December 2011
Obituaries
Edward “Eddie” Nahquaddy, Sr. Edward “Eddie” Nahquaddy, Sr., age 75 went to be with the Lord on Sept. 21, in Norman with his family by his side. He was born on Sept. 5, 1936 in Lawton, Okla., to Albert Edward Nahquaddy and Victoria Motherme Nahquaddy. He graduated from Temple High School in 1957. He was an avid OU fan, loved to gourd dance, was a welder, did play bass guitar in a band in the 60’s, was a surveyor, and a coach for women’s softball. He served in the National Guard and Reserves from 1955-1964. He loved listening to the Golden Oldies. Prayer service was held Sept. 25 at the Comanche Nation Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service was Sept. 26 at the Comanche Nation Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Melton Otis and William Hicks Boyiddle officiating. He is survived by his children: Edward Nahquaddy, Jr. and wife Sherry of Wichita Falls, Texas, Lance Jace Nahquaddy of Carnegie, and Sunee Nahquaddy and companion, Luis Lopez of Lawton; 11 grandchildren: Nathanal Nahquaddy, Jordon Nahquaddy, Walker Nahquaddy, Vance “Gah-hoo” Nahquaddy, Ashley Nahquaddy, Amy Nahquaddy, Kimberly Nahquaddy, Shade Nahquaddy, Angelina Lopez, Julie-Rose Lopez, Mico Lopez; Special Nephews and Nieces: Victor Youngman, Terry Geimausaddle, Kenneth Geimausaddle, Barbara Ann Tahchawwickah; numerous nieces, nephews and many friends. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife: Ila Toppah; grandson: Michael Wallace Nahquaddy Lopez; brothers: Edward Albert Nahquaddy, Jr, Nathan Nahquaddy, Robert Holder; Sisters: Rose Nahquaddy and infant sister.
ating. Alvarez was called from labor to reward Oct. 18, from an Oklahoma City hospital. Prayer service was Oct. 20, at the Comanche Nation Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was at Little Washita KCA Intertribal Cemetery under direction of Comanche Nation Funeral Home. Alvarez entered this life on Jul. 5, 1951 at the Lawton Indian Hospital, the daughter of Rachael Keahbone. She grew up in Elgin, Okla., attending Elgin Public Schools where she played basketball and softball. She and Charles Alvarez were joined in Holy matrimony on Feb. 15, 1972 in Lawton and the couple made their home in Lawton, Okla. She enjoyed spending time with her husband and grandchildren, attending various sports activities, band activities and pow-wows. She leaves to cherish her memories her husband; Charles of the home; her daughter and son-in-law: Lay-La and Tim Churchill; two granddaughters: Jessika Alvarez and Katheryn Churchill, both of the home; her grandson: Charlez Churchill of Lawton, Okla.; her Sister: Mary Keahbone of Elgin; her brothers and sistersin-law: Gerald and Onzell Keahbone of Checotah and Ricky and Vergie Komahcheet of Cache; her nephews: Rev. Mike Keahbone and wife, Jennifer, of Moore, Thomas Wayne Keahbone of Anadarko, Okla., and Lonnie Noyebad of Elgin; niece: Rachyel Keahbone of Elgin, Okla.; grandchildren: Hannah, Mikah, Eratere and Jamez Dylan; special family members: Wallace and Debra Coffey, Rodrick Hoahwah, Sr., Charlene Hoahwah, LaLecia Wells, Renee Castillo, Miranda Hoahwah, Myra Medina, Rolanda Santiago, Rodreick Hoahwah, Jr., and Terence Hoahwah. Geneva Pewewardy, Diane Pewewardy, Cheryl Pewewardy, Lynna Rosario, Patricia Pewewardy and Harold “Daddy Bull” Pewewardy, Claudia Quannamenwermy, Freda Ryenhart, Charlene Lytle and the Baker Girls as well as other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her Mother, Rachael Keahbone; grandparents: Rev. Taylor Noyebad and Jessie Cable, three sisters: Baby Sue, Katherine Keahbone and Deborah Pewewardy; one brother: Vernon Keahbone; uncles: Perry Noyebad, Benny Kassanavoid and Theodore Noyebad; step-father: Thomas Keahbone; two aunts: Elaine Noyebad and Maryland Kassanavoid.
