Mary R. Chato, age 90 years old, resident of Albuquerque since 1948, passed away on September 10, 2013.
Mary was born into Ta'baaha (Waters Edge) for Todach'ii'ni (Bitter Water) in Tohatchi, NM.
Mary is survived by her children, Sister Theresa Chato, SBS of Bensalem, PA, Genevieve K. Chato and her husband, Edward Seaton of Kayenta, AZ, Joseph E. Chato and his wife, Connie Bell of Santa Fé, NM, Bernadette Charlie and her husband, Robert Charlie of Fairbanks, AK, B. Renee Chato and her partner, Rick Tapia of Santa Fé, NM and Michaela Fong and husband, Steve Fong of Tesuque, NM. Mary is survived by grandchildren, Maunelita Beck of Grand Prairie, TX, Joshua Chato of Chicago, IL, Luis Chato of New York, NY, Jeremy Chato of Albuquerque, NM, Edward Chato-Seaton of Tucson, AZ, William Fong of Socorro, NM and Corey Fong of Tesuque, NM. Mary is also survived by sister, Fannie Curtis, nephew, Allen Begay, cousin-sister, Ella Roanhorse, cousin-brother, Peter Sage, sisters-in-law, Jeannette Thomas, Sallie Johnny, Sadie Hardy and Ella Begay and numerous cousins and extended family.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Edgar Chato, parents, Manygoats Begay and Barbara Manuelito Binaali and maternal grandparents, Bob and Jos-bah Manuelito.
Mary was born and raised on the Navajo reservation in Tohatchi, NM. Mary lived in Albuquerque from 1948 until her death. Mary attended Fort Wingate Boarding School, St. Catherine Indian School in Santa Fe, NM and Sacred Heart Cathedral High School in Gallup, NM. In her younger years, she wove Navajo rugs, herded sheep and farmed. Mary was also a jockey at local horse races near her Tohatchi home. Mary was a stay at home mother who raised her six children in a Catholic household.
Mary was a founding member of the Holy Ghost Parish in Albuquerque where all of her children attended grade school. After her children were older, Mary returned to work at Bell's Trading and Jewelry in Albuquerque and worked for twenty years at the Albuquerque Indian Health Hospital as a medical records technician until her retirement. In 2003, Mary moved to Las Colinas Village and lived there for seven years until her death.
Mary was proud of her Navajo heritage. Mary was a founding member of the Navajo Club of Albuquerque through which she coordinated the Navajo Nation's Clothing Program for Navajos residing in Albuquerque. Every year she looked forward to the New Mexico State Fair and dedicated many years volunteering with her husband at the Navajo Club's food booth in the Indian Village. Mary never lost her love for farming and through most of her adult life, she gardened. Her favorite crops were Indian maize, what she called Anasazi beans, green chile, squash, cucumbers, tomatoes, Navajo tea and peaches. Mary won several first place ribbons and Best of Show at the New Mexico State Fair for her peaches and squash. Mary loved telling stories, reminiscing about her years growing up and sewing.
Celebration of Mary's life will begin on Friday, September 13, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. with visitation and rosary at French - Lomas. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, 833 Arizona St. SE. Interment will take place on Monday, September 16, 2013 at 9:45 a.m. at the Santa Fé National Cemetery, Santa Fé, NM. Pallbearers will be Joshua Chato, Luís Chato, Jeremy Chato, Edward Chato-Seaton, William Fong and Corey Fong.
The family expresses gratitude to the staff of Gentiva Hospice, the staff of Lovelace Downtown Hospital, the staff of Manzano del Sol Rehabilitation, and the staff of Lovelace Rehabilitation Hospital.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, 1663 Bristol Pike, Bensalem, PA 19020 (215-244-9900) or a charity of your choice.
Mary was born into Ta'baaha (Waters Edge) for Todach'ii'ni (Bitter Water) in Tohatchi, NM.
Mary is survived by her children, Sister Theresa Chato, SBS of Bensalem, PA, Genevieve K. Chato and her husband, Edward Seaton of Kayenta, AZ, Joseph E. Chato and his wife, Connie Bell of Santa Fé, NM, Bernadette Charlie and her husband, Robert Charlie of Fairbanks, AK, B. Renee Chato and her partner, Rick Tapia of Santa Fé, NM and Michaela Fong and husband, Steve Fong of Tesuque, NM. Mary is survived by grandchildren, Maunelita Beck of Grand Prairie, TX, Joshua Chato of Chicago, IL, Luis Chato of New York, NY, Jeremy Chato of Albuquerque, NM, Edward Chato-Seaton of Tucson, AZ, William Fong of Socorro, NM and Corey Fong of Tesuque, NM. Mary is also survived by sister, Fannie Curtis, nephew, Allen Begay, cousin-sister, Ella Roanhorse, cousin-brother, Peter Sage, sisters-in-law, Jeannette Thomas, Sallie Johnny, Sadie Hardy and Ella Begay and numerous cousins and extended family.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Edgar Chato, parents, Manygoats Begay and Barbara Manuelito Binaali and maternal grandparents, Bob and Jos-bah Manuelito.
