Obituaries for September 4, 2025
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George Herrera
OJO ENCINO, N.M. – Funeral services for George Herrera, 83, of Ojo Encino, New Mexico, will be held Saturday, Sept. 6, at 11 a.m., at the Navajo Mission Life Center, in Ojo Encino. Burial will follow in Ojo Encino.
George Herrera, May 1, 1942 – Sept. 1, 2025
George was born May 1, 1942, in Ojo Encino, into the Tódích’íi’nii (Bitter Water Clan), born for Ta’neeszahnii (Tangle Clan). He passed away Sept. 1, 2025, in Farmington.
George worked for the Navajo Nation Police and as a journeyman lineman for Jamez Electric Company. He was also Navajo Nation Council delegate from 1987 to 1991.
George is survived by his wife, Grace Ann Herrera; children, Roscoe Herrera (Norma), Calvin Herrera (Roselyn), and Georgia Herrera (Charlie Cowan); and seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
George is preceded in death by his parents, Rose and Jose Herrera, and grandson, Angelo Herrera.
Pallbearers will be Roscoe Herrera, Calvin Herrera, Matthew R. Herrera, Eddie Rowe, and Charlie Cowan.
Cope Memorial oversaw arrangements.
Freddie E. Begay
TSÉ LÁNÍ SPRINGS, Ariz. – Graveside service for Freddie E. Begay, 71, of Tsé Lání Springs, Arizona, were held Sept. 2 at the James family plot in Tsé Lání Springs, with Edison James officiating.
Freddie was born Jan. 19, 1954, in Arkansas City, Kansas, into the Bįįh Bitoodnii (Deer Spring Clan), born for Tábąąhá (Water’s Edge Clan). His nálí is Tsénjíkiní (Cliff Dwellers People); cheii is Mą’ii Deeshgiizhnii (Coyote Pass). He passed away Aug. 22, 2025, in Cottonwood, Arizona.
Freddie graduated from Arkansas City High School on May 23, 1972, and received two degrees at Cowley County Community College on May 15, 1976. He retired as a welder and enjoyed reading, going to the casino and working with metal.
Freddie is survived by his mother, Rose J. Begay; brother, Oliver R. Begay; and sister, Godiva F. Govea.
Freddie is preceded in death by his father, Fred Nelson Begay; and sister, Gailene A. Sleppy.
Pallbearers were Oliver R. Begay, Jose Govea Jr., James R. Jones Jr., Ryan Benson, Tim Dedman and Jeffery Sleppy.
Honorary pallbearers were Edward James, David James, Frank Begay, Tom Begay, Chris Jones and Joe Jones.
Green Meadows Funeral Home oversaw arrangements.
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