Obituaries for March 14, 2019

Angela I. Newman

GALLUP — Funeral services for Angela I. Newman (birth name: Anita Arviso), 75, were held March 11 at the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Gallup. Interment followed at the Rehoboth Christian Cemetery in Rehoboth, New Mexico.

Angela was born Oct. 21, 1943, to Juanita G. Louis and Frank Arviso, in Crownpoint, into the Tsi’naajinii (Black Streak Wood People Clan), born for Naakai dine’é (Mexican Clan). She passed away March 5, 2019, at the Lovelace Medical Center in Albuquerque. Angela is survived by Colette D. Newman, Michael F. Newman, Joseph J. Newman, Harriet J. Newman, Turak J. Newman, Daniel P. Newman, 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Angela graduated from Cathedral High School in Gallup, and attended Hayward Business College in California, Becone Business College in Muskogee, Oklahoma, and Lamson Business College in Phoenix. Angela was a member of the Native American Church and enjoyed the powwow circle and loved to travel throughout the U.S. and into Canada.

Pallbearers were Eugene Louis Jr., Garrett Louis, Michael F. Newman, Joseph J. Newman, Carlos Arviso and Jonah Jackson. Honorary pallbearers were Ernest Arviso Sr., Eugene Louis Sr. and Shaundiin Newman.

Adam J. Silver

SANTA FE — Graveside service for Adam J. Silver, 73, of Manuelito, New Mexico, will take place Friday, March 22, at 10:30 a.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery with Edward Wolfard officiating.

Adam was born Jan. 20, 1946, in Manuelito, into the Kinyaa’áanii (Towering House Clan). He passed away Feb. 24, 2019, in Farmington. Adam grew up on the reservation in New Mexico and graduated from Intermountain High School in Brigham City, Utah. He enlisted in the Army in 1966 and served in Vietnam.

Adam lived in California where he pursued a dream to become an actor. He was also a talented musician, playing the guitar for audiences, writing his own music, and listening to music, especially spiritual music and Elvis Presley. Adam worked as a mechanic and was a welder for Bethlehem Steel. He also worked as a truck driver and spent his later years in Farmington. Adam helped others when he could and had a generous spirit. He is much loved and will be missed.

Adam is survived by his daughters, Cina McBride and Jayla Muhlhauser; parents, Sadie Silver and Frank Johnson; sister, Elsie Robinson; and four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Brewer Lee and Larkin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jerry Yazzie

GALLUP — Funeral services for Jerry Yazzie, 36, were held March 12 at Rollie Mortuary in Gallup. Interment followed at the family plot in Vanderwagen, New Mexico.

Jerry was born July 28, 1982, in Gallup. He passed away March 2, 2019, in Albuquerque.

Rollie Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.

Adella B. Sam

WIDE RUINS, Ariz. — Graveside service for Adella B. Sam, 83, of Wide Ruins, Arizona, will be held Saturday, March 16, at 10 a.m. (MDT) at the Wide Ruins community cemetery with Albert Yazzie officiating.

Adella was born April 4, 1930, in Wide Ruins, into the Kinlichíi’nii (Red House People Clan), born for Tábaahá (Water’s Edge Clan). She passed away March 10, 2019, in Show Low, Arizona. Adella attended school at Ganado Mission and was employed as a dorm aide at Wide Ruins Boarding School and taught weaving at Sanders Junior High School. She enjoyed weaving and beading.

Adella is survived by her husband, Carl Joe Sam; daughters, Rosita Lee, Rose Lee, Eleanor Lee, Elvira Lee, Laverne Souva, Nevelyn Lee, Rhoda Lee and Cassandra Lee; brother, Howard Lee; sisters, Eunice Lee, Margaret Sandoval, Barbara Anderson, Louise King, Angie Hayes and Katheleen Lee; and 36 grandchildren and 47 great-grandchildren.

Adella is preceded in death by her mother, Alice Lee; daughter, Brenda Lee; and sons, Emerson Lee and Austin Lee Jr. Pallbearers will be Emery Lee, Adrian Lee Manzaneviz, Damien Souva, Marwin Joe, Craig Smallcanyon and Douglas Smallcanyon. Honorary pallbearer will be Josiah Miles. A reception will take place at the Wide Ruins Chapter House following service. Silver Creek Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Anthony Scott Sr.

FORT DEFIANCE — Funeral services for Anthony Scott Sr., 61, of Fort Defiance, will be held today, March 14, at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Fort Defiance, with Father Blaine officiating. Burial will follow at the Fort Defiance Veterans Cemetery.

Anthony was born May 31, 1957, in Fort Defiance, into the Áshiihí (Salt People Clan), born for Tábaahá (Water’s Edge Clan). He passed away March 9, 2019, in Gallup.

Anthony attended Intermountain Indian School in Brigham City, Utah, and was employed as a reclamation worker for Carbon Coal Company and security guard/maintenance for Window Rock Unified School District.

He also worked as a truck driver, laborer and rancher. Anthony enjoyed auto repairing, carpentry, tending to his livestock, hauling wood, working around the house, spending time with his family and was a Denver Broncos and Lakers fan.

Anthony is survived by his wife, Vera Jones Scott; sons, Aaron Scott, Aaronson Scott, Eric Scott and Vernon Yazzie; daughter, Verlincina Scott; brother, Nelson Scott Sr.; and 20 grandchildren. Anthony is preceded in death by Anthony Scott Jr., Anthonita Scott, Verncina Scott, Ericson Scott and Everettson Scott.

Pallbearers will be Aaron Scott, Aaronson Scott, Eric Scott, Vernon Yazzie, Manuel Cleveland and Nelson Scott Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Delbert Damon Jr., Nolson Scott, Nelson Scott Sr., Albert Cleveland, DeRandel Scott and Kevin John.

A reception will take place at the Fort Defiance Chapter House following services. Silver Creek Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Romero Begay

CHINLE — Funeral services for Romero Begay, of Chinle, were held March 8 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church with Father Joseph officiating. Interment followed at the family plot in Chinle.

Romero was born March 20, 1970, in Ganado, Arizona, into the Naasht’ézhí Tábaahá (Water’s Edge Clan), born for Ma’ii deeshgiizhinii (Coyote Pass Clan). He passed away March 1, 2019, in Phoenix.

Romero graduated from Phoenix Indian High School and enjoyed fishing, drumming and had his own disc jockey service. Romero is survived by his sons, Lovato Begay and Valentino Begay; daughter, Shauntell Begay; parents, Barbara and Stanley Begay; sisters, Jackie Begay, Brinda Begay and Yolanda Begay; grandparents, Roy and Louise Notah; and eight grandchildren.

Honorary pallbearers were Lovato Begay, Orlando Paisano, Frank Paisano, Daniel Basham, Nathan Towne and Christopher Towne. Summit Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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