Leo Rocky Joe
MANUELITO, N.M. — Gravesite service for Leo Rocky Joe, 79, of Manuelito, New Mexico, was held Nov. 21 at the family plot in Manuelito, with Arnold Joe officiating.
Leo was born July 14, 1939, in Box Canyon, New Mexico, into the Tódích’íi’nii (Bitter Water Clan), born for Tsi’naajinii (Black Streak Wood People Clan). He passed away Nov. 15, 2018, in Grants, New Mexico.
Leo attended Chilocco Indian School in Oklahoma, and Santa Fe Art School in Santa Fe. He worked as a disc jockey for KTNN, KGAK, KYVA, and KNDN. He was also employed by Santa Fe Railroad and McKinley County Schools as a bus driver.
Leo enjoyed watching his favorite football team, Denver Broncos, carving fetishes, drawing, painting, and gourd dancing.
Leo is survived by his wife, Eva Ella Joe; sons, Trineno Joe, Arno Joe, Roland Joe, and Leno Joe; daughters, Evangeline Tulley, Angeline Segura, Olivia Joe, and Misty Escamilla; brother, Arnold Joe; and 26 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Leo is preceded in death by his sons, Zeno Joe and Trinidad Joe; parents, Navajo T. Joe and Marie Begay; brothers, Charley Joe, Sam Joe, Sonny Joe, and Ben Joe; and sisters, Kenabah Joe, Rita Pettigrew and Lucita B. Joe.
Pallbearers were Trineno Joe, Arno Joe, Roland Joe, Leno Joe, Troy Joe, Jaime Zamora, Gabriel Segura, and Tristen Tom.
Honorary pallbearers were Chris Turpen, Stacey Turpen, Elizur Shorty, Gilbert Shorty Jr., Arnold Joe, Hector Goodluck, Melvin Escamilla, Chance Myers, Trevor Joe, and Johnny Pettigrew.
Summit Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Alfred Davis
PINEHAVEN, N.M. — Funeral services for Alfred Davis, 84, were held Nov. 23 at the Davis Ranch in Pinehaven, New Mexico. Interment followed at the Bread Springs community cemetery in Bread Springs, New Mexico.
Alfred was born Feb. 14, 1934, in Bread Springs, into the Kiyaa’áanii (Towering House Clan), born for Áshiihí (Salt People Clan). He passed away Nov. 18, 2018, in Albuquerque.
Alfred attended Crownpoint Boarding School and worked as a mechanic and for Santa Fe Railroad. He enjoyed playing the guitar, singing and spending time with his wife and grandchildren.
Alfred is survived by his wife, Juanita Davis; sons, Alex Thomas and Wilfred Davis; brothers, Charlie Davis, Tom David, White Davis, Bob Davis, Joe Davis, Ben Davis, and Paul Davis; sisters, Pauline Davis, Mary Platero and Betty Tabaha; and three grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Pallbearers were Jordan Davis, Matthew Davis, Michael Davis, CR Davis, Tyson Begay, Herman Hannah, and Thomas Davis.
Rollie Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.
Raymond W. Arviso Jr.
CROWNPOINT — Funeral services for Raymond W. Arviso Jr. will be held today, Nov. 29, at 10 a.m. at the St. Paul Catholic Church in Crownpoint. Burial will follow at the family plot, located 2.5 miles west of the Becenti Chapter House.
Raymond was a carpenter and a master in other construction trades. He dearly loved his tools. He liked to help people in need and loved working cattle when he was young. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing and hunting.
Raymond is survived by his sisters, Arlene, Mary, Jane, and Kathy; brothers, Tim and Sam; children, Raeanne, Rudy Ray and Colin Ray Arviso; and grandchildren.
Raymond is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond W. Arviso Sr. and Dorothy J. Arviso; and brother, Ted Arviso Sr.
The Arviso family will receive family and friends at Becenti Chapter for a reception.
Compassion Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Katherine C. Willeto
CUBA, N.M. — Funeral services for Katherine C. Willeto, 81, of Torreon, New Mexico, were held Nov. 24 at the Cuba Baptist Church in Cuba, New Mexico, with Kevin Chiquito officiating. Interment followed at the Cuba cemetery.
Katherine was born July 19, 1937, in Torreon, into the Ta’neeszahnii (Tangle Clan) and Tódích’íi’nii (Bitter Water Clan), born for Tl’ógí (Weaver-Zia Clan) and Naakai dine’é (Mexican Clan). She passed away Nov. 17, 2018, in Torreon.
Katherine attended the five-year placement program in Riverside, California. She enjoyed sewing and spending time with her family and grandchildren.
Katherine is survived by her sons, Jasper Willeto and John Willeto Jr.; daughters, Sherry Begaye and Priscilla Willeto; brother, Tom Lee Cayaditto; sisters, Sadie Castillo, Betty Platero and Annie R. Cayaditto; and 17 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Katherine is preceded in death by her husband, John Willeto Sr.; sons, Herman Willeto and Lawrence Willeto; and parents, Trencio and Maria T. Cayaditto.
Pallbearers were Franco Begaye, Jonathan Chinana, Keenan Clement, Harold Cayaditto, Keyah Willeto, and Mervin Martinez.
Daniels Family Funeral Services-Alameda Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.
Kevin D. Billsie
GALLUP — Funeral services for Kevin D. Billsie, 38, were held Nov. 27 at Rollie Mortuary in Gallup. Interment followed at the Sunset Memorial Park.
Kevin was born May 23, 1980, in Gallup, into the Tábaahá (Water’s Edge Clan), born for Kinlichíi’nii (Red House People Clan). His nali is Naakai dine’é (Mexican); chei is Honágháahnii (One-walks-around). He passed away Nov. 20, 2018, in Albuquerque.
Kevin attended Wingate Elementary School and Wingate High School. He enjoyed watching his favorite football and basketball teams, the Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Bulls, listening to rap by Tupac and Bizzy Bone, and spending time with his family, especially his nieces and nephews.
Kevin is survived by his parents, Dwayne Billsie of Chinle, and Lucie Marianito of Iyanbito, New Mexico; daughters, Kiera Billsie of Phoenix, and Kaidence Billsie of Manuelito Canyon, New Mexico; and sisters, Armanda Marianito and Lylia Billsie, both of Iyanbito.
Kevin is preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles and Laverne Marianito; aunt, Louise Neswood; and nephews, Ernest Teller Jr. and Patrick Begay.
Pallbearers were Garrett Billsie, Harold Yazzie Jr., Arthur Joe, Allan “Jay” Lee, Darren Billsie, and Jerald Marianito.
Rollie Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.
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