Obituaries for May 21, 2026

Posted by Navajo Times | May 21, 2026 | Obituaries |

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Andrew DuBoise

JONES RANCH, N.M. – Funeral services for Andrew DuBoise, 50, of Jones Ranch, New Mexico, were held May 18 at the Spring Valley Fellowship Church in Jones Ranch, with Pastor Fred DuBoise officiating. Interment followed in Jones Ranch.

Andrew DuBoise, May 8, 1976 – May 13, 2026

Andrew was born May 8, 1976, in Gallup, into the Tsénahabiłnii (Sleep Rock People Clan), born for Tábąąhá (Water’s Edge Clan). He passed away May 13, 2026, in Jones Ranch.

Andrew attended Chichiltah Day School, Roosevelt Elementary School, Wingate Elementary School, and Wingate High School. He worked as a logger in Heber, Arizona; Kanab, Utah; and Angel Fire, New Mexico. He also worked as a tire installer at A-1 Tires.

Andrew enjoyed helping people haul wood and working on vehicles for family and friends. He also helped set up revival tents for his brother, Jerry DuBoise, and uncles, Pastor David DuBoise and Pastor Fred DuBoise.

Andrew is survived by his sisters, Delphine Dooline, Carlene DuBoise and Rochelle Johnson.

Andrew is preceded in death by his mother, Alice DuBoise; father, Roy Bluebird; and grandmother, Mary James DuBoise.

Rollie Mortuary oversaw arrangements.

Derald V. Haley

GALLUP – Funeral services for Derald “Poncho” Victor Haley, 46, of Coyote Canyon, New Mexico, will be held Friday, May 22, at 10 a.m., at the Cope Memorial Chapel in Gallup, with Bishop Wesley Jones officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial.

Derald was born Sept. 14, 1979, in Gallup, into the Tódích’íi’nii (Bitter Water Clan), born for Tó’aheedlíinii (Water Flow Together Clan). He passed away May 18, 2026, in Gallup.

Derald graduated from Gallup High School in 1997 and earned an associate degree in business administration from the University of New Mexico-Gallup. He was employed with Home Depot and enjoyed riding his motorcycle.

Derald is survived by his wife, Freda Johnson; sons, Darnell Johnson, Cody Claude and Lane Begay; daughter, Jaclyn “Hannah” Yazzie; father, Joseph Haley; brothers, Valentino Haley and Randy Lilly; and sisters, Bobbie Haley and Jessica Haley.

Derald is preceded in death by his mother, Ruby Mary Haley; and grandparents, Billy Victor Nez Sr., Mary Rose Nez and Dorothy Lilly.

Cope Memorial oversaw arrangements.

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