Obituaries for Nov. 8, 2018

Annie B. Sandoval

GALLUP — Funeral services for Annie B. Sandoval, 85, will be held Friday, Nov. 9, at 2 p.m. at Rollie Mortuary in Gallup. Burial will follow at the Gallup City Cemetery.

Annie was born July 11, 1933, in Fort Defiance, into the Áshiihí (Salt People Clan), born for Táchii’nii (Red Running Into the Water People Clan). Her chei is Bit’ahnii (Folded Arms). She passed away Nov. 4, 2018, in Albuquerque. Annie made Navajo rugs and enjoyed sewing, loved to spend time with her grandchildren, listen to the radio (KGAK) Navajo Hour, doing her beadwork, playing bingo scratchers, and going to the bingo hall with her husband before he passed away.

Annie is survived by her sons, Danny Sandoval Jr. and Samuel Sandoval; daughters, Carol Sandoval, Judith Sandoval, and Christine Sandoval; brothers, Robert Betonie and Stanley Thompson; and sister, Lorreta Begay. Annie is preceded in death by her husband, Danny Sandoval Sr.; son, Daniel Sandoval; daughter, Connie Sandoval; mother, Cecilia B. Thompson; brother, Johnny Betonie; and granddaughter, Racheal Sandoval. Pallbearers will be Danny Sandoval Jr., Samuel Sandoval, Donovan Sandoval, Nathaniel Sandoval, Isaiah Sandoval, Jeremy Elwood, Isreal Sandoval, and Jonathan Sandoval.

Rollie Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Mary H. Dennison

COUNSELOR, N.M. — Gravesite service for Mary H. Dennison, 84, of Counselor, New Mexico, will be held Friday, Nov. 9, at 10 a.m. at the Counselor cemetery with Kevin Chiquito officiating.

Mary was born May 15, 1934, in Counselor, into the Hashk’aa hadzohí (Yucca Fruit-Strung-Out-In-A-Line Clan), born for Tsenabahilnii (Sleep Rock People Clan). She passed away Nov. 1, 2018, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Mary was a homemaker who enjoyed knitting, crocheting, playing at the casino, practicing her traditional ways, and spending time with relatives and grandchildren in Counselor. Mary is survived by her daughters, Daisy Dennison and Ella Dennison; sister, Cha’pah Pinto; and 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Mary is preceded in death by her mother, Haz de baá Herrera; father, Mariano Herrera; husband, Willie Dennison; sons, Willie Dennison Jr. and Alex Dennison; daughter, Roselyn Dennison; sister, Louise Sala; and granddaughter, McKenzie Martinez. Pallbearers will be Wilburt Sala, James Sala, Roger Herrera, Ted Martinez, Woodrow Dennison, and Manuel Sala. Honorary pallbearers will be Cha’pah Pinto, Daisy Dennison, Ella Dennison, and Woodrow Dennison.

A reception will take place at the Counselor Chapter House following service. Daniels Family Funeral Services-Alameda Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Bill (William) Peck

MILAN, N.M. — A memorial service for Bill (William) Peck, 68, of Milan, New Mexico, will be held Friday, Nov. 9, at 10 a.m. at the Grace Baptist Church (on Airport Road) in Milan. Bill left this world to join his beloved wife, Kathy Peck, in heaven on Oct. 26, 2018.

Bill, Kathy, and their daughter Katrina moved to Milan in 1990 for work opportunities. Kathy worked at Cibola General Hospital until her death in January 2015 after a short battle with breast cancer. Bill worked the flea markets on the Navajo Nation mostly in Arizona, bringing much-needed housewares and various used merchandise to the people. When that became too much for him, he switched to selling “Bill’s Hot Roasted Corn” from his big yellow corn trailer. Bill became a favorite of the Navajo people because he always chose the sweetest and freshest corn he could get. Plus his friendly outgoing personality entertained and warmed the people, making them feel special while in his presence.

Bill’s life took a devastating turn when Kathy passed quietly at home in her sleep beside him. He has slowly adapted to the heartbreak, though not always choosing the best people to be around during these years. Bill was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer at the end of April 2018 and chose not to undergo treatment. He just wanted to be comfortable and pain-free. His daughter eventually found a safe assisted living home for him when it became clear he could no longer care for himself.

Bill finally succumbed to the cancer after six months and passed comfortably with his daughter at his side. Bill is survived by his daughter, Katrina Peck; mother-in-law, Lenore Cain; and siblings, both his and his wife’s, and friends. Bill is preceded in death by his parents, Buchard and Faye Peck; stepmother, Helen Peck; and many family and friends through his years on this planet. Bill has been cremated per his wishes to no longer take up space on the earth.

Virgil Woody Spencer

GALLUP — Funeral services for Virgil Woody Spencer, 36, will be held Friday, Nov. 9, at 10 a.m. at Rollie Mortuary in Gallup. Burial will follow at the Gallup City Cemetery.

