Obituaries for Sept. 16, 2021

Jimmie K. Tsosie

KAYENTA — Graveside service for Jimmie Kee Tsosie, 75, of Kayenta, was held Sept. 14 at the Kayenta community cemetery.

Jimmie was born Sept. 9, 1946, into Bit’ahnii (Under His Cover Clan), born for Tódích’íi’nii (Bitter Water Clan). His nalí is Nóóda’í Táchii’nii; cheii is Kiyaa’áanii (Towering House). He passed away Sept. 9, 2021, in Phoenix.

Jimmie attended Intermountain Indian School and was employed with Peabody, retiring in 2007. He enjoyed taking care of livestock, welding, automotive repair, and vehicle restoration.

Jimmie is survived by his wife, Betty N. Tsosie; children, Lashina Tsosie, Jimerson Tsosie, Shirley Watch, Julie Riggs, Sherry Nephew, and Dolly Jim; brother, David Tsosie; and 23 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Jimmie is preceded in death by his parents, Betty Stanley-Tsosie and Sam Tsosie; and brothers, Johnny Tsosie and Jackie Tsosie.

Pallbearers were Jimerson Tsosie, Deion Tsosie, Joshua Riggs, Ethan Watch, Shane Bidtah, and Job Johnson.

Honorary pallbearers were Jimerson Tsosie, David Tsosie, Pete Riggs, and Ronald Watch.

Tuba City Valley Ridge Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.

Albert K. Morris

GALLUP — Funeral services for Albert Kenneth Morris, 68, of Tohatchi, New Mexico, were held Sept. 13 at the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Gallup, with Father Dale officiating. Interment followed in Tohatchi.

Albert was born Oct. 17, 1952, in Rehoboth, New Mexico, into the Tł’ógí (Hairy Ones/Weaver-Zia Clan), born for Táchii’nii (Red Running into the Water People Clan). He passed away Sept. 8, 2021, in St. Michaels, Arizona.

Albert graduated from Tohatchi High School in 1972 and received an associate’s degree from the University of New Mexico. He worked for Navajo Nation Fleet Management, CB Ray Electrical Enterprise, Navajo Tribal Utility Authority, and the City of Gallup.

Albert also worked as a teacher assistant and at Continental Divide Electric Co-op as an electrical line worker for 44-plus years.

Albert loved his family and grandchildren dearly. He enjoyed livestock, rodeos, traveling with family, and watching his grandchildren play sports.

Albert is survived by his wife, Rosita Roanhorse-Morris; son, Olyne Morris; daughters, Richelle Morris, Rolanda Morris-Morgan, Jacquelyn Morgan, Veronica Francisco-Lapahie, Colleen Smith, and Shania Morris; brothers, Ray Morris, Rex Morris Jr., Stanley Morris, Herman Morris, and Richard Morris; sisters, Teresa Bryant, Modesta Bitsi, Treva Roanhorse, Matilda Todacheene, and Edith Gann; and 18 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Albert is preceded in death by his parents, Marie Holyan and Rex Morris Sr.; granddaughter, Caressa Francis; and grandparents, Ninabaa and Charley Holyan.

Pallbearers were Lance Morris, Isaiah Morris, Cody Francis, Colby Lapahie, Ray Clark, Cody Johnson, and Charles S. Damon IV.

Honorary pallbearers were NTUA lineman crew and Continental Divide Electric Co-op lineman crew.

Rollie Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.

Mike Touchin

GALLUP — Funeral services for Mike Touchin, 33, of Church Rock, New Mexico, were held Sept. 11 at the Palm Chapel in Gallup, with Pastor Gordy Jim officiating. Interment followed at the Gallup City Cemetery.

Mike was born April 14, 1988, in Gallup, into the Haltsooí (Meadow People Clan), born for Naakai dine’é (Mexican Clan). He passed away Sept. 4, 2021, in Church Rock.

Mike worked for the Pueblo of Sandia Casino, Wal-Mart, and Goodwill. He enjoyed barbecuing, traveling, and playing with his nieces, nephews, and his best friend, his dog Marley. He was an online gamer, technologist “The Apple Guy,” guitarist, memorabilia collector, and comedian. He loved the Boston Red Sox and Chicago Bears, and watching NASCAR and NHRA.

Mike is survived by his mother, Gloria J. Touchine of Church Rock; father, Harvey Touchine of Iyanbito, New Mexico; brothers, Travis Touchine of Church Rock, and Tyson Tsosie and Vincent Tsosie, both of Iyanbito; sisters, Veronica Scott, Hannah Touchine and Tywla Tsosie, all of Iyanbito, and Tranette Tracey, Rosanna Kay and Hilary Touchine, all of Church Rock; and grandmother, Pastor Mary R. Johnson of Church Rock.

Mike is preceded in death by his brother, Harven Touchine; maternal great-grandparents, Mae and Ned Johnson; grandmothers, Lena Brown and LaRose Touchine; paternal great-grandfather, George Touchine Sr.; and grandfather, Herman Touchine Sr.

Pallbearers were Vincent Tsosie, Dewayne Jones, Isaiah Brown, Nathaniel Holyan, Justin Byers, and Mike Henderson.

Honorary pallbearers were Harvey Touchine, Travis Touchine, Tyson Tsosie, Thompson Jones Jr., Vidal Brown, and Delbert Brown.

Rollie Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.

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