Deaths

• Bitonie, Elliott
• Crane, Glenda
• Hoskie, Ferlin
• Sam, Junior
• Teller, Ernest Jr.
• Toadlena, Lula

Elliott Bitonie

MANUELITO — Services are pending for Elliot Bitonie, 69.

Bitonie died Sunday, July 6, 2008, in Gallup. He was born Oct. 29, 1938, in Manuelito, into the Black Streak of Forest People Clan for the Mexican People Clan.

Rollie Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Glenda Crane

GALLUP — Memorial services for Glenda Darlene Crane, 62, will be 1 p.m., July 13, at the Church of the Nazarene, 1801 W. Aztec, Gallup. The Rev. Tom Crider will officiate.

Crane died July 2, 2008, in Gallup. She was born March 1, 1946, in Seattle, Wash.

Survivors include his daughter, Julie Stewart of Kent, Wash.; brothers, David Easley of Seattle, Wash., Bobby Easley of Okla.; sisters, Kathy Easley of Seattle, Wash., Sherrie Standifer of Rifle, Colo.; three grandchildren.

Crane was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Marjorie Easley; brothers, Danny and Michael Easley; sister, Delores Easley.

Donations may be made to the Cancer Society-1-800-ACS-2345/American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718 Oklahoma City, Ok. 73123-1718.

Rollie Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Ferlin Hoskie

GALLUP — Services are pending for Ferlin Hoskie, 41.

Hoskie died Friday, July 4, 2008, in Gallup. He was born Nov. 5, 1966, in Fort Defiance, into the Red Running Into the Water People Clan for the Red Bottom People Clan.

Rollie Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Junior Sam

RED ROCK — Services for Junior Lee Sam, 53, were 10 a.m., July 8, at the Church of God, Red Rock. Sister Terry Goodin officiated. Burial was in Gallup City Cemetery.

Sam died July 2, 2008, in Manuelito. He was born March 15, 1955, in Manuelito Canyon, into the Mexican People Clan for the Sleeping Rock People Clan.

Sam attended a variety of schools because his family moved around as farm workers. He attended Thoreau BIA, Wingate BIA, and Gallup Public school. Later he went to Oklahoma to attend Trade School as a mechanic. Sam loved repairing and restoring old classic cars. He starting working with CDK in the early 70’s. He started off as a labor worker, promoted to electrical helper, then into journeymen electrician and finally electrical foreman. Sam was a very dependable, dedicated worker. He traveled to different states and worked for CDK Electrical, CCC Electrical, Bel Mont Electrical, BEK Electrical, and Saulsbury Electrical in 2008. He made many friends.

Survivors include his wife, Bessie Sam of Red Rock; sons, Jarvis Sam, Jordan Sam, both of Red Rock, Cassey Sam of Gallup; daughters, Kasey Sam, Travis Sam, both of Red Rock, Letha Young of El Paso; brothers, Tully Sam Sr. of Crownpoint, Johnson Sr. of Gallup, Samuel Sam of Window Rock; sister, Ida John of Manuelito; three grandchildren.

Sam was preceded in death by his father, Jim Sam; mother, Margrate Sam; grandfather, Chee Nelwood; grandmother, Clara Nelwood; brother, Jim Sam Jr.

Pallbearers were Jordan Sam, Gabriel Billie, Bryan Sam, Travis Sam, Johnson Sam and Delbert John.

Silver Creek Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.

Ernest Teller Jr.

IYANBITO — Funeral services for Ernest Teller Jr., 30, will be 10 a.m. July 9, at Rollie Mortuary, Gallup. The Rev. Francis Shirley, will officiate. Burial will be in Gallup City Cemetery.

Teller died July 4, 2008, in Iyanbito. He was born Feb. 5, 1978, in Gallup, into the Water Edge People Clan for the Black Streak Wood People Clan.

Teller attended Churchrock Elementary, Fort Wingate Mid School, Fort Wingate High School, and the UNM-Gallup. He was employed with Jiffy Lube. His hobbies included sending time with family and friends, drawing, fishing, playing video games, joking with grandmas and mechanical work.

Survivors include his wife, Starletta Fred; daughter, Christina Thompson; mother, Elaine Upshaw; brother, McKyer R. Upshaw; sisters, Elena Francisco, Gloria S. Teller, Tina M. Teller, Judith L. Teller; grandparents, Herbert and Julia Upshaw.

Teller was preceded in death by Ernest Teller Sr., Charlie Teller Sr., Mary Norton Teller, Charlie Marianito Sr., Laverne Marianito, Louise Neswood.
Pallbearers will be Kevin Billsie, Eric M. Jameson, Charlie Marianito Jr., Leo Neswood, Darren Washburn, and Sean Bailey.

The family will receive relatives and friends at Iyanbito Chapter House, Following services.

Rollie Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Lula Toadlena

CHINLE — Gravesite services for Lula Toadlena, 101, will be 10 a.m., July 9, at the gravesite. Roadman Leo Toadlena will officiate. Burial will be in the family plot.

Toadlena died July 6, 2008, in Chinle. She was born March 12, 1907, in Kayenta, into the Salt People Clan for the Big Water People Clan.

Toadlena was a homemaker, rug weaver, rancher, and liked being with family, grandchildren, socializing with family and friends at social gatherings. She loved to cook traditional food.

Survivors include her son, Kee Toadlena of Chinle; brother, Edward Clitso of Kayenta; sister, Alma White of Kayenta; 63 grandchildren; 63 great-grandchildren; 36 great-great-grandchildren.

Toadlena was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Toadlena; daughters Betty, Lillie; mother, Hattie; brother, Joe Clistso; sisters, Hazel, Florence, Dora, Faye, Frances.

Pallbearers will be family members.

Silver Creek Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.