Deaths

• Enrico, Bennie
• Pete, Taylor
• Raphaelito, Jackson
• Tso, Walter

Bennie Enrico

LITTLE WATER, N.M. — Services are pending for Bennie Enrico, 62.

Enrico died Wednesday, May 14, 2008, in Little Water. He was born July 20, 1945, in Little Water.

A family gathering will be 6 p.m. May 17, at the Little Water Chapter House.

Cope Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Taylor Pete

SANDERS — Funeral services for Taylor Shannon Pete, 14, were 10 a.m. today, May 16, at the United Methodist Church, Pinedale. The Rev. Roger Tsosie officiated. Burial was in Paradise Hill, Pinedale.

Pete died May 9, 2008, in Sanders. She was born Feb. 28, 1994, in Grants, into the Meadow People Clan for the Bitter Water People Clan.

Pete attended schools in Grants, Greasewood, Window Rock and Sanders. As astudent,she earned numerous awards, merits and perfect attendance. Her hobbies included reading, doing homework, listening to music, attending Sunday school, basketball and wrestling. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Survivors include her parents, Thomas Pete Jr., Cassandra Lee of Sanders; brother, Joshua Pete of Sanders; sisters, Courtney A. Pete of Sanders, Tatyana N. Pete of Sanders; grandparents, Anita Francisco, Everhart Francisco of Pinedale, Lily Pete of Sanders.

Pete was preceded in death by her grandfather, Thomas Pete Sr.; great-grandmother, Stella Z. Antonio.

Pallbearers were Dana Begay, Danny Begay, Daniel Begay, Monte Lee, Harrison Charley and Brandon Charley.

The family received relatives and friends at United Methodist Fellowship Hall, following services.

Cope Memorial was in charge of arrangements.

Jackson Raphaelito

RAMAH — Services are pending for Jackson Raphaelito, 96.

Raphaelito died May 14, 2008, in Ramah. He was born Feb. 12, 1912, in Ramah.

Raphaelito was a lifelong resident of Ramah.

A family gathering will be 6 p.m., tonight, May 16, at the Ramah Navajo Chapter.

Cope Memorial is in charge of arrangements.

Walter Tso

CHINLE — Services for Walter J. Tso, 42, will be 12 p.m. May 17, at the Our Lady of Fatima, Chinle. The Rev. Blain Grein, OFM, will officiate. Burial will be in family plot, Chinle. Visitation will be 11 a.m. one hour prior to services.

Tso died May 14, 2008, in Flagstaff. He was born May 14, 2008, in Ganado, into the Salt People Clan for the Zuni People Division of Red Running Into the Water People Clan.

Tso went to school in Chinle and Many Farms High School. He received his GED. Tso worked for various construction companies in Phoenix. He was a member of the Native American Church and his hobbies include creating art.

Survivors include his wife, Caroline Y. Tso of Phoenix; son, Mac Tso of Phoenix; daughters, Trina, Caren Tso, both of Phoenix; mother, Annie E. Tso of Chinle; brothers, Hoskie Tso, Rodney Tso, Jesbert Tso, Charleston Tso, Earlson Tso, Preston Tso, all of Chinle; sisters, Brenda Arthur of Fort Defiance, Charlotte Nelson, Anita Tso, Christina Tso, Francilia Tso, all of Chinle; one grandchild.

Tso was preceded in death by his father, Charles Y. Tso; grandparents, Jackie, Rose Marie Yazzie.

Pallbearers will be family and friends.

Silver Creek Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.