Deaths
Stanley Charley
PINEHILL — Services for Stanley Alfred Charley, 62, will be 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 19, at Rollie Mortuary, Gallup. Evangelist Jake Yazzie Sr., will officiate. Burial will be in family plot, Mariano Lake.
Charley died Dec. 5, 2009, in Gallup. He was born March 10, 1947, in Crownpoint, into the Red Running Into the Water People Clan for the Bitter Water People Clan.
Charley attended school in Fort Wingate and Chema, Org. He was employed with Labor and Carpentry and was a mechanic. His hobbies included doing yard work, fixing vehicles and being around his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Mary L. Charley of Pinehill; sons, Chris Charley Sr., of Gallup, Chester Charley Sr. of Thoreau, Sampson Charley of Pinehill, Freddie Jake of Pinehaven; daughters, Karen Diaz of Gallup, Thelma Charley of Gallup, Theresa Ann Tom of Mariano Lake, Christine Charley of Thoreau; brothers, Benny J. Charley, Daniel K. Charly, both of Mariano Lake; sisters, Agnes C. Lee of Greasewood, Joan C. King of Iyanbito; 32 grandchildren.
Charley was preceded in death by his parents, Alice Charley, Joe Kee Charley; sisters, Nellie K. Smith, Mary C. Bennett; one grandchild.
Pallbearers will be Chris Charley Sr., LeRoy Tom, Leo Tom, Elmer Tom, Sampson Charley, Vernard Martinez Jr.
The family will receive relatives and friends at Mariano Lake, following services.
Rollie Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Emerson Edsitty Sr.
GALLUP — Funeral services for Emerson Edsitty Sr., 62, will be 10 a.m., Monday, Dec. 21, at Cope Memorial Chapel, Gallup. The Rev. Jimmy Edsitty will officiate.
Edsitty died Dec. 15, 2009, in Gallup. He was born May 3, 1947, in Rehoboth, into the Towering House People Clan for the Bitter Water People Clan.
Edsitty graduated from Fort Sills, Okla., University of New Mexico-Gallup and Grants.
Survivors include his wife, Geraldine Denetso of Gallup; son, Emerson Edsitty Jr. of Gallup; daughter, Tamara Edsitty of Gallup; brother, Jimson Edsitty of Prewitt; sisers, Emma Edsitty of Thoreau, Virginia Dansforth of Prewitt, Annie Spencer of Prewitt, Loretta Billie of Prewitt, Mary Ann Gautan of Thoreau Evelyn Edsitty of Texas, Edith Saunders of Thoreau, Jacqueline Phillips of Prewitt, Flora James of Prewitt, Farrah Wilson of Grants; three grandchildren.
Edsitty was preceded in death by his parents, Nelson Esitty, Helen James.
Pallbearers will be Jimson Edsitty, Alex Segina, Ron Ortiz, Mary Ann Bayton, Ervin Lewis, Loretta Billie.
The family will receive relatives and friends at Baca Chapter House, following services.
Cope Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Gianna Martinez
RIO RANCHO — Graveside services for Gianna E. Martinez, 14, will be 11 a.m., Monday, Dec. 21. The Rev. Eduardo Espinosa Chacon, O.F.M., will officiate. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park.
Martinez died Dec. 15, 2009, in Rio Rancho. She was born April 3, 1995, in El Paso, Texas.
Martinez enjoyed drawing, hanging out with friends and talking on her cell phone.
Survivors include her parents, John Martinez, Lea Ann Martinez; brother, Giovanni Martinez; sister, Jenine Martinez; grandparents, Eloy Martinez, Guido and Juann Zecca.
Martinez was preceded in death by her grandmother, Jennie Martinez.
The family will receive relatives and friends at Sacred Heart Cathedral Family Center, following services.
Rollie Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Elvis Nelson
JONES RANCH — Funeral services for Elvis Geo Nelson “Morning Star”, 39, will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 19, at Cope Memorial Chapel. Evangelist Boots Wagner will officiate. Burial will be in family cemetery, Jones Ranch.
Nelson died Dec. 9, 2009, in Boston, Mass. He was born Dec. 25, 1969, in Gallup, into the Mexican People Clan for the Towering House People Clan.
Nelson was a graduate of Gallup High School. He was a carpenter and electrician. He was currently working in Boston, Mass.
Survivors include his mother, Eleanor N. Kanawite of Gallup; son, Michael Antonio Nelson; brother, Lorne “Ben” Geo Nelson of Phoenix.
Nelson was preceded in death by his grandparents, Nellie D. and Gene Nelson.
Pallbearers will be Sean Moore, Colin Moore, Andy Mariano, Rodrick Spencer, Tim Benally, and Aaron Anderson.
The family will receive relatives and friends at Red Rock Chapter House, following services.
Go to www.danielsfuneral.com to send condolences.
Cope Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
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