Deaths

• Bitsie, Floyd
• Crain, Teresa
• Pioche, Colleen
• Radosevich, James
• Sanchez, Eloy

Floyd Bitsie

VISTA, Calif. — Funeral services for Floyd Bitsie, 46, will be 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 10, at Rehoboth Christian Reformed Church, Rehoboth. The Rev. Bobby Boyd will officiate. Burial will be in Lone Pine Cemetery, Mexican Springs. Visitation will be 3-5 p.m., today, Oct. 9, at Rollie Mortuary.

Bitsie died Sept. 30, 2009, in Vista, Calif. He was born Nov. 1, 1962, in Gallup, into the Paiute People Clan for the Folded Arms People Clan.

Bitsie graduated from Tohatchi High in 1981. He was the owner of Bitsie Power Washing for 10 years, was a carpenter and truck driver.

Survivors include his wife, Carrie Leach of Vista, Calif.; daughter, Katie Maggard of Seattle, Wash.; parents, Marlene Beltran of Tulalip, Wash., Calvin Bitsie of Mexican Springs; brothers, Steve Beltran of Oakland, Calif., Richard D. Powell of Tulalip, Wash.; sister, Dareth Beltran of California; grandmother, Hilman Tobey of Reno, Nev.
Bitsie was preceded in death by his grandparents, Thelma Sheldon, Walter and Freda Bitsie Sr.
Pallbearers will be Steve Beltran, Alvin Bitsilly, Andre Chaisson, Stuart Francisco, Aaron Jim, Everette Jole, Kenneth Jones, William Jones Jr.

Rollie Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Teresa Crain

ALBUQUERQUE — Memorial services for Teresa A. Crain, 49, will be 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 10, at Evangel Center, 10405 Comanche, NE, Albuquerque. The Rev. Frank Sandoval will officiate. Private disposition will be at a later date.
Crain died Sept. 26, 2009, in Albuquerque. She was born May 18, 1960, in Pampa, Texas.

Crain received a degree in Cosmetology and was employed at haircutters for 20 years. Her hobbies included cooking, decorating, crocheting, ballooning and tailgating.

Survivors include her partner, Ruben Soto; son, Lloyd Crain; daughter, Twila Campos; father, Edward Horton; brothers, Randy Horton, Rick Horton; two grandchildren.

Crain was preceded in death by her mother, Shirley Stephenson.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bank of Albuquerque, under Teresa Crain Contribution fund.

Colleen Pioche

CHINLE — Services for Colleen Annette Pioche, 28, will be 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 10, at Chinle Catholic Church, Chinle. The Rev. Blaine-Grein, will officiate. Burial will be in Begay family cemetry, Chinle. Visitation will be one hour prior to service.

Pioche died Oct. 3, 2009, in Killeen, Texas. She was born March 8, 1981, in Albuquerque.

Pioche graduated from St. Michaels High School in 1999. She was a Manuelito Scholar, graduated from Northwestern Louisiana State University in 2003, with a Bachelor of Science (Psychology).

Survivors include her husband, Adrian Pioche; sons, Tyriq and Diondre Pioche; parents, Daren Todd and Andrea Begay; sister, Shannon Carroll; grandparents, Leo R. and Lucille Begay, James Atcitty, Steven and Johanna Kee, Charley and Nellie Yazzie.

Pioche was preceded in death by John Wallace, Antoinette Wallace, Paul McCabe.

Pallbearers will be Marvin Wallace, John W. Mitchell Jr., Timothy D. Carroll Jr., Donavan Stewart, Michael Wallace, Dean Etsitty.

The family will receive relatives and friends at Sharon Begay’s residence, Chinle.

Cope Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

James Radosevich

BELEN — Memorial Mass for James C. Radosevich, 72, will be 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 10, at San Clemente Catholic Parish, Los Lunas. The Rev. Douglas Mitchell will be the celebrant. A rosary will be recited 9:30 a.m., Oct. 10, at San Celemente Catholic Parish, Los Lunas. Private internment will be in Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Albuquerque.

Radosevich died Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, in Belen. He was born Nov. 25, 1936, in Thoreau.

Radosevich graduated from Gallup High School and attended the University of New Mexico. He was a County Commissioner for two terms and the Public Works Director for McKinley County for 25 years. After his retirement, he was a consultant for Cutler Repaving Co. for 10 years.

Radosevich was a member of the San Clemente Catholic Church, Los Lunas.

Survivors include his wife, Carole Radosevich; daughter, Cara Marie Rigney of Albuquerque; sons, Scott Radosevich of Strasburg, Va., Mark Radosevich of Las Cruces, Eric Radosevich of Gilroy, Calif., Ryan Kip Radosevich of Dallas, Texas; brothers, Jay Radosevich of Thoreau, Joe Radosevich of Arboles, Colo.; sister, Jo Ann Elkins of Thoreau; eight grandchildren.

Radosevich was preceded in death by his parents, John and Anna Radosevich.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Cancer Society, Breat Cancer Research, 10501 Montgomery Blvd., NE #300, Albuquerque, N.M. 87111 or the Building Fund for San Clemente Church, PO Box 147, Los Lunas, N.M., 87301.

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Eloy Sanchez

MILAN — Funeral Mass for Eloy W. Sanchez, 62, will be 9 a.m., Oct. 10, at St. Vivian’s Catholic Church, Milan. Burial will be in Grants Memorial Park. The Very. Rev. Alberto Avella will officiate. A rosary will be 7 p.m., tonight, Oct. 9, at St. Vivian’s Catholic Church, Milan.

Sanchez died Oct. 6, 2009, in Albuquerque. He was born April 14, 1947, in Grants.

Sanchez was retired from Petro in Milan.

Survivors include his wife, Felipa Sanchez of Milan; sons, Edwin Sanchez of Albuquerque, Gilbert Sanchez of Albuquerque, Joe Estrada of Milan; daughter, Lorraine Macias of San Rafael; parents, Joe and Emma Gonzales of Grants; brothers, Teddy Gonzales of Milan, Bernie Gonzales of Grants, Rudy Gonzales of Grants, Johnny Gonzales of Grants, Leo Sanchez of Bluewater Village; sister, Lucy Torres of Milan; four grandchildren.

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Compassion Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.