal grandfather is Naakai dine’é (Mexican) and paternal grandfather is Tł’ááshchí’í (Red Bottom People). He suddenly passed away on March 9, 2022, in Mesa, Arizona.

In 2007, Octavian graduated from Monument Valley High in Kayenta, and enjoyed hanging out with friends and family.

Octavian is survived by his children, Shayna and Damian Begay; parents, Jefferson Clauschee and Helen Cody; siblings, Mildred Fuller, Marcella Cody, Charlene Caddo, Terrance Clauschee, and Jeffrey Clauschee; and a large extended family.

For those that cannot attend in person can join virtually by downloading the Free Conference Call app and texting 928-207-8480 for further instruction.

Abrazo Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Faron Martine

PINEHILL, N.M. — Graveside service for Faron Martine, 59, of Pinehill, New Mexico, was held April 4 in Pinehill, with Randy Chatto officiating.

Faron was born May 26, 1962, in Zuni, New Mexico. He passed away March 28, 2022, in Albuquerque.

Faron graduated from high school in Zuni, and earned an associate’s degree in business management from Eastern New Mexico University. He was employed at the Best Western Hotel and also worked as a manager at the Pinehill Market, lifeguard at the Pinehill Public Pool, and was part of an oil rig crew.

Faron enjoyed being outdoors and playing football, basketball and softball.

Faron is survived by his daughter, Telaya Unah; parents, Annie and Jim Martine; brothers, Furlin Martine, Foster Martine and Floyd Martine; sisters, Iris and Victoria; grandparents, Robert Edsitty and Juanita McCurtain; and two grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Joe Henio, Calvin Henio, Jonathan Henio, Savoy Martine, Josh Martine, and Lance Begay.

Rollie Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.

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