Deaths

• Begay, Errol
• Begay, Randolph
• Becenti, Nellie
• Charley, Wilfred Sr.
• Davidson, Hattie
• Glascock, Robert
• Slinkey, Gerald

Begay, Errol

ROUGH ROCK — Graveside services for Errol Begay, 20, will be 10 a.m., Saturday, July 19, at the Community Cemetery, Rough Rock.

Begay died July 14, 2008, in Rough Rock. He was born Oct. 1, 1987, in Chinle, into the Salt People Clan for the Red Running Into the Water People Clan.

Begay was a ranch worker and enjoyed doing odd jobs for his community around the Rough Rock area.

Survivors include his parents, Sandra Begay, Sam Lee Begay of Rough Rock; brothers, Daryl Vinyard of Phoenix, Philbert McCurtain of Phoenix, Arlando Begay of Jeddito, Leander Begay of Salt Lake City, Ut., Marcus Begay of Phoenix, Gavin Lee Begay of Phoenix; sisters, Brendina Begay of Phoenix.

Begay was preceded in death by Leta Begay, Tsinnijinnie Begay, Jerret Walker, Joe Lee McCurtain.

Pallbearers will be family members.

The family received relatives and friends 7 p.m., July 16-17 at Sam and Sandra Begay’s residence.
Silver Creek Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Randolph, Begay

FORT DEFIANCE — Funeral services for Randolph Begay, 45, will be 10 a.m., Saturday, July 19, at the Good Shepard Mission, Fort Defiance. The Rev. Richard Stevens will officiate. Burial will be in family land, Rabbit Brush.

Begay died July 11, 2008, in Gallup. He was born Dec. 7, 1964, in Fort Defiance, into the Bitter Water People Clan for the Red Running Into the Water People Clan.

Begay enjoyed making Navajo baskets, being with friends, and horse back riding.

Survivors include his son, Everett Begay; daughters, Trisha Begay, Carrie Begay, Valerie Begay; mother, Tullie Begay; brothers, Wallace Begay, Harrison Begay, Hermanson Begay; sisters, Alice Grass, Ella Young, Rosita Begay, Teresa Scott.

Begay was preceded in death by his father, Wilson T. Begay; brothers, Jamison Begay, Johnson Begay.

The family will receive relatives and friends at Tullie Begay’s residence.

Tse Bonito Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Becenti, Nellie

STANDING ROCK — Services are pending for Nellie C. Becenti, 93.

Becenti died Wednesday, July 16, 2008, in Gallup. She was born May 19, 1915, in Standing Rock, into the Folded Arms People Clan for the Mexican People Clan.

A family/community gathering will be 6 p.m., tonight, July 18, at the Standing Rock Chapter House.

Rollie Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Charley, Wilfred Sr.

HO-CHEE, Ariz. — Memorial services for Wilfred Charley Sr., 84, will be 10 a.m., July 21, 2008 at the Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Chinle, Ariz. Burial will be 2 p.m. July 22, at the National Cemetery, Santa Fe.

Charley died July 16, 2008, in Albuquerque. He was born May 15, 1924, in Gallup, into the Water Flows Together People Clan for the Near Waters Edge People Clan.

Charley was a life long resident of Ho-chee Ariz. He started his education at Chinle Elementary School and completed his education at Shiprock Boarding School. In 1939 as an Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America, he visited Washington, DC. He lied about his age so that he could enlist in the U.S. Marine Corp. Charley was in the infantry and saw extensive combat in the South Pacific. He then served as a MP during the war trials in Tokyo, Japan. He enlisted in the U.S, Army where he was an airborne infantry paratrooper. He completed the New Mexico State Police Academy to serve as a Navajo police officer. Charley worked as a heavy equipment operator, truck driver, carpenter, mechanic, cowboy and farm laborer. He established his family at Ho-Chee were they continue to raise cattle, sheep, goats, horses, and a large farm. Charley loved all kinds of racing, from cars to horse races and kids foot races. As a young man, he was a champion saddle bronc and bareback rider. He loved to sing and was often asked to sing Yeii Bi Chee songs as well as horse riding songs. Charley embraced his traditional Navajo ceremonies and practices. He enjoyed watching his children, grandchildren and great-grandchild compete and excelling in all forms of sports on the local, national and international levels. He also enjoyed movies and loved to travel and see the country and the world though his military service.
Survivors include his wife Martha Holyan Charley; children, Rose Mary Toledo of Farmington, Florence Velma Charley Hendren of Chinle, Mildred Jean Watchman of Albuquerque, Chik Charley of Farmington, Marlene Charley of Las Vegas, NV., W. Wayne Charley of Albuquerque, Stephanie R. Perry of Crownpoint, Daniel Patrick Charley of Chinle; 22 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren;1 great-great-grandchild.