Virgil was born April 22, 1982, into the Tódích’íi’nii (Bitter Water Clan), born for Dziltl’ahnii (Mountain Cove Clan). His nalis are Rachel B. and Sam Joe Spencer; cheis are Lloyd and Marie Baldwin. He passed away Nov. 3, 2018, in Purty Rock, Mentmore, New Mexico. Virgil attended La Mesa Elementary School in Albuquerque, and Gallup Central High School.

Virgil is survived by his father, Woody Spencer; and daughter, Hope Spencer. Virgil is preceded in death by his mother, Arlene Spencer; and brother, Lloyd Spencer. Pallbearers will be Sameron Spencer, Salentino Spencer, Amos Lee, Jerome Lee, Patrick Morgan, and Keanu Mitchell. Rollie Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Laurice A. Price

ST. MICHAELS, Ariz. — Funeral services for Laurice A. Price, 46, of Fort Defiance, were held Nov. 3 at the Mary, Mother of Mankind Church in St. Michaels, Arizona, with Father Jose Gutay officiating. Interment followed at the family plot in Fort Defiance.

Laurice was born June 26, 1972, in Fort Defiance, into the Tábaahá (Water’s Edge Clan), born for Tl’ááshchí’í (Red Bottom People Clan). She passed away Oct. 31, 2018, in Gallup. Laurice is survived by her brother, Lorne A. Price; sisters, Lorinda Roanhorse and Lenora Whippi; and three grandchildren.

Laurice is preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy and Lorenzo Price; and grandparents, Ruth and Dean Hickman. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers were family members.

Silver Creek Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.

Larson McCork

GALLUP — Funeral services for Larson McCork, 33, were held Nov. 2 at Rollie Mortuary in Gallup. Interment followed at the Sunset Cemetery in Gallup.

Larson was born Aug. 4, 1985, into the Tsi’naajinii (Black Streak Wood People Clan), born for Táchii’nii (Red Running Into the Water People Clan). He passed away Oct. 27, 2018. Larson attended Tohatchi Elementary/Middle School and JFK Middle School, graduating from Gallup High School in 2003. He worked at Albertson’s in Gallup. Larson enjoyed cookouts with family, spending time with his children, working on electronics, playing video games, playing basketball with his nieces and nephews, playing the drums, and was a fan of the Philadelphia Eagles and Minnesota Timberwolves.

Larson is survived by his parents, Rena and Larry McCork of Rock Springs, New Mexico; sisters, Gena McCork and Sherry McCork of Gallup; brother, Terry McCork of Rock Springs; and four children, Larinda McCork, Larson McCork Jr., Laren McCork, and Laramie McCork. Larson is preceded in death by his sister, Sharon McCork; nali, Lee McCork; and grandparents, Elizabeth Garcia and Kee John Garcia Sr. Pallbearers were Larry McCork, Shyrah Willie, Casey Willie, Christopher McCork, Fred Garcia, Leo Garcia, Lorenzo C., and Daryl Gonzales.

Rollie Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.

Tyrone Michael Allen Nez Sr.

FORT DEFIANCE — Funeral services for Tyrone Michael Allen Nez Sr., 39, of Fort Defiance, will be held Saturday, Nov. 10, at 10 a.m. at the Family Church Assembly of God in Fort Defiance, with Pastor Ken Delaney officiating. Burial will follow in Fort Defiance.

Tyrone was born July 2, 1979, in Gallup, into Áshiihí (Salt People Clan), born for Tódích’íi’nii (Bitter Water Clan). He passed away Nov. 3, 2018, in Phoenix. Tyrone graduated from Window Rock High School and attended the University of Arizona. He was an artist, tattoo artist, and master gardener. Tyrone is survived by his sons, Tremahn Nez, Trevon Nez, Zavion Nez, Tyrone Nez Jr., and Julien Nez; parents, Carolyn Bailey, Mike Nez, and Helena Peshlakai-Nez; brothers, Christopher Nez, Donovan Nez, Marco Nez, Derrick Nez, and Delbert Nez; sisters, Twila Dickson, Moriko Nez, Delia Nez, and Elizabeth Nez; grandparents, Nelllie Wiedmeyer and Daniel Atcitty Sr.; and four grandchildren.

Tyrone is preceded in death by Lillian R. Atcitty and Monieka Monta Nez. Pallbearers will be Christopher Nez, Donovan Nez, Marco Nez, Derrick Nez, Delbert Nez, Rudy Dickson, Lyle Jackson, and Michael Hoskie. Honorary pallbearers will be Tremahn Nez, Trevon Nez, Zavion Nez, Tyrone Nez Jr., and Julien Nez.

A reception will take place at the Family Life Center in Fort Defiance, following services. Summit Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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