MEXICAN SPRINGS — Funeral services for Walter Barney Sr., 81, were 10 a.m., today, June 29, at Rollie Mortuary Palm Chapel. Burial was in Lone Pine Cemetery.
Barney died June 24, 2009, in Gallup. He was born May 31, 1928, in Mexican Springs, into the Black Streak of Forest People Clan for the Salt People Clan.
Barney was employed with the railroad, Kerr McGee Mine, Shipyard in Mississippi. His hobbies included carpentry, yard work, watching wrestling, hunting, watching the parades and spending time with his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Lorraine C. Barney of Mexican Springs; sons, Albert Barney of Mexican Springs, Walter Barney of Santa Fe; daughters, Bertha Barney, Thelma Yazzie, both of Mexican Springs; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren.
Barney was preceded in death by his father, Slim Barney; mother; son, LCPL Samuel Barney.
Pallbearers were Melvin Whitegoat, Walter Barney Jr., Ray Yazzie, Herman Spencer, Patricia Yazzie, Roberta Barney.
The family received relatives and friends at Mexican Springs Chapter, following services.
Rollie Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.
COYOTE CANYON — Services are pending for Josiah J. Thomas, 11 months old.
Thomas died Wednesday, June 24, 2009, in Albuquerque. He was born July 20, 2008, in Gallup.
A community gathering will be 5 p.m., tonight, June 29, at Coyote Canyon Chapter House.
Rollie Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
