Deaths

• Anna Diaz
• Gladys Jordan
• Michael Kiefer
• Verline Sanbrero
• Louise Yazzie

Michael Kiefer

BLUEWATER — Funeral Mass for Michael Leo Kiefer, 56, will be 10 a.m. Thursday, March 27, at St. Vivian’s Catholic Church, Milan. Burial will be in Grants Memorial Park. The Very Rev. Alberto Avella will be the celebrant. Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, at the St. Vivian’s Catholic Church.

Kiefer died March 23, 2008, in Grants. He was born Dec. 26, 1951, in Sharon, Penn.

Survivors include his wife, Patti Kiefer of Bluewater; sons, Leo Kiefer, Andrew Kiefer, both of Albuquerque; daughter, Leslie Kiefer of Albuquerque; mother, Margaret Kiefer of Longview, TX.; sister, Paula Stanton of Longview; one grandchild.

Kiefer was preceded in death by his father, Leo Kiefer; brother, David Kiefer.

Pallbearers will be Paul Bateman, Jeff Bosnjak, John Stanton, and Dennis Bateman.

Compassion Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Louise Yazzie

CHINLE — Funeral services for Louise Ben Yazzie, 86, will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 26, at the Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Church, Many Farms. Viewing will be one hour prior to services.

Yazzie died March 20, 2008. She was born July 15, 1921, in Chinle.

Survivors include her daughters, Tina Burbank, Juanita R. Smith, Priscilla M. Barehand, Loretta A. Yazzie, Antoinette L. Brown; 20 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.

Yazzie was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Yazzie; daughters, Kristine and Katherine; son, Stanley; parents Sam and Marie Ayze Ben.

Gladys Jordan

GALLUP — Memorial services for Gladys A. Jordan, 87, will be 1 p.m. Thursday, March 27, at the First United Methodist Church, Gallup. Rev. Leloni Drake will officiate. Private disposition will be in Gallup at a later date.

Jordan died March 22, 2008, in Albuquerque. She was born March 6, 1921, in Mount Ida, Ark.
Jordan graduated from Gallup High School and worked at the Chocolate Shop and as an Avon Representative for many years. She was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church and an active member of the Naomi Ruth Circle. Jordan belonged to the women’s auxiliary of the Lions Club and the Elks Club. She and husband were also members of the square dance club in Gallup for many years. Jordan enjoyed all the many family gathering, picnics in McGaffey and drives in mountains with her husband.

Survivors include her husband, Ralph Jordan; sons, Jim Jordan of Denver, Colo., Bob Jordan of Clovis, Bill Jordan of Jamestown; daughter, Karen Hannaway of Albuquerque; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren.

Jordan was preceded in death by her parents, Bob and Naomi Anderson; sisters, Edna Tecklenburg, Pearl Bertinetti.

The family will receive relatives and friends at the First United Methodist Church, following services.
Cope Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Verline Sanbrero

TWIN BUTTES — Funeral services are pending for Verline M. Sanbrero, 69.

Sanbrero died March 22, 2008, in Gallup. She was born March 15, 1938, in Purity Rock.

A family gathering will be 5:30 p.m. tonight, March 25, at the Red Rock Chapter House.

Cope Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Anna Diaz

GALLUP — Funeral Mass for Anna Lee Diaz, 79, will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 26, at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Very Rev. Lawrence O’Keefe will officiate. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park, Gallup. A rosary will be recited at Rollie Mortuary, 7 p.m., March 25.

Diaz died March 21, 2008, in Gallup. She was born June 3, 1928, in San Marciel, N.M.

Survivors include her sons, Ralph Diaz, Alex Diaz; one grandchild.

Diaz was preceded in death by her father, Porfirio Diaz Sr.; mother, Annie Diaz; brothers, Porfinio Diaz Jr., Joe Diaz.

Pallbearers will be Jamie Diaz, Joshua Diaz, Joseph Diaz, Michael Greene, Edward Armijo, and David Armijo.

The family will receive relatives and friends at Sacred Heath Cathedral Family Center, following services.
Rollie Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.