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Myra Qualo

ZUNI — Sunrise services for Myra Tsipa Qualo, 95, were today, at her residence. Funeral services followed at her residence.

Qualo died Sept. 16, 2008, in Zuni. She was born July 4, 1913.

Qualo attended Riverside Sheman Institute in Calif., in her early years. She later worked for Richard and Bernie Vanderwagon.

Survivors include her son, Byron Nastacio; daughters, Lorraine Nastacio, June Qualo, Matilda Q. Bandeka; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Henry Watson

VANDERWAGON — Funeral services for Henry Watson, 59, will be 10 a.m., Friday, Sept. 19, at Rollie Mortuary, Gallup. Gerald Lawton will officiate. Visitation will be at Rollie Mortuary, preceding funeral services.

Watson died Sept. 14, 2008, in Albuquerque. He was born April 2, 1949, in Fort Defiance, into the Meadow People Clan for the Red Running Into the Water People Clan.

Watson graduated from Wingate High School. He worked at the Gallup Senior Center as a bus driver and maintenance man. He also was a member of the Native American Church and Show Rodeos featuring team roping. His hobbies included carpentry, plumbing, mechanic and carving fetishes.

Survivors include his son, Troy Watson of Gallup; daughter, Vivian Watson of Zuni; sister, Clara Thomas of Rock Springs; four grandchildren.

Watson was preceded in death by Della Watson, Wilbur Watson, Ernest Watson, Raymond Watson, Vada Watson, Marie B. Smith, Henry Chee Watson, Francine Thomas.

The family will receive relatives and friends at Rock Springs Chapter House, at 12:30 p.m.

Rollie Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Thursday
September 18, 2008

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