Mary was born and raised on the Navajo reservation in Tohatchi, NM. Mary lived in Albuquerque from 1948 until her death. Mary attended Fort Wingate Boarding School, St. Catherine Indian School in Santa Fe, NM and Sacred Heart Cathedral High School in Gallup, NM. In her younger years, she wove Navajo rugs, herded sheep and farmed. Mary was also a jockey at local horse races near her Tohatchi home. Mary was a stay at home mother who raised her six children in a Catholic household.
Mary was a founding member of the Holy Ghost Parish in Albuquerque where all of her children attended grade school. After her children were older, Mary returned to work at Bell's Trading and Jewelry in Albuquerque and worked for twenty years at the Albuquerque Indian Health Hospital as a medical records technician until her retirement. In 2003, Mary moved to Las Colinas Village and lived there for seven years until her death.
Mary was proud of her Navajo heritage. Mary was a founding member of the Navajo Club of Albuquerque through which she coordinated the Navajo Nation's Clothing Program for Navajos residing in Albuquerque. Every year she looked forward to the New Mexico State Fair and dedicated many years volunteering with her husband at the Navajo Club's food booth in the Indian Village. Mary never lost her love for farming and through most of her adult life, she gardened. Her favorite crops were Indian maize, what she called Anasazi beans, green chile, squash, cucumbers, tomatoes, Navajo tea and peaches. Mary won several first place ribbons and Best of Show at the New Mexico State Fair for her peaches and squash. Mary loved telling stories, reminiscing about her years growing up and sewing.
Celebration of Mary's life will begin on Friday, September 13, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. with visitation and rosary at French - Lomas. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, 833 Arizona St. SE. Interment will take place on Monday, September 16, 2013 at 9:45 a.m. at the Santa Fé National Cemetery, Santa Fé, NM. Pallbearers will be Joshua Chato, Luís Chato, Jeremy Chato, Edward Chato-Seaton, William Fong and Corey Fong.
The family expresses gratitude to the staff of Gentiva Hospice, the staff of Lovelace Downtown Hospital, the staff of Manzano del Sol Rehabilitation, and the staff of Lovelace Rehabilitation Hospital.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, 1663 Bristol Pike, Bensalem, PA 19020 (215-244-9900) or a charity of your choice.
Mary R. Chato, age 90 years old, resident of Albuquerque since 1948, passed away on September 10, 2013.
Mary was born into Ta'baaha (Waters Edge) for Todach'ii'ni (Bitter Water) in Tohatchi, NM.
Mary is survived by her children, Sister Theresa Chato, SBS of Bensalem, PA, Genevieve K. Chato and her husband, Edward Seaton of Kayenta, AZ, Joseph E. Chato and his wife, Connie Bell of Santa Fé, NM, Bernadette Charlie and her husband, Robert Charlie of Fairbanks, AK, B. Renee Chato and her partner, Rick Tapia of Santa Fé, NM and Michaela Fong and husband, Steve Fong of Tesuque, NM. Mary is survived by grandchildren, Maunelita Beck of Grand Prairie, TX, Joshua Chato of Chicago, IL, Luis Chato of New York, NY, Jeremy Chato of Albuquerque, NM, Edward Chato-Seaton of Tucson, AZ, William Fong of Socorro, NM and Corey Fong of Tesuque, NM. Mary is also survived by sister, Fannie Curtis, nephew, Allen Begay, cousin-sister, Ella Roanhorse, cousin-brother, Peter Sage, sisters-in-law, Jeannette Thomas, Sallie Johnny, Sadie Hardy and Ella Begay and numerous cousins and extended family.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Edgar Chato, parents, Manygoats Begay and Barbara Manuelito Binaali and maternal grandparents, Bob and Jos-bah Manuelito.
Mary was born and raised on the Navajo reservation in Tohatchi, NM. Mary lived in Albuquerque from 1948 until her death. Mary attended Fort Wingate Boarding School, St. Catherine Indian School in Santa Fe, NM and Sacred Heart Cathedral High School in Gallup, NM. In her younger years, she wove Navajo rugs, herded sheep and farmed. Mary was also a jockey at local horse races near her Tohatchi home. Mary was a stay at home mother who raised her six children in a Catholic household.
Mary was a founding member of the Holy Ghost Parish in Albuquerque where all of her children attended grade school. After her children were older, Mary returned to work at Bell's Trading and Jewelry in Albuquerque and worked for twenty years at the Albuquerque Indian Health Hospital as a medical records technician until her retirement. In 2003, Mary moved to Las Colinas Village and lived there for seven years until her death.
