Charolene L. Metzler
Charolene L. Metzler
MCKEESPORT, Pa. — Funeral services for Charolene L. Metzler, 92, of Lewis Center, Ohio (formerly of McKeesport, Pennsylvania) were held Oct. 14 at the Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel in McKeesport. Interment followed at the McKeesport and Versailles Cemetery.
Charolene was born April 3, 1928, in McKeesport, to the late George Frederick and Martha (Sloane) Heath, and the wife of the late Robert William Metzler. She died Oct. 9, 2020, at Capri Gardens in Lewis Center.
Charolene was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ in Glassport, Pennsylvania, for 60 years and served as a deaconess. She enjoyed crocheting and spending time with her great-grandchildren.
Charolene is survived by her son, Alan (Bonnie) Metzler; grandchildren, Marilu Metzler, Anna Marie Berkey, and Sergio (Milka) Metzler; and great-grandchildren, Taylor, Connor, Julian, Adri, Keysha, Mari, Alex, and Ella.
Charolene is preceded in death by her son, Ronald Metzler; daughter, Marna Metzler; and siblings, Ruth, Gertrude, Martha, Howard, and Mervyn.
Memorial contributions are suggested to The Church of Jesus Christ Native Work.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com.
Mark Yazzie Jr.
Mark Yazzie Jr.
GALLUP — Funeral services for Mark Yazzie Jr., 42, of Smith Lake, New Mexico, will be held Monday, Oct. 19, at 10 a.m. at Rollie Mortuary in Gallup, with Pastor Alvin Cayatineto officiating. Burial will follow in Smith Lake.
Mark was born Dec. 30, 1977, in Gallup, into the Tódích’íi’nii (Bitter Water Clan), born for ‘Áshiihí (Salt People Clan). He passed away Oct. 7, 2020, in Smith Lake.
Mark is survived by his daughter, Gale Yazzie; father, Mark Yazzie Sr.; brothers, Lonnie Joe and Dwayne Yazzie; and sisters, Agnes Cayatineto and Lenora Dawes.
Mark is preceded in death by his mother, Gladys Yazzie; and sisters, Caroline Nez, Flora Lee and Theresa Galvan.
Rollie Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Abel Archie
Abel Archie
COWETA, Okla. — A private family service for Abel Archie, 78, a resident of Coweta, Oklahoma, was held Oct. 13 at the Brown Funeral Home in Coweta. He was laid to rest at Fields Cemetery in Porum, Oklahoma.
Abel was born May 30, 1942, at home in Lukachukai, Arizona, to Archie Begay and Mary (Redhouse) Begay. His clans were Tó’aheedlíinii (Water Flow Together), Tótsohnii (Big Water), Kinlichíi’nii (Red House People), and Táchii’nii (Red Running Into the Water People).
He passed away Oct. 8, 2020, at the Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma, surrounded by his loved ones.
Abel started school at the Lukachukai Boarding School and was baptized at St. Isabel Catholic Church. In 1962, he graduated from Holbrook High School in Holbrook, Arizona, and moved to Oklahoma in the fall of 1962 to attend Okmulgee Tech for plumbing.
Abel was a licensed electrician, pipe fitter, plumber, welder, mechanic, and stationary engineer. He began his work career at Atkins Plumbing and Pipefitting, working numerous years at Palmer Plumbing. He then worked at American Airlines for 19 years before retiring the first time, and then went to work at OSU Medical Center where he retired a second time.
Abel’s favorite place to be was on a ball field. He coached many youth football, softball, baseball, and basketball teams and made positive impacts on the lives of many of his players. He enjoyed following the Tahlequah Sequoyah football and basketball teams, attending his grandchildren’s sporting events, and was a loyal OSU fan.
In his earlier years, Abel played slow-pitch softball and was a member of the half and half bowling team at Crystal City Bowling League. He loved beating his American Airlines friends in dominoes and was known for his “I’m sorry” after he won.
Abel had a great sense of humor and had the best laugh and smile. He married Brenda Rose Donnell on March 23, 1991, in Webbers Falls, Oklahoma. They had a long and loving marriage full of children and grandchildren.
Abel is survived by his wife, Brenda Rose Archie of the home in Coweta; children, Evelyn Archie Bull (John Gibson) of Claremore, Oklahoma, Ellen Archie and fiancé (Joe Bass) of Jenks, Oklahoma, JoEtta Archie Toppah (Hyde Toppah) of Coweta, Brennan Archie of Coweta, Adrak Archie of Claremore, Oklahoma, Tyler Archie (Roxanne Archie) of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Brad Archie of Coweta; siblings, Margaret Etsitty, Maria Allen, Nathaniel Begay, David Archie, Morgan Begay, Charles Begay, Arnold Begay, Clarence Begay, and Gloria Mailboy; and 18 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Abel is preceded in death by his son, Everett Lynn Archie; father, Archie Begay; mother, Mary (Redhouse) Begay; brothers, Wallace Archer, William Archie and Raymond Archie; sisters, Betty Wilson and Valencia Archie; foster parents, Bill and Evelyn Payne; and maternal grandparents, Hosteen and Rose Redhouse.
The family of Able Archie entrusted his care and services to Brown Family Funeral Home and Cremation Service.
Family and friends may share memories online at www.brownfamilycares.com.
Fernando Gerald Diaz
DEL MUERTO, Ariz. — Funeral services for Fernando Gerald Diaz, 24, of Del Muerto, Arizona, will be held today, Oct. 15, at 10 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church in Del Muerto, with Danny Halwood and Boots Wagner officiating. Burial will follow in Del Muerto.
Fernando was born Nov. 29, 1995, in Phoenix, into the Zuni Clan/Táchii’nii (Red Running Into the Water People Clan), born for Pima/Papago and Mexican. He passed away Oct. 2, 2020, in Burnham, New Mexico.
Fernando completed community grant school at Dzilth-Na-O-Dith-Hle and started high school at the mission, but did not finish, so he took online classes to receive his GED. He enlisted in the military and planned on going to the National Guard after receiving his GED.
Fernando is survived by his daughters, Kyleah Ruth Diaz, Kylianna Hilda Diaz, Aaliyah Faith Diaz, and Meka Bernadine Diaz; mother, Esther Ben; stepfather, Boots Wagner; brother, Edward W. Diaz Jr.; sisters, Letitia Ben and Abigail L. Diaz; and grandmother, Hilda Johnson.
Fernando is preceded in death by his grandfather, Shonnie Ben; aunt, Linda Ben; and great-grandparents, Guy and Isabelle Wilson.
Pallbearers will be Edward W. Diaz Jr., Herman T. Begay Jr., Cameron Thomas, Francis Ben, Lorenzo Charlie, and Gilbert Lopez.
Honorary pallbearers will be Pauline Halwood, Kee Chee Wilson, Hilda Johnson, Esther Ben, Letitia Ben, and Abigail Diaz.
Silver Creek Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
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