Obituaries for May 21, 2015

Chee Henry Jr.

GALLUP — Funeral services for Chee Henry Jr., 54, will be held Friday, May 22, at 10 a.m.at Rollie Mortuary in Gallup.

Burial will follow at the Gallup City Cemetery.

Chee was born Jan.7, 1961, in Crownpoint, into the Bit’ahnii (Under His Cover Clan), born for T‡chii’nii (Red Running Into the Water People Clan).

He died May 17, 2015, in Albuquerque.

Chee graduated from Crownpoint High School and was currently attending classes for his CDL.

He accomplished a lot in the rodeo circuit attending and judging the rodeos, and won numerous buckles when he was a team roper.

He enjoyed going to bingos, traveling to rodeos with his family, and spending time with his grandchildren.

Chee is survived by Carletts Henry, Christopher Henry, Carnelise Henry, and Colby Henry.

Chee is preceded in death by Eleanor Henry.

Pallbearers will be Carletts Henry, Christopher Henry, Carnelise Henry, Colby Henry, Danny Henry, and Neilson Hanley.

Rollie Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Elizabeth Nelson

LUKACHUKAI, Ariz. — Funeral services for Elizabeth Nelson, 68, of Lukachukai, Ariz., will be held Saturday, May 23, at 10 a.m.at the Catholic Church in Lukachukai, with Father Pabtao officiating.

Burial will follow at the family plot cemetery at Cold Water Springs in Lukachukai.

Elizabeth was born Sept.15, 1946, in Lukachukai, into the Ta’neeszahnii (Tangle Clan), born for Bit’ahnii (Under His Cover Clan).

She died May 18, 2015, in Flagstaff.

Elizabeth attended Lukachukai Boarding School and was a waitress and homemaker.

She was also employed at Child Welfare in Shiprock, and an interpreter for the Navajo Nation.

Elizabeth enjoyed spending time with family and friends, going to dances and rodeos, bingo, cooking, watching western movies, and telling stories.

Elizabeth is survived by her sons, Ricky Nelson and Bruce Nez; daughters, Marsha Tso, Audrey Nelson, Colleen Nelson, and Erica Nelson; sisters, Annie Begay, Louise Atene, and Mary Watson; and 15 grandchildren.

Elizabeth is preceded in death by her husband, Amos Nelson; father, Henry Shorty Nez; mother, Ella Mae Shorty Nez; brothers, Paul Johnson and Billy Johnson; sister, Dolly Johnson; and son, Zhealy Tso.

Pallbearers will be Bruce Nez, Ricky Nelson, Abraham Hammit, Leonard Luengas, Robert Leonard, and Dennis Begay Jr.

Honorary pallbearers will be James Begay Jr., Evangeline Begay, Jerry Smith, Dean Chee, Brian Nez, and Billy Tom.

A reception will take place at the Nelson’s residence (NHA No.8) in Lukachukai, following services.

Silver Creek Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Franklin Dedman

BLACK MOUNTAIN, Ariz.– Funeral services for Franklin Dedman, 59, of Cottonwood, Ariz., will be held today, May 21, at 10 a.m.at the Black Mountain Church in Black Mountain, Ariz., with Daniel Smiley officiating.

Burial will follow at the family plot in Cottonwood.

Franklin was born May 15, 1956, in Salina Springs, Ariz., into the Tódich’ii’nii (Bitter Water Clan), born for Tsénjikini (Honey Combed Rock People Clan).

He died May 17, 2015, in Cottonwood.

Franklin attended Chinle High School and enjoyed basketball, watching TV, football, and being with family and friends.

Franklin is survived by his brothers, Anthony Dedman, Timothy Dedman, Harry Nez, and Bruce Charley; and sister, Alta Cleveland.

Franklin is preceded in death by his parents, John and Jane Dedman; grandparents, Tom and Eva Charley; and Lillie Housteen, Lillian Housteen, Lena Charley, John Charley, and Zonnie Charley.

Pallbearers will be Skylor Housteen, Timothy Dedman, Sheldon Cleveland, Brent Charley, Maverick Charley, Tyson Charley, Harry Nez, Harry Charley, and Bruce Charley.

Honorary pallbearers will be Henry Wagner, Alton Wagner, Steven Cleveland, Jonah Charley, Jon Charley, Anthony Dedman, Bruce Charley, Jeffrey Cleveland, Harry Nez, and Harry Charley.

Silver Creek Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Willard “Tex” Price

I would like to take this time to thank my family, friends, veterans, and the community for their prayers and assistance during the passing of our loved one, Willard “Tex” Price.

Tex was a rancher and an influential person who encouraged and supported many people with his presence and wisdom.

He was more than a father, husband, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend.

Tex will be missed and remembered by many, but not forgotten.

As a mother, I am deeply saddened and hurt by the loss of my most beloved son, sh’ yaz hee.

My heart is broken and I cannot express the deep hole in my heart today.

Thank you so much for the loving and caring gestures.

Keep our family in your prayers and thoughts.

God bless!

Julie H. Price

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