Brenda Kay Noyobad Alvarez
Funeral for Brenda Alvarez, 60, Lawton, Okla. was Oct. 21 at the Watchetaker Hall, Comanche Nation Complex, with Rev. Mike Keahbone and Rev. James Biesiadecki offici-
Rosalie Poolaw Attocknie
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Rosalie Poolaw Attocknie of Apache, Okla., was born Jan. 18, 1926 in Apache to Ella Nahdooahnippah and Bruce Poolaw. She passed away Oct. 25 at her home in Apache surrounded by all those who loved her deeply, and is now resting in the arms of our God. She was raised by her mother and Voris “Bill” Codopony in the town of Apache and as a girl, attended the Fort Sill Indian School. She later went to the Haskell Institute in Lawrence, Kan., where she graduated. She married Comanche tribal leader Francis Joseph Attocknie, Sr., on Sept. 8, 1945 in Oklahoma City, he preceded her in death on Nov. 19, 1984. Together, they raised six children in the Comanche way. She accompanied her husband and his father, Albert Attocknie, as they represented the Comanche Nation during their frequent meetings with the government in Washington D.C. She worked at Hillcrest Hospital in Oklahoma City. She and her husband traveled around the country attending many different cultural events involving the Comanche and other tribes, including annual trips with the Comanche Nation to the Shoshone Reunion held in different parts of the country and also to Laredo, Texas with the Native American Church. She was a cultural leader among her people and was adamant about preserving the traditional history and culture of the Comanche people. She was a member of the Native American Church, the Comanche Indian Veterans Auxiliary, and the Comanche Language and Cultural Preservation Committee. She was also a delegate for the Ladies Guild of the Apache Reformed Church. She loved attending pow-wows and socializing with all her extended family and friends. She enjoyed traveling and representing the Comanche Nation. During the years she spent with us, she touched many lives and souls. She had a wonderful smile that could light up a room. She was a blessing to all of us and her presence in our lives was gift for which we will always be grateful. For nearly 65 years she dedicated her life to all her children. She is survived by her five children: Phyllis Ann Attocknie, Apache, Vidala Rose Attocknie, Ft. Cobb, Randlette Cheevers Attocknie, Apache, Esa Jawea Attocknie, Apache, and Richard Ralph Attocknie, Carnegie; one sister: Irene Pardill, Old Town, Maine: three brothers: Jack Lewis Codopony, Apache, Richard Codopony, Minneapolis Minn., Voris Codopony, Jr., Apache; 14 grandchildren: Asa Attocknie, Rozanna Mangold, LaVida David, Wuh-yah-keh Satoe, HahTee Delgado, Alisa Ingram, Dana Attocknie, Mary Alyce Attocknie, Darla Attocknie, Carla Attocknie, Randi Lynn Santos, Patrick Attocknie, Anthony Alvarado, and Francis Attocknie III; Adopted grandson: Robby Crews; 35 Greatgrandchildren: Mame-Neta, Miko, Jeremy, Skye, Annarose, Angel, Arianne, Dion, Dayton, Aaliyah, Corrina, Gerald, Jr.,
Maiya, Marty Joe, Michelle, Nuh-Nuh Tsee, Sean Joaquin, Rylan, Angel, Epimenia, Sonja, Hunter Lee, Anhinga, Alys, Sha, Tryston, Chantel, Desire’, Josiah, Rainy, Kaci, Alisa Rose, Dry, Dayla; two Greatgreat grandchildren: Syanne EllaRae and Payton Oliver. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Francis Joseph Attocknie, Sr.; one son, Francis Joseph Attocknie, Jr.; one grandson: Tahkony Alvardo, one great grandson: Baby Ja (Jaydn) Attocknie; two sisters: Delores Saupitty and Barbara Coker. Prayer service was Oct. 28 at the Comanche Community Center in Apache, Okla. Funeral was Oct. 29 at the Comanche Community Center in Apache, Okla. Burial followed at the Cache Creek Indian Mission Cemetery west of Apache, Okla., under the direction of Crews Funeral Home.
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Okla., Barbara Aspermy, Richard Sapcutt, Patricia Whitewolf, Mary Sapcutt, Vincent Sapcutt, Sharon Enriquez, and Kenneth Sapcutt; aunt: Vivian Gooday; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. She is preceded in death by her parents: Richard Ahdosy and Clara Saupitty Kaywaykla; grandparents: Tom and Niki Saupitty; brothers ans sister: Lewis J Wahahrockah, James Mondero Kaywaykla, Dorothy Hummingbird, William Kaywaykla; aunt Marie Tonips; uncles: Larry Saupitty, Carney Saupitty, Stanford Saupitty, Floyd Saupitty, Raymond Saupitty, Dan Saupitty, Mead Chibitty and Norene Saupitty Chibitty.
Brenda Jean Craig Marion Agnes Ahdosy Sahmaunt Marion Agnes Ahdosy Sahmaunt, 78 went to her heavenly home with her family by her side on Oct. 31 at her home. She was born on Sept. 28, 1933 in Lawton, Okla., to Clara Saupitty and Richard Ahdosy. She was a Retired LPN. Her hobbies include: Reading, watching game shows, and sports, which included her beloved Texas Rangers and OKC Thunder. In her younger years she was an All Star Softball Pitcher. She was inducted into the Women’s Indian Softball Hall of Fame in 2005. She was a member of the Cedar Hill Church of God in Anadarko and a member of the Comanche Nation. Prayer service was Nov. 4 at Comanche Nation Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service was Nov. 5 at Church of God in Anadarko, Okla., with Pastor Steve Palczynsky. Burial followed at Otipoby Cemetery under direction of Comanche Nation Funeral Home. She is survived by Spencer “Corky” Sahmaunt and four daughters: Karen Ann Sahmaunt of Portland, Ore., Mari Francis Sahmaunt and companion Ricky Eaves of Cache, Okla., Patricia Fern Unap and husband Douglas Unap of Anadarko, Okla., and Rebecca Sahmanut and husband Vernon Clouse Ahtone of Elgin, Okla.; sister: LaRue Kaywaykla Parker of Cache, Okla.; five grandchildren: Carlton James “CJ” Ahtone, Kristen “Sissy” Ahtone, Travis Guerue, Daniel Sahmaunt, Chloe Ahtone; great-grandchildren: Trinty Ahtone, Connor Ahtone, Treyten Ramirez, Izayah Ramirez; cousins: Eddie Wayne Ahdosy of Cache,
Funeral for Brenda Jean Craig, 45, Apache, Okla., was Nov. 7 at the United Methodist Church of Apache with Pastor Marvin Delaware and Tory Dean officiating. Craig was called home on Nov. 3 from a Lawton Hospital. Prayer service was Nov. 6 at the United Methodist Church of Apache. Burial followed at Cache Creek KCA Intertribal Cemetery under direction of the Comanche Nation Funeral Home. Craig entered this life on Jul. 25, 1966 in Heidelberg, Germany, the beloved daughter of Newell Kelly and Arvillia Sapcut Craig. She was raised in Heidelberg and moved back to the states and was raised in Elgin, Fletcher, Faxon and Apache, attending elementary schools in Faxon, Elgin and Apache. During Middle School, she was the Jr. High Candidate for Football Princess and she was voted who’s who of the most flirtiest. She graduated in 1985 from Apache High School. She was a member of the Comanche Nation and enjoyed being with her friends, fishing, gardening, chilling at the lake, being with her favorite grandson, Michael, cooking and taking care of her family and friends. She leaves to cherish her memories, her mother: Arvillia Sapcut Craig of Apache, Okla.; two daughters: Brittany and husband, David Hernandez and Audrey Craig and companion, Duane Gardener, all of Lawton, Okla.; ten grandchildren: Michael Kelly Dewayne Craig, Landon Craig, Kiley Hearrell, Mason Hernandez, Miley Hernandez, Gracie Craig-Gardner, Mercedez Terry, Harley Terry, Continued on Page 13