Obituaries for June 18, 2026
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Rose A. Begay
GREASEWOOD, Ariz. – Funeral services for Rose Ann Begay, 89, of Nazlini, Arizona, were held June 15 in Greasewood, Arizona. Interment followed at the Nazlini community cemetery.
Rose Ann Begay, Aug. 16, 1936 – June 8, 2026
Rose was born Aug. 16, 1936, in Crystal Hill, Arizona, into the Kinyaa’áanii (Towering House Clan), born for Tsi’naajinii (Black Streak Wood People Clan). She passed away June 8, 2026, in Flagstaff.
Rose was a self-employed rug weaver who enjoyed raising animals.
Rose is survived by her children, Virginia Belen, Esther Yazzie, Hannah Yazzie, Hazel Lynch, Melvin Yazzie and Richard Yazzie; and 19 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Latrell Yazzie, Charleson Nez, Bronson Belin, Marcus Belin, Leland Belin and LeRoy Belin Jr.
Honorary pallbearers were Cordell Belin, Jemerson Net, Charleston Nez and Testeverde Nez.
Green Meadows oversaw arrangements.
Louis P. Doctor
FLAGSTAFF – Funeral services for Louis Paul Doctor, 68, of Tolani Lake, Arizona, were held June 17 at Lozano’s Flagstaff Mortuary. Interment followed at the Citizen’s Cemetery.
Louis Paul Doctor, Aug. 7, 1957 – June 13, 2026
Louis was born Aug. 7, 1957, in Bellemont, Arizona, into the Tsi’naajinii (Black Streak Wood People Clan), born for Táchii’nii (Red Running Into the Water People Clan). Her nálí is ‘Áshįįhí (Salt People); cheii is Dibé Łizhiní (Black Sheep). He passed away June 13, 2026, in Phoenix.
Louis is survived by his wife, Melanie Doctor; children, Kesheena, Kimberly, Miles, Kilohi, Michel McGahey, Julian Kahpeaysewat, David (Shanice) Wuttunee and Janice (Amin) Wuttunee; siblings, Oscar (Ellen) Doctor Jr., Linda (George) Baloo, Michael Doctor, Kyle (Sharon) Doctor and Marjorie (Jessie) Delmar; and one grandchild.
Louis is preceded in death by Roberta Doctor and Oscar Doctor Sr.
Pallbearers were Greg Valdez, Kilohi Doctor, David Doctor and Michael McGahey.
Honorary pallbearers were Eldon Weaselchild, Peter Eagle, Vincent Kahpeaysewat and Radford Black Rider.
Lozano’s Flagstaff Mortuary oversaw arrangements.
Adrian Tsosie
Adrian Tsosie, March 8, 1977 – June 14, 2026
CHINLE – Funeral services for Adrian Tsosie, 49, of Chinle, will be today, June 18, at 10 a.m., at the Chinle Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Chinle.
Adrian was born March 8, 1977, in Dallas, Texas, into the Kiyaa’áanii (Towering House Clan), born for Tł’ááshchí’í (Red Bottom People Clan). His nálí is Mą’ii Deeshgiizhnii (Coyote Pass); cheii is Hashk’ąą Hadzohó (Yucca Fruit-Strung-Out-In-A-Line). He passed away June 14, 2026, in Chinle.
Adrian graduated from Chinle High School in 1996 and served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2001-2009 with two tours in Iraq. He was employed with Chinle Indian Health Service.
Adrian is survived by his wife, Janelle Clarke Tsosie; sons, Adrian Tsosie Jr., Andrew Tsosie, Marcus Cummings, Jeremi Cummings and Will James; daughter, Adriana Tsosie; mother, Emma Guy Tsosie; sisters, Nacolette Tsosie and Georgette Watchman; and five grandchildren.
Adrian is preceded in death by his father, Thomas Tsosie.
Pallbearers will be Edwin Yazzie, Adrian Tsosie Jr., Andrew Tsosie, Ethan Watchman, Eric Watchman and Robert Lewis.
Honorary pallbearers will be Marcus Cummings and Jeremi Cummings.
A reception will take place at the Chinle Catholic Hall following services.
Silver Creek Mortuary oversaw arrangements.
Eddie P. Kurley
CORNFIELDS, Ariz. – Graveside service for Eddie Paul Kurley, 73, of Dulce, New Mexico, will be Friday, June 19, at 10 a.m., at the Taliman/Yazzie/Kurley family plot in Cornfields, Arizona.
Eddie was born Sept. 22, 1952, in Zuni, New Mexico, to Charles Paul and Nellie T. Kurley. He passed away June 3, 2026, following a long-term illness.
Eddie attended Zuni Christian School, Rehoboth High School, University of New Mexico, and TVI, where he received training as an electrician. He worked throughout the Southwest as an electrician for many years.
Eddie was a talented athlete who loved basketball and cross-country and remained a lifelong sports fan, especially of the Denver Broncos. In his later years, he enjoyed ranch life in Dulce.
Eddie is survived by his son, Shaun Kurley; sisters, Gloria Kurley, Charlene West and Antoinette Begay; brothers, Winfred, Stan and Floyd Kurley; and many relatives and friends.
A Celebration of Life will take place at the Cornfields Chapter House following service.
Anthony M. Pablo
GALLUP – Funeral services for Anthony M. Pablo, 35, of Iyanbito, New Mexico, will be today, June 18, at 10 a.m., at the Rollie Mortuary Palm Chapel in Gallup. Burial will follow in Gallup.
Anthony was born July 11, 1990, in Gallup, into the Tó Dík’ǫ́zhí (Salt Water Clan), born for ‘Áshįįhí (Salt People Clan). His nálí is Kinyaa’áanii (Towering House); cheii is Bit’ahnii (Under His Cover). He passed away June 5, 2026, in Albuquerque.
Anthony graduated from Gallup High School in 2002 and attended Central New Mexico Community College. He earned an associate degree in integrated studies in April 2019 and a certificate as an emergency medical technician in August 2019.
Anthony enjoyed hiking and served in the U.S. Marines from 2010-2015 as military police.
Anthony is survived by his parents, Tyrone and Gena Pablo; brothers, Richard Gail and Ethan Johnson; and grandmother, Elizabeth Jackson.
Anthony is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Eugene Jackson; and paternal grandparents, Ada and Alfred Pablo.
Pallbearers will be Richard Gail, Ethan Johnson, Elijah Begay, Matthew Begay, Jeremiah Begay and Dominik Duboise.
Honorary pallbearers will be Edward Tom, Chad Hand, Kyle Tom, Coby Tom, Gabriel Burgett and Ryan Phillipe.
A reception will take place at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints following services.
Rollie Mortuary oversaw arrangements.
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