Charley was preceded in death by his father, Denet Chilly; mother, Yoe Bitsie; brother, Homer Scott.

Davidson, Hattie

FLAGSTAFF — Funeral services for Hattie Louise Davidson, 85, will be 10 a.m., Saturday, July 19, at the East Aztec Baptist Church, Gallup. Brother Gene Turk, will officiate. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park, Gallup. Visitation will be 9 a.m.-4:30 p..m. at the Rollie Mortuary.

Davidson died July 12, 2008, in Flagstaff. She was born Sept. 23, 1922, in Seymour, Texas.

Davidson graduated in 1942 from Seymour High School. She worked for Anzac Transportation as a school bus driver, CATO Pharmacy, managed “Louise For Gifts” Gift Shop, and worked for McKinley County Mental Health. Davidson was a Charter Member East Aztec Baptist Church, member order of Eastern Star and Daughters of the Nile.

Survivors include her sons, Randall E. Davidson of Austin, Texas., Larry L. Davidson of Flagstaff; brothers, Jackie Haynes of Hydro, Okla., Ray Lynn Haynes of Seymour, Texas.; sisters, Lucille Eidson of Burleson, Texas, Mary Daymude of Iowa Park, Texas, Becky Goodwin of Megarel, Texas; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

Davidson was preceded in death by her husband, James Davidson; sister, Betty Hockettp; brothers, Grady Haynes, Jimmy Haynes of Texas.

Pallbearers will be Robert Conner, Randy Daymude, Mickey Eidson, Tom Hartsock, Frank Nechero, Jared Trujillo.

The family will receive relatives and friends at East Aztec Baptist Church, following services.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

Rollie Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Glascock, Robert

GALLUP — Robert Breck Breckenridge Glascock died Saturday, July 12, 2008. He was born in 1932, in Gallup. At his request, no public services were offered.

Glascock was the son of Henry and Virginia Glascock. He graduated from Gallup High School in 1951, and earned a Masters of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of New Mexico in 1957, whereupon he began his 35-year career with Los Alamos National Laboratory. He was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, and enjoyed many hobbies, including fly fishing and downhill skiing. He also shared his time and computer knowledge with various organizations in town.

Survivors include his four children, Joli Garcia of Parker, Colo., Chris Glascock of Broomfield, Colo., Laura Glascock of Los Alamos, Donald Glascock of Rochester, Minn.; sister, Gayla Crossman.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Los Alamos Cares, 2390 North Road, Los Alamos, NM 87544.

Slinkey, Gerald

FORT DEFIANCE — Services for Gerald Thomas Slinkey, 48, was 1 p.m., today, July 18, at the Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament, Fort Defiance. The Very Rev. Gilbert Schnerder, OFM, will officiate. Burial will be in Community Cemetery, Fort Defiance.

Slinkey died July 15, 2008, in Tucson. He was born Dec. 14, 1959, in Fort Defiance, into the Bitter Water People Clan for the One Who Walks Around People Clan.

Survivors include his son, Chad R. Slinkey of Logan, Ut.; daughter, Chasity Slinkey of Lawrence, Kans.; brothers, Richard T. Slinkey Jr. of Clinton, Okla., Eldon A. Slinkey of Fort Defiance; sisters, Rita E. Hernasy of Fort Defiance, Linda J. Slinkey of Fort Defiance; one grandchild.

Slinkey was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Slinkey Sr., Ella M. Slinkey; brothers, Ronald Slinkey, Michael Slinkey.

Pallbearers will be Dwight A. Slinkey, Ronald E. Slinkey, Craig M. Valdo, Joe Valdo, Carlton R. Hernasy, and Ronald Blackgoat.

Rollie Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.