Deaths

• Roger Cellicion
• Leroy Jim
• Betsy Weekoty
• Jereme Leyba
• Henry Tso
• William Vidal
• Alice Smith

Roger Cellicion

ZUNI — A traditional wake for Roger R. Cellicion, 71, will be at the family home at #10 Laweka Drive in Zuni. Burial will be Saturday at the old cemetery in Zuni.

Cellicion died Jan 11 in Gallup. He was born March 6, 1934 in Zuni.

Cellicion granduation from St. Anthony Indian School. He worked for the Forest Service in California and was a firefighter. He was a silversmith and a religious leader in his kiva group and in his medicine society. He traveled throughout the U.S. with several dance groups of Zuni and was the founder and directer of The Cellicion Traditional Zuni Dancers, who performed at Gallup Ceremonial many times. His hobbies included watching football and pro-wrestling.

Survivors include his wife Lela Cellicion; son Fernando Cellicion; daughters, Angie Johnson and Carmella Cellicion, eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents May Kaweshudsa and Estinate Cellicion; sons Ervice Phillip, Lindsey Ray; brothers Arnold, Oliver and Dexter and one sister Marceline Lonjose.

Pallbearers will be family members.

Leroy Jim

GRANTS — Services for Leroy James Jim Jr., 21, will be at 10 a.m., today, Jan. 13 at Compassion Mortuary Chapel. Burial will follow at Grants Memorial Park.

Jim died Jan. 9 in Grants. He was born Jan 10, 1985 in Phoenix into the Mexican People Clan for the Tangle People Clan.

Jim was a resident of Grants since 1992. He went to Grants schools and was active with the ROTC and track and field programs. He was a mechanic, welder and part-time medicine man.

Survivors include Dee Yazzie of Pinon, Ariz.; father, Leroy Jim Sr., of Pinon; stepfather James White Sr.; sisters Sandra Jim and Melody White; brother James White Jr.

He was preceded in death by his mother Rita Mae White.

Compassion Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Betsy Weekoty

ZUNI — Services for Betsy Weekoty, 54, were on Monday, Jan. 8 at her residence in Zuni.

Weekoty died Jan. 7 in Zuni. She was born April 17, 1952 in Zuni.

She was employed at Halona Plaza for 13 years and was well-known in the community.

Survivors include her husban Lubert Lasiloo of Zuni; daughters Melanie Weekoty, Desiree Weekoty, Sylvia Nastacio, sisters Anna Nieto, Melvina Romancito, both of Zuni, Erma Luna of Phoenix; and two grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Alma Pantea, and one sister Sarita Panteah.

Jereme Leyba

GALLUP — Services for Jereme Joseph Leyba, 18, will be at 10 a.m., Monday, Jan. 15 at Sacred Heart Cathedral. The Very Rev. Lawrence O'Keefe will officiate.

A rosary will be at 7 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 14 at Sacred Heart Cathedral.

Leyba died Jan. 4 in Phoenix. He was born May 16, 1988 in Gallup. He enjoyed NASCAR, watching the 49ers, music, and playing Texas Hold 'em.

Survivors include his parents Sam Leyba and Bernice Lujan, both of Gallup; daughter Alexis Leyba of Gallup; brothers Robert Duckett and Eric Leyba, both of Gallup; grandparents Vickie Leyba of Las Vegas and Joe. A. Lujan of Gallup.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Robert Leyba and Louise Lugan.

Pallbearers will be Tony Lopez, Pat Lujan, Victor Lujan, Luke Sherman, Tom Flroes and Richard Lopez

Donations may be made at any Pinnacle Bank in Gallup in the name of Jereme Leyba.

Compassion Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Henry Tso

TOHLAKAI — Services for Henry Tso, 52, will be at 10 a.m., Monday, Jan. 15 at Cope Memorial Chapel. Rev. Dennis Gardner will officiate. Burial will follow at the Tohatchi Community Cemetery.

Tso died Jan. 9 in Tohlakai. He was born April 5, 1974 in Gallup into the Bitter Water People Clan for the Black Streak People Clan.

Tso enjoyed watching his livestock, watching PBR, wrestling, the Washington Redskins, taking walks, and being around family and friends.

Survivors include his daughter Virginia Notah of Gallup; mother Mary M. Tso of Tohlakai; brothers Jerry M. Tso Sr., Harry Tso, Larry Tso, Arnold Tso, Gary Tso, all of Tohlakai; sisters Julia Tso, Eleanor Tso, Virginia Barber, Patricia Tso, all of Gallup, Charlotte Tso and Elyiea Desiderio, both of Gallup; and two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, James Tso and one brother Raymond Tso.

Pallbearers will be Jerry Tso Jr., Terry Tso, Perry Tso, Thurman Chee, Harold Tso and Harris Tso.

The family will receive relatives and friends at the Twin Lakes Chapter House after services.

Cope Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

William Vidal

GALLUP — Services for William Vidal of Gallup will be announced at a later date. No further information was available.

Alice Smith

OLD DEER SPRINGS — Servies for Alice Smith, 106, will be announced at a later date.

Smith died Jan. 11 in Gallup. She was born July 1, 1900 in Mexican Springs.

A family meeting will be at the Twin Lakes Chapter House today, Jan. 13 at 5 p.m.

Cope Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.