Obituaries for June 4, 2026
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Ephraim A. Atencio
ALBUQUERQUE – Funeral services for Ephraim Aaron Atencio, 45, of To’Hajiilee, New Mexico, were held June 2 at the Daniel’s Funeral Carlisle Chapel in Albuquerque. Interment followed at the To’Hajiilee Gateway to Heaven.
Ephraim A. Atencio, Oct. 18, 1980 – 2026
Ephraim was born Oct. 18, 1980, in Albuquerque, into the Kinyaa’áanii (Towering House Clan), born for Tábąąhá (Water’s Edge Clan). He passed away in To’Hajiilee.
Ephraim was employed as a laborer and enjoyed cooking, weaving, singing powwow songs, working and helping his elders.
Ephraim is survived by his parents, Rita Skeet and Cecil Atencio; children, Ephraim Eyan Atencio, Kee Atencio, Alliana Atencio and Nizhoni Atencio; and sister, Carmelita Atencio-Tewahaftewa.
Ephraim is preceded in death by his brother, Dewart Skeet; and grandmothers, Margaret Martin and Bessie Garcia.
Pallbearers were Nathan Platero, Johnny Chavez, Lannie Dion, Augustine Tewa, Leander Peters and James Madalena Jr.
Honorary pallbearers were Ephraim Eyan Atencio, Kee Atencio, Louis Antonio Fernandez-Atencio, Lawrence Yazzie Jr. and Christina Yazzie.
Daniel’s Funeral Carlisle Chapel oversaw arrangements.
Kelvin L. Akeson
GALLUP – Funeral services for Kelvin L. Akeson, 58, of Gallup, were held June 1 in Gallup. Interment followed in Rehoboth, New Mexico.
Kelvin L. Akeson, March 22, 1968 – May 26, 2026
Kelvin was born March 22, 1968, in Lincoln, Nebraska. He passed away May 26, 2026, in Gallup.
Kelvin earned a bachelor’s degree in English at Fort Lewis College and worked for TCI Media, Gallup Police Department, and Gallup Public Schools. He enjoyed bagpiping, biking, board games, and acting.
Kelvin is survived by his wife, Geraldine Akeson; mother, Marilyn Akeson; and siblings, Curt Akeson, Kenny Akeson, Julie Goon, Terri Goon, Jeff Goon, Genevieve Sandoval, Gary Platero, Benson Platero, Garrison Platero and Herbert Platero Jr.
Kelvin is preceded in death by his mother, Yvonne Akeson; and father, Walter Akeson.
Pallbearers were the Gallup Police Department Honor Guard.
Honorary pallbearers were Curt Akeson, Kenny Akeson, Jeff Goon, Gary Platero, Benson Platero, Garrison Platero, Herbert Platero Jr. and Shaun Padilla.
Rollie Mortuary oversaw arrangements.
Olivia A. Anderson
GALLUP – Funeral services for Olivia Ann Anderson, 60, of Gallup, were held June 1 at Rollie Mortuary in Gallup, with Pastor Neil Foerster officiating. Interment followed in Brimhall, New Mexico.
Olivia was born July 19, 1965, into the Tó’aheedlíinii (Water Flow Together Clan), born for Bit’ahnii (Under His Cover Clan). Her nálí is Kinłichíi’nii (Red House); cheii is Kinyaa’áanii (Towering House). She passed away May 21, 2026, in Albuquerque.
Olivia attended Crownpoint High School and was employed with the Navajo Nation. She enjoyed crocheting and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Olivia is survived by her sons, Orrin Anderson, O’Ryan Anderson, Ornile Anderson and Isaac Torrez; and daughters, Lynelle Anderson and Angelic Torrez.
Olivia is preceded in death by her mother, Rose C. Lee; father, Jimmie Jarvison; and daughter, Lynette Anderson.
Pallbearers were Alexis Tom, Aliett Tom, Toby Anderson, Jerrod Reeves, Zachary Parsons and Micah Gruber.
Honorary pallbearers were Orrin Anderson, O’Ryan Anderson and Ornile Anderson.
Rollie Mortuary oversaw arrangements.
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