Deaths

• Kirk, Helen
• McCabe, Edward Jr.
• Olivar, Bennie
• Silvers, Colleen
• Wilson, Joe
• Yazzie, Murphy

Helen Kirk

KINLICHEE, Ariz. — Funeral services for Helen Davis Kirk, 71, will be 10 a.m. June 6, at the Mary, Mother of Mankind Church, St. Michaels. The Rev. Josephine Goebel, CSA, will officiate. Burial will be in the community cemetery, Kinlichee.

Kirk died June 3, 2008, in Winslow. She was born June 10, 1936, in Kinlichee, into the Bitter Water People Clan for the Coyote Pass People Clan.

In her early years, Helen was a livestock producer, specifically sheep and goats. Kirk was a renowed rug weaver and employed at Hubbell’s Trading Post for over 20 years. She received numerous awards for her rug weaving and enjoyed helping family and relatives and spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband, Edward Kirk; sons, Benjamin Davis of Ganado, Mark Davis of Querino Canyon, Ariz., Robert Kirk of Rock Point; daughters, Darlene Kirk of St. Michaels, Pearline Kirk of Mesa, Charlene James of Kinlichee; brothers, Hoskie Davis of KInlichee, Wilson Davis of Navajo Station, Ariz., Anthony Davis Sr. of Flagstaff; 17 grandchildren.

Kirk was preceded in death by her parents, Willis and Yeildazbah Davis; brothers, Thomas Davis, Guy Davis Sr., Nelson Davis; one grandchild.

The family will receive relatives and friends at Kinlichee Chapter House, following services.

Tse Bonito Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Edward McCabe Jr.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Edward McCabe Jr., 87, will be cremated and his ashes scattered over the Kenai River in Alaska at a later date.

McCabe died Tuesday, May 27, 2008. He was born Dec. 4, 1920, in Ganado, into the Salt People Clan for the Jemez People Clan.

McCabe was the oldest of 9 boys and 3 girls. He received an MBA degree from Harvard University and served in WWII in the Army. He retired from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior as Superintendent of the Shiprock Agency and was also involved with Navajo Tribal Government.

Survivors include his wife, Bella Rogers McCabe of Anchorage; daughter, Marlene of Anchorage; son, Edward McCabe III, of Las Vegas, N.V.; siblings, James L. McCabe of Phoenix; Margaret McCabe Wilcox of Ganado.

McCabe was preceded in death by his parents, Edward McCabe, Sr., and Helen McCabe.

Bennie Olivar

GALLUP — Funeral Mass for Bennie Olivar, 85, will be 10:30 a.m. June 6, at the St. Francis Church, Gallup.The Rev. Don Richardson will officiate. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park, Gallup. A rosary will be recited 10 a.m. June 6, at the St. Francis Church.

Olivar died June 2, 2008, in Gallup. He was born Feb. 13, 1923, in Jalostotitlian, Jalisco Mexico.

Olivar was a World War II Veteran, received Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the Purple Heart. He served with the 32nd Infantry Division. Olivar was employed with Fort Wingate Army Depot. He was a VA volunteer driver more than 11 years and put in an estimated 100,000 miles. He enjoyed working in his garden and being with family.

Survivors include his son, Michael D. Olivar; daughters, Barbara Olivar, Liz Cisneros; brothers, Pete Olivar, Rutillo Olivar, Eugene Olivar; sisters, Pricilla Eaton, Annie Presfield, Sally Marks, Viola Parra; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.

Olivar was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah S. Olivar; parents, Jose and Jacoba Olivar; sisters, Mary Ponce, Jessie Kent, Vangie Tomac; Theresa Miller; daughter, Lucille Mathews; son, Bennie Olivar Jr.

Pallbearers will be Sarah Cisneros, Anthony Moreno, David Olivar, Ronnie Wright, Candice Diaz, Daveri Huber.

The family will receive relatives and friends at 620 N. 2nd, following services.

Rollie Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Colleen Silvers

JONES RANCH — Services are pending for Colleen Rose Silvers, 55.

Silvers died Tuesday, June 3, 2008, in Gallup. She was born March 5, 1953, in Zuni, into the Folded Arms People Clan for the Red Running Into the Water People Clan.

A family meeting for friends and relatives will be 6 p.m. tonight, June 5, at the Chichiltah Chapter House.

Rollie Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Joe Wilson

THOREAU — Services are pending for Joe Wilson, 73.

Wilson died Tuesday, June 3, 2008, in Thoreau. He was born Oct. 10, 1934, in Thoreau.

Rollie Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Murphy Yazzie

PHOENIX — Funeral services for Murphy B. Yazzie, 21, will be 10 a.m. June 7, at the Our Lady of Fatima, Chinle. The Rev. Blane Grein, OFM, will officiate. Burial will be in Chinle Community Cemetery. Visitation will be 9 a.m., one hour prior to services.

Yazzie died June 1, 2008, in Phoenix. He was born June 1, 1987, in Chinle, into the Bitter Water People Clan for the Tangle People Clan.

Yazzie went to Rock Point High School and worked in Phoenix for Scott Roofing Company as a roofer. He enjoyed playing baseball and football and also watching the games. He loved drawing, working on vehicles around the house, and cooking. Yazzie liked to help family, chop and haul wood for the whole family.

Survivors include his parents, Marie Yazzie of Phoenix, step-father, Ronald Davis Sr. of Chinle; brothers, Murray B. Yazzie Jr. of Phoenix, Ronald Davis Jr., Tony Davis, both of Chinle, Alvin L. Ayze of Many Farms, Gabe Whitesinger, Gerald Whitesinger, both of Chinle; sisters, Maria Yazzie of Phoenix, Marina Yazzie of Whipperwell, Cindy Davis, Melanie Davis, Valentina K. Davis, all of Chinle; grandparents, Ella Mae Yazzie, Ray Yazzie, Steven Yazzie, Hank Yazzie, Peter Yazzie, Oscar Yazzie, all of Pinon, Linda Wilson, Loucinda Buckinghorse, both of Pinon.

Yazzie was preceded in death by his father, Murray B. Yazzie; grandparents, Leonard L. Ayze, Margaret Yazzie; sister, Melissa Daw; grandparents, Freddie Yazzie, Frances Yazzie, Carlence Yazzie, Burke H. Yazzie.

Pallbearers will be Johnny Benally, Rox Yazzie, Kirk Yazzie, John Knox, Gabe Whitesinger, Peter Lee Yazzie, Ronald Davis Sr.

The family will receive relatives and friends at his stepfather, Ronald Davis Sr., resident, 1/4 miles West of Chinle, following services. The family will meet 6 p.m. June 2-6 at Bashas.

Tse Bonito Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.