Nelson M. Francisco
May 10, 1929 - May 17, 2021 (age 92)
GALLUP, N.M. — Funeral services for Nelson M. Francisco, 92, of Naschitti, New Mexico, will be held Friday, May 21, at 10 a.m., at Rollie Mortuary in Gallup, with Sister Marlene officiating. Burial will follow at the family plot in Naschitti.
Nelson was born May 10, 1929, in Naschitti, into the Kiyaa'áanii (Towering House Clan), born for Táb??há (Water's Edge Clan). He passed away May 17, 2021, in Gallup, New Mexico.
Nelson worked for the Kenncott Mines in Santa Rita, New Mexico, and was a rancher, silversmith and carpenter.
Nelson is survived by his sons, Neddie Francisco, Ned Francisco, Nathaniel Francisco, Nelson Francisco Jr., and Nathan Francisco; daughters, Nellie Begay, Marie Upshaw, Nora Francisco, and Nanette Francisco; sisters, Ruby Johnson and Juanita Willie; and 16 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Nelson is preceded in death by his wife, Jannie; parents, Olive and Martin Francisco; son, Jonathan Francisco; grandchildren, Jacob Francisco and Bryan Upshaw; and son-in-law, James E. Begay.
Pallbearers will be Justin, Yazzie, Arlando, Sonny, Lyle, and Xavier.
Rollie Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
May 10, 1929 - May 17, 2021 (age 92)
GALLUP, N.M. — Funeral services for Nelson M. Francisco, 92, of Naschitti, New Mexico, will be held Friday, May 21, at 10 a.m., at Rollie Mortuary in Gallup, with Sister Marlene officiating. Burial will follow at the family plot in Naschitti.
Nelson was born May 10, 1929, in Naschitti, into the Kiyaa'áanii (Towering House Clan), born for Táb??há (Water's Edge Clan). He passed away May 17, 2021, in Gallup, New Mexico.
Nelson worked for the Kenncott Mines in Santa Rita, New Mexico, and was a rancher, silversmith and carpenter.
Nelson is survived by his sons, Neddie Francisco, Ned Francisco, Nathaniel Francisco, Nelson Francisco Jr., and Nathan Francisco; daughters, Nellie Begay, Marie Upshaw, Nora Francisco, and Nanette Francisco; sisters, Ruby Johnson and Juanita Willie; and 16 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Nelson is preceded in death by his wife, Jannie; parents, Olive and Martin Francisco; son, Jonathan Francisco; grandchildren, Jacob Francisco and Bryan Upshaw; and son-in-law, James E. Begay.
Pallbearers will be Justin, Yazzie, Arlando, Sonny, Lyle, and Xavier.
Rollie Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Nelson M. Francisco
May 10, 1929 - May 17, 2021 (age 92)
GALLUP, N.M. — Funeral services for Nelson M. Francisco, 92, of Naschitti, New Mexico, will be held Friday, May 21, at 10 a.m., at Rollie Mortuary in Gallup, with Sister Marlene officiating. Burial will follow at the family plot in Naschitti.
Nelson was born May 10, 1929, in Naschitti, into the Kiyaa'áanii (Towering House Clan), born for Táb??há (Water's Edge Clan). He passed away May 17, 2021, in Gallup, New Mexico.
Nelson worked for the Kenncott Mines in Santa Rita, New Mexico, and was a rancher, silversmith and carpenter.
Nelson is survived by his sons, Neddie Francisco, Ned Francisco, Nathaniel Francisco, Nelson Francisco Jr., and Nathan Francisco; daughters, Nellie Begay, Marie Upshaw, Nora Francisco, and Nanette Francisco; sisters, Ruby Johnson and Juanita Willie; and 16 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Nelson is preceded in death by his wife, Jannie; parents, Olive and Martin Francisco; son, Jonathan Francisco; grandchildren, Jacob Francisco and Bryan Upshaw; and son-in-law, James E. Begay.
Pallbearers will be Justin, Yazzie, Arlando, Sonny, Lyle, and Xavier.
Rollie Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
May 10, 1929 - May 17, 2021 (age 92)
GALLUP, N.M. — Funeral services for Nelson M. Francisco, 92, of Naschitti, New Mexico, will be held Friday, May 21, at 10 a.m., at Rollie Mortuary in Gallup, with Sister Marlene officiating. Burial will follow at the family plot in Naschitti.
Nelson was born May 10, 1929, in Naschitti, into the Kiyaa'áanii (Towering House Clan), born for Táb??há (Water's Edge Clan). He passed away May 17, 2021, in Gallup, New Mexico.
Nelson worked for the Kenncott Mines in Santa Rita, New Mexico, and was a rancher, silversmith and carpenter.
Nelson is survived by his sons, Neddie Francisco, Ned Francisco, Nathaniel Francisco, Nelson Francisco Jr., and Nathan Francisco; daughters, Nellie Begay, Marie Upshaw, Nora Francisco, and Nanette Francisco; sisters, Ruby Johnson and Juanita Willie; and 16 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Nelson is preceded in death by his wife, Jannie; parents, Olive and Martin Francisco; son, Jonathan Francisco; grandchildren, Jacob Francisco and Bryan Upshaw; and son-in-law, James E. Begay.
Pallbearers will be Justin, Yazzie, Arlando, Sonny, Lyle, and Xavier.
Rollie Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
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