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Robert Davis

GANADO — Memorial services for Robert G. Davis, 60, were 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 13 at Ganado Presbyterian Church. Community memorial services were 4 p.m. Jan. 12 at All Saints Hall in Ganado.

Davis died Jan. 3 near Bell Rock in Sedona, Ariz. He was born Aug. 27, 1947 in Sigourney, Iowa.

Davis was a 1965 high school graduate from Keota, Iowa. He graduated from Iowa State University in 1974 with a degree in political science and a degree in 1988 as a math teacher from University of Northern Iowa. He taught algebra and geometry in Texas, Arizona and Ganado for 12 years. He was a drummer, played basketball, was active in 4-H and won prizes in county fairs for raising sheep and cattle. He served in the Air Force as a staff sergeant and learned North Vietnamese and he was a radio operator in North Vietnam. He received many medals and awards. He enjoyed hiking, spending time with his family, reading the Bible and other books.

Survivors include wife, Laura M. Davis; children, Daniella L., Gabriel D., Rafael S., Carmel R., Immanuel, Robert T. and Brian G.; sister, Linda Wunder and many more family members.

 

Hoburt Warner

MARIANO LAKE — Services for Hoburt Warner, 44, will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17 at Cope Memorial Chapel. Minister Steven Nez will officiate. Burial will follow atfamily private land in Smith Lake.

Warner died Feb. 12 in Mariano Lake. He was born Feb. 19, 1962 in Crownpoint into the Towering House People Clan for the Meadow People Clan.

Warner attended Thoreau High School. He was employed as a fueler, welder's helper and a cabinet maker. He enjoyed playing softball, riding horses and hunting.

Survivors include wife, Brenda A. Warner of Mariano Lake; sons, Renondo Warner, Paul H. Warner and Steve H. Warner, all of Mariano Lake; daughter, Hoburlynn Warner of Milan; mother, Grace E. Warner of Mariano Lake; brothers, Raymond Warner, Jr. of Smith Lake, Leon Warner, Sr. of Standing Rock, Virgil Warner and Van Warner, both of Mariano Lake; sisters, Rose Cowboy and Sonya Largo, both of Crownpoint, Lana Nez of Cousins, N.M., Elaine Morgan of Dalton Pass, N.M., Sharon Barraza of Grants, Raquel A. Warner and Laverna Warner, both of Mariano Lake.

Warner was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Warner, Sr.; his brother, Paul Warner; his sisters, Ruth Warner, Janice Antonio and Karon Warner.

Pallbearers will be Renondo Warner, Leon Warner, Sr., Leon Warner, Jr., Johnathan Warner, Bryan Warner amd Rafael Campos, Jr.

The family will receive relatives and friends at Mariano Lake Chapter House after services.

Cope Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.


Kerwin Bia

MANY FARMS, Ariz. — Services for Kerwin Bia, 24, will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 17 at St. Anthony's Church in Many Farms. Sister Krista McGill will officiate. Burial will follow in the family plot in Many Farms.

Bia died Feb. 15, in Many Farms. He was born Jan 2, 1983 in Ganado into the Near the Mountain People Clan for the Mexican People Clan.

Bia went to Chinle High School and was employed with Hard Rock Builder for four years, YL Concert in Farmington, Aramark Food Service in Chinle and was working with Black Flame Construction at the time of his death. His hobbies included his rifle collection, automotive rebuilding, camping, hunting and playing with children.

Pallbearers will be family members.

Silver Creek Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.


Jonathan Todakozie

HOUCK, Ariz. — Services for Jonathan Lee Todakozie, 23, will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 17 at the Good News Church in Houck. Pastor Milt Shirleson will officiate. Burial will follow in the community cemetery in Houck.

Todakozie died Feb. 12 in Gallup. He was born Jan. 25, 1984 in Gallup into the One Who Walks Around People Clan for the Towering House People Clan.

Survivors include his son Kegan Ty Todakozie of White River, Ariz.; parents Johnny Lou Todakozie of Houck and Christine Nez of Querino Canyon; brother Richard Murphy of Wide Ruins, Ariz.; sisters Cassandra Murphy, Amanda Murphy, both of Querino Canyon, Lorinda Todakozie of Showlow, Yolanda Todakozie of Tucson and Clarisa Todakozie of Houck; grandmother Vernie Nez of Querino Canyon.

Pallbearers will be Richard Murphy, Timothy Murphy, Cerone Murphy, Felix Begay, Vernon Nez and Christopher Cly.

Silver Creek Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

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