Obituaries for August 29, 2024

Clifford A. Burbank

ST. MICHAELS, Ariz. — Graveside service for Clifford Askie Burbank, 66, of St. Michaels, Arizona, was held Aug. 26 at Rollie Mortuary in Gallup, with Rev. Henry Dabang officiating.

Clifford was born Oct. 29, 1957, in Fort Defiance, into the Tó’áhaní (Near the Water Clan), born for Bit’ahnii (Under His Cover Clan). He passed away Aug. 14, 2024, in Gallup.

Clifford is survived by his son, Brian Burbank; daughter, Melissa Burbank; brothers, Charles Burbank, Franklin Burbank and Donald Burbank; sisters, Rosella Burbank, Delphine Burbank and Rhoda Burbank; and three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Clifford is preceded in death by wife, Hazel Burbank; mother, Helen Burbank; and father, Askie Paul Burbank.

Rollie Mortuary oversaw arrangements.

Lee M. Shondee

GANADO, Ariz. — Funeral services for Lee Michael Shondee, 55, of Kinlichee, Arizona, will be held Friday, Aug. 30, at 10 a.m., at the LDS Church in Ganado, Arizona. Burial will follow at the Kinlichee community cemetery.

Lee was born Feb. 11, 1969, in Fort Defiance, into the Mą’ii deeshgiizhinii (Coyote Pass Clan), born for Naakai dine’é (Mexican Clan). He passed away Aug. 25, 2024, in Alamogordo, New Mexico.

Lee attended Ganado schools and Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute in Albuquerque.

Lee is survived by his nephew, Lynol Williams; father, Hernel L. Shondee; sisters, Shirlene, Myrene and Marlena Shondee; and five grandchildren.

Lee is preceded in death by his mother, Marlene M. Shondee; and nephew, Lyle J. Williams.

Pallbearers will be Jona Shondee, Eugene James, Lynol Williams, and Vernon Roan.

A reception will take place at the Kinlichee Chapter House following services.

Silver Creek Mortuary oversaw arrangements.

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