Mary was proud of her Navajo heritage. Mary was a founding member of the Navajo Club of Albuquerque through which she coordinated the Navajo Nation's Clothing Program for Navajos residing in Albuquerque. Every year she looked forward to the New Mexico State Fair and dedicated many years volunteering with her husband at the Navajo Club's food booth in the Indian Village. Mary never lost her love for farming and through most of her adult life, she gardened. Her favorite crops were Indian maize, what she called Anasazi beans, green chile, squash, cucumbers, tomatoes, Navajo tea and peaches. Mary won several first place ribbons and Best of Show at the New Mexico State Fair for her peaches and squash. Mary loved telling stories, reminiscing about her years growing up and sewing.
Celebration of Mary's life will begin on Friday, September 13, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. with visitation and rosary at French - Lomas. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, 833 Arizona St. SE. Interment will take place on Monday, September 16, 2013 at 9:45 a.m. at the Santa Fé National Cemetery, Santa Fé, NM. Pallbearers will be Joshua Chato, Luís Chato, Jeremy Chato, Edward Chato-Seaton, William Fong and Corey Fong.
The family expresses gratitude to the staff of Gentiva Hospice, the staff of Lovelace Downtown Hospital, the staff of Manzano del Sol Rehabilitation, and the staff of Lovelace Rehabilitation Hospital.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, 1663 Bristol Pike, Bensalem, PA 19020 (215-244-9900) or a charity of your choice.
Mary was born into Ta'baaha (Waters Edge) for Todach'ii'ni (Bitter Water) in Tohatchi, NM.
Mary is survived by her children, Sister Theresa Chato, SBS of Bensalem, PA, Genevieve K. Chato and her husband, Edward Seaton of Kayenta, AZ, Joseph E. Chato and his wife, Connie Bell of Santa Fé, NM, Bernadette Charlie and her husband, Robert Charlie of Fairbanks, AK, B. Renee Chato and her partner, Rick Tapia of Santa Fé, NM and Michaela Fong and husband, Steve Fong of Tesuque, NM. Mary is survived by grandchildren, Maunelita Beck of Grand Prairie, TX, Joshua Chato of Chicago, IL, Luis Chato of New York, NY, Jeremy Chato of Albuquerque, NM, Edward Chato-Seaton of Tucson, AZ, William Fong of Socorro, NM and Corey Fong of Tesuque, NM. Mary is also survived by sister, Fannie Curtis, nephew, Allen Begay, cousin-sister, Ella Roanhorse, cousin-brother, Peter Sage, sisters-in-law, Jeannette Thomas, Sallie Johnny, Sadie Hardy and Ella Begay and numerous cousins and extended family.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Edgar Chato, parents, Manygoats Begay and Barbara Manuelito Binaali and maternal grandparents, Bob and Jos-bah Manuelito.
Mary was born and raised on the Navajo reservation in Tohatchi, NM. Mary lived in Albuquerque from 1948 until her death. Mary attended Fort Wingate Boarding School, St. Catherine Indian School in Santa Fe, NM and Sacred Heart Cathedral High School in Gallup, NM. In her younger years, she wove Navajo rugs, herded sheep and farmed. Mary was also a jockey at local horse races near her Tohatchi home. Mary was a stay at home mother who raised her six children in a Catholic household.
Mary was a founding member of the Holy Ghost Parish in Albuquerque where all of her children attended grade school. After her children were older, Mary returned to work at Bell's Trading and Jewelry in Albuquerque and worked for twenty years at the Albuquerque Indian Health Hospital as a medical records technician until her retirement. In 2003, Mary moved to Las Colinas Village and lived there for seven years until her death.
Mary was proud of her Navajo heritage. Mary was a founding member of the Navajo Club of Albuquerque through which she coordinated the Navajo Nation's Clothing Program for Navajos residing in Albuquerque. Every year she looked forward to the New Mexico State Fair and dedicated many years volunteering with her husband at the Navajo Club's food booth in the Indian Village. Mary never lost her love for farming and through most of her adult life, she gardened. Her favorite crops were Indian maize, what she called Anasazi beans, green chile, squash, cucumbers, tomatoes, Navajo tea and peaches. Mary won several first place ribbons and Best of Show at the New Mexico State Fair for her peaches and squash. Mary loved telling stories, reminiscing about her years growing up and sewing.
Celebration of Mary's life will begin on Friday, September 13, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. with visitation and rosary at French - Lomas. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, 833 Arizona St. SE. Interment will take place on Monday, September 16, 2013 at 9:45 a.m. at the Santa Fé National Cemetery, Santa Fé, NM. Pallbearers will be Joshua Chato, Luís Chato, Jeremy Chato, Edward Chato-Seaton, William Fong and Corey Fong.
The family expresses gratitude to the staff of Gentiva Hospice, the staff of Lovelace Downtown Hospital, the staff of Manzano del Sol Rehabilitation, and the staff of Lovelace Rehabilitation Hospital.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, 1663 Bristol Pike, Bensalem, PA 19020 (215-244-9900) or a charity of your choice.
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