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
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
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