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May 2017

The Comanche Nation News

Obituaries Guilbert Maurice Waldrip, III

Otto Thomas Mahsetky Jr.

Manolito Portillo; grandparents: Thomas Blackstar, and Oneda Blackstar.

Leslie Dawn Parker-Hernandez

Waldrip Guilbert Maurice Waldrip, III that we all knew as “PO” Waldrip, age 65, passed away on February 13. A celebration of life was held at Mulkey - Mason Funeral Home on February 16, in Lewisville. The burial was at the Deyo Mission Baptist Church and Cemetery in Lawton, Oklahoma. He was born in Lawton, Oklahoma on October 29, 1951 to Guilbert Maurice Waldrip, II and Mary Portillo Waldrip. His dad was a pro ball player and school teacher. His mom was a surgical nurse for the military and a loving homemaker. Waldrip never married and never had children but he loved his family and the friends he made over his lifetime. He played all kinds of sports from football, golf, basketball and of course his favorite, baseball, beginning at a young age until 2003 when his health began failing. Still, with determination and high spirits for living he still ran the bases of life. He played semi-pro baseball for two teams, Carson City Nuggets and Bacone Warriors. He earned his Associates Degree at Bacone College in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Waldrip is survived by his two sisters, Sandra Chaffin and Stacey Cole. He is also survived by his nephew Jon Wesley Gower and many other family members and friends. Po never forgot anything and love looking at maps as did his father. He could recall more in life than any encyclopedia and told countless stories from over the years making everyone laugh. You can bet if he knew you, he had a story to tell. If you knew him, you became his friend. Po was considered to be one of the nicest people by everyone who met him. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Joshua “Jay” Waldrip, his great nephew Aaron Gower and many other loved ones. He wanted to send special thanks those at Baylor Heart Plano, Presbyterian Hospital, Lewisville Medical Center, Remarkable, Lake View and Accel Rehab, and Lewisville Renal Center for all the wonderful care he received from these facilities.

Mahsetky Otto Thomas Mahsetky Jr. 23 of Anderson South Carolina went to his heavenly home on February 27 at his home in Anderson, South Carolina. Funeral service was at the Comanche Nation Funeral Home with Monte Moran officiating. Burial followed at the Deyo Mission Cemetery under the direction of Comanche Nation Funeral Home. Prayer service was April 5, at the Comanche Nation Funeral Home Chapel. He was born on March 12, 1994 in Lawton to Otto and Angela Mahsetky Sr. He grew up in Florida and attended school in Florida and at Riverside Indian School. Mahsetky’s favorite thing was spending time with his dogs which all had Comanche names. He loved playing games with his friends on line from all over the U. S. Mahsetky was a very thrifty man. All of his friends say he was always respectful and kind to everyone. He was a proud member of the Comanche Nation of Oklahoma. He started dancing when he was two years old. Mahsetky was a Hoop Dancer, Grass Dancer and a War Dancer. He traveled to many different towns mainly on the east coast to put on exhibitions to show the Comanche way. Mahsetky missed his father going with him to his exhibitions and performing with him. His father Otto Sr. passed away February 12, 2012. He is survived by: his mother of Angela Mahsetky and a sister Wavoya Mahsetky both of the home; sister, Tawny Mahsetky of Lawton and Lisa Mahsetky of Cherokee, North Carolina; brothers: Johnny L. Mahsetky of Yukon, Cody Mahsetky and Kerry Mahsetky both of Lawton, Jamison Brewer of Georgia, nieces and nephews: Julius Mahsetky, Schaila Mahsetky, Parker Mahsetky, Cambree Mahsetky, many other family members and friends. Mahsetky is preceded in death by: father, Otto Mahsetky Sr., aunt: Marcia Mahsetky, brother,

Pallbearers: Chadrick Toehay, Vernon Redbone, Kevin Aitson, Todd Burgess, Braeden Jones, James Chalepah, Brian Pahcoddy, and Glen Pahcoddy Honorary Pallbearers: Keaton Haumpy, Modesto Schonchin, Robbie Aitson, Justin Aitson, Carlos Chalepah and Chris Longhat, T.J. Parker Funeral Service was March 21, at the Comanche Community Center in Apache with Donna Pewo and Tina Baker officiating. Burial followed at Cache Creek KCA cemetery west of Apache under the direction of Comanche Nation Funeral Home. Wake Service was March 20 at the Comanche Community Center in Apache.

dren; 27 great grandchildren; brother, Dennis and spouse Karen Yarbrough of Frankfort, Illinois; aunt Shirley Breen of Joliet, Illinois, many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. He is preceded in death by: parents and grandparents.

Bernard Wermy

Hernandez Leslie Dawn Parker-Hernandez, “Froggy”, 52, of Lawton went to her heavenly home in Lawton, Oklahoma with her family by her side on March 15. Hernandez was born on November 24, 1964 in Dallas, Texas to Lester “Tinker” Parker Sr. and Glenda Pewo Mendez. She was raised by Tony and Madeline Soontay. She grew up in Apache and attended Apache High School. Hernandez was a proud member of the Comanche Nation of Oklahoma and was also of Apache and Kiowa decent. She was a member of the Apache Reformed Church. She is the great-great granddaughter of Quanah Parker. Hernandez loved to visit with and laugh with her family and friends. She had a gift for gardening and enjoyed going to the casino. Hernandez is survived by her husband Paul Hernandez, daughters Robin Dawn Aitson and Jalaine Marie Aitson of Lawton, Emma Lou Haumpy and husband Kenny of Oklahoma City, and step-daughter Lea Morgan and husband Keenan of Anadarko; mother, Glenda Mendez of Lawton, grandchildren Keaton, Nevaeh Braylon “BB”, Amylee, Alyssa, Ar’es, Harmony, Melody and Symphony, sisters: Janice Parker Condulle of Anadarko, Libby Parker of Oklahoma City, and Lenette Parker of San Antonio, Texas. Nieces and Nephews T. J., Andrew, Katelen, Daniel, Michelle, John, Brian, Glen, and Crystal; aunts and uncles Donald Pewo, Lisa Lookingglass, Gina Longhat, Leland Parker and Roderick Parker. Hernandez was proceeded in death her father Lester Parker Sr., brother Lester Parker Jr., sister Leann Parker-Smith, sister Tina Marie Parker, twin infant sisters and brother Wilson Pewo, grandfather Wilson Pewo, Grandmother Ethel Eikeahpihoodle Pewo and grandmother Esther Parker and grandfather Charles Bread Jr.

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Larry Dean Yarbrough Wermy

Yarbrough Larry Dean Yarbrough passed away March 22, in Lawton. Celebration of Life Service was March 27, at Comanche Nation Funeral Home Chapel. Yarbrough was born November 27, 1943 in Joliet, Illinois to Frank and Lorene (Mayfield) Yarborough. He attended and graduated from Frankfort High School. Yarbrough enjoyed going fishing and the casinos, watching football and boxing, cooking old recipes, spending time with family and friends. Yarbrough retired from Dolese Rock Quarry after 28 years in 2005 as a plant lead man. He served his fellow employees faithfully as a union steward. He was also a welder. Yarbrough believed strongly in the court and did his duty serving Comanche County on many cases. He is survived by: four sons and spouses: Dean Alan and Mary Yarbrough of Big Creek, California; Keith Yarbrough of Lawton, James and Carol of Lisle, Illinois, Anthony and Kimberly Yarbrough of Tulsa; five daughters and spouses: Angela and Mark Cagle of Edgewater, Lora and Joseph Bowie of Tulsa, Dana Yarbrough of Tulsa, Cari Yarbrough of Lawton; Adra “Lynn” and Joe Martinez of Lawton; 23 grandchil-

Mark 16:19 “So then, after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.”

Bernard Wermy, 83, of Indiahoma went to his heavenly home with his loving family by his side. Funeral service was April 1, at Comanche Nation Funeral home chapel with William Pekah Jr. Burial followed at Deyo Cemetery under the direction of Comanche Nation Funeral Home. Prayer was March 31, under Comanche Nation Funeral Home. Wermy was born in Lawton to Thompson and June (Kopaddy) Pekah in Lawton on December 13, 1933. He grew up and attending Cache Public School. He was a proud member of the Comanche Nation of Oklahoma and the Komah Memorial Church in Cache. Wermy enjoyed going to the casinos and spending time with his family and friends. He coached Bennie and the Jets Girls Softball team. Wermy was always generous taking us out to eat as a family and buying the kids many gifts, helping anyone out whenever they asked. He is survived by: four children: Alfred of the home, Juanita Mayle of Marlow, Alfreda Dorsey of Indiahoma, William Pekah of Cyril, Gene Pekah of Indiahoma; brother, Billy Joe Wermy of Apache, 8 grandchildren: Anthony Hoahwah, Michael Hoahwah, Christina Scott, Kenneth Williams, David Pekah, Lilly Wiegand, Matt Pekah, Brian Pekah; 8 great-children; 14 grandchildren; He is preceded in death by: parents: Thompson and June Pekah Wermy; sister, Meda Lou Daukei, and Charles Wermy, brother John Marvin Wermy.

Translated to the Comanche Language “Wihnu ta Narümi’a sunihku urüümatu tekwahkase’ surü God Jesus-ha tomovetu vetsünukwa. Surüse’ God-ha tüvitsinakwü karünu.” -